Randy Harward
Randy Harward’s music and entertainment writing has appeared in HARP, Guitar World, Blurt, Salt Lake City Weekly, Salt Lake Magazine, and dozens of other publications since 1998. He watches tons of TV series and horror films as a Staff Writer for CableTV.com (and also for fun). His TV writing also pops up on SatelliteInternet.com and Move.org. Randy digs books, movies, burritos, disc golf, tarantulas, and cats.
DIRECTV vs. Xfinity
by Randy Harward | Dec 6, 2022 | Versus Reviews
DIRECTV packages are expensive but probably worth it for sports fans. Xfinity TV packages have fewer channels but a better user experience.
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Spectrum vs. DIRECTV STREAM
by Randy Harward | | Versus Reviews
Our TV experts’ research shows that Spectrum’s affordable, premium-jammed plans beat DIRECTV STREAM’s poor value.
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Spectrum vs. DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Dec 5, 2022 | Versus Reviews
Spectrum offers cable TV and internet services to select regions across the US without a contract. Its TV plan is affordable, flexible, simple, and bundles well with Spectrum’s high-speed internet service.
DIRECTV satellite TV service is available almost anywhere in the country, includes the Genie DVR at no extra cost, and is the best TV provider for sports. But DIRECTV is losing NFL SUNDAY TICKET this fall. It’s too bad, though, that DIRECTV has contracts, high prices—including a steep second-year price hike—and limited bundling options.
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Best 75-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
We think the Samsung QN90B (QN75QN90BAFXZA) is the best 75-inch TV overall, while the TCL 5-Series 75S555 Roku TV is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. And we’ve found two of the best 75-inch TV deals on Amazon—QN90B bundles where you can save 41% ($48) on a Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar or get a free SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller.
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Best TV Packages and Deals for December 2022
by Randy Harward | | Best Of, Reviews
These offerings are among the best TV has to offer, but they’re not exactly cheap. But if you invest in one of these prime offerings, be ready to change your TV experience forever.
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DISH vs. DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Nov 30, 2022 | Versus Reviews
DISH and DIRECTV square off in this match-up of satellite TV titans. Get the pros and cons of TV service from DISH vs DIRECTV in an unbiased comparison from CableTV.com. Spoiler alert: we give the edge to DISH.
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How to Get High-Speed Internet without Cable or a Phone Line
by Randy Harward | | TV FAQs
You don’t have to pay for cable TV or home phone to get great internet service—and we’ve got the internet plans and pricing to prove it.
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Xfinity vs. CenturyLink Internet 2023: Plans, Prices, and More
by Randy Harward | Nov 29, 2022 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Xfinity has fast, reliable cable internet packages and one super speedy (and super expensive) fiber plan—some of which are available without contracts (for a fee). And its xFi Advanced Gateway is a pretty sweet modem/router combo.
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Best 55-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Nov 23, 2022 | Best Of, Equipment Guides
Black Friday is the best time to buy a new 55-inch smart TV. Our TV experts think the Samsung QN90B (QN55QN90BAFXZA) is the best 55-inch TV overall, but the Hisense U8H is the best 55-inch TV under $1,000. And Amazon has the best 55-inch deal we’ve found: the QN90B bundled with either a SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller or Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar.
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Best Thanksgiving Horror Movies for 2022
by Randy Harward | | Best Of, Entertainment
Hey, whatcha grateful for this Thanksgiving season? CableTV.com’s horror experts feel particularly thankful for Thanksgiving-themed horror movies. We’ve compiled a list of five turkey-centric creepshows to juice up your holiday—plus 13 additional quick recs in case you’ve seen the main five—and info on where to stream or rent each one.
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