Category: TV FAQs
What Channel Is TCM On?
by Bill Frost | Dec 17, 2024 | TV FAQs
Turner Classic Movies, commonly known as TCM, launched in 1994 as a cable home for classic films dating back to the ‘20s—the 1920s, to be clear. These days, TCM is part of Warner Bros. Discovery, but it remains commercial-free and uncensored (for now).
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What Is a Broadcast TV Fee?
by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Dec 16, 2024 | TV FAQs
According to TV providers, a broadcast TV fee, or broadcast surcharge, is what you pay for access to your local broadcast affiliates like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. We know what you’re thinkin’: Isn’t that why I pay for my TV plan every month? Well, you’d think so.
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Free and Low-Cost Cable TV Options
by Randy Harward and Logan Jones | Dec 6, 2024 | TV FAQs
Looking to save some money? Here are solutions to cut back on your cable or satellite television subscription without giving up TV entertainment all together.
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How to Lower My Cable Bill
by Dave Schafer and Logan Jones | Nov 18, 2024 | Featured, TV FAQs
CableTV.com recommends 9 ways lower your TV bill without sacrificing your favorite shows. Read on to find out how to lower your cable bill.
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What Is Over-the-Air (OTA) TV?
by Rachel Oaks | Oct 21, 2024 | TV FAQs
Over-the-Air (OTA) TV is high-definition television broadcast from local television stations in your area. The only things you need to enjoy it are a TV and an antenna. You can even use an OTA DVR to record live TV.
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Can I Get a Student Discount on Cable?
by Rachel Oaks | Oct 14, 2024 | TV FAQs
Check out tips for how to save money on your cable bill, plus a variety of cable packages good for a student’s budget—so you can afford to chow down on pizza instead of ramen while you’re watching the game on ESPN.
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4 Ways to Never Pay for TV Again
by Randy Harward | Sep 18, 2024 | TV FAQs
Read our guide to learn how to never pay for TV again by using free trials, FAST streaming services, OTA antennas, and more.
Read moreGet Wi-Fi for Your Home
by Rachel Oaks | Aug 1, 2024 | TV FAQs
Need Wi-Fi for your home? Our handy guide will help you learn more about home Wi-Fi service and choose which internet provider is right for you and your home.
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What Is SAP on TV?
by Taylor Kujawa | Jun 25, 2024 | TV FAQs
TVs and receivers include an SAP feature for secondary audio, but what’s the purpose of the accessibility setting? We’ve got the answers.
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Cable vs. Streaming TV: Which is Better?
by Bill Frost and Logan Jones | Mar 5, 2024 | Best Of, TV FAQs
Should you spend your hard-earned bucks on good ole reliable cable TV, or new-ish internet-based streaming TV? Both deliver live and on-demand television to your eyeballs, but there are subtle, and some sharp, differences between the two. (Psssst: most of our cable notes also relate to satellite TV.)
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