Category: Reviews
Optimum vs. Stream with DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Oct 7, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Cable apples and streaming oranges aside, Optimum is better than DIRECTV’s streaming service. It has the best channel counts, bundles, and value—especially when you consider its no-contract plans and $500 contract buyout.
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Spectrum vs. Stream with DIRECTV
by Randy Harward | Oct 7, 2025 | Versus Reviews
Our TV experts’ research shows that Spectrum’s affordable, premium-jammed plans beat Stream with DIRECTV’s poor value.
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Verizon Fios TV vs. Stream with DIRECTV
by Rachel Oaks | Oct 7, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
Neither Verizon Fios TV nor DIRECTV STREAM is the perfect TV service. But if you have to choose one, we say go with Verizon Fios TV. It will probably cost you just the same as DIRECTV STREAM, but it looks better and has more flexibility in choosing the channels you want.
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Stream with DIRECTV vs. DIRECTV: Live Streaming or Satellite TV Service – Which Is Better For You?
by Randy Harward | Oct 6, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
DIRECTV STREAM and DIRECTV have some excellent features, but they’re both way too expensive to be worth it for most folks. Forced to choose one over the other, we’d pick DIRECTV STREAM since it’s the most flexible (no contract means an easier escape) and avoids DIRECTV’s ridiculous second-year price hike.
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Best TV Service Providers for 2025: Plans, Prices, and More
by Logan Jones | Oct 6, 2025 | Best Of, Featured, Reviews
On the hunt for a new TV Provider? Our Best of the Best guide details the top TV providers out there so you can pick the best one for you.
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DIRECTV vs. Xfinity
by Randy Harward | Oct 6, 2025 | 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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What’s the Best Alternative to Optimum?
by Eric Chiu and Olivia Bono | Sep 22, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
If you’re finally ready to jump ship from Optimum, here’s what you need to know about alternatives to Optimum TV and internet service.
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Fastest Internet Providers in 2025
by Rachel Oaks | Sep 22, 2025 | Reviews
If you’re looking for high-speed internet, look no further. We’ve got the deets on all the fastest internet providers with upload speeds and download speeds like you wouldn’t believe.
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Streaming Bundle Deals: Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and More
by Randy Harward | Sep 19, 2025 | Reviews
In this article, I share my thoughts on the best streaming bundle deals, some of which even include internet service for that nostalgia hit. I also provide tips for creating your own streaming bundles.
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Cox vs. Xfinity TV
by Amy Young | Sep 12, 2025 | Versus Reviews
As premium TV providers, Cox and Xfinity TV both offer customers solid channels at similarly medium-to-high prices, but Cox takes home the title in this TV battle.
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