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Streaming and TV move a mile a minute. Let the experts at CableTV.com help you tune in to what to expect when services change and your favorite shows and movies move (or disappear altogether).
Drawing on data from vetted external studies and a survey we conducted with nearly 27,000 real TV customers, we've determined how much Americans are wasting on their cable plans each year.
Get insights from our customer satisfaction surveys for TV and internet. See which providers ranked highest in terms of customer satisfaction.
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
The MLB viewing landscape changed big time with news that the league made a deal with ESPN, Netflix, and NBC. We broke down the MLB.TV aspect of the deal.
Netflix has bid $72B to buy Warner Bros. We analyze what this mega-merger means for your wallet, HBO Max, and the future of streaming content.
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
Fubo has dropped at least 40 NBCUniversal channels due to a carriage dispute. We talked to both companies to understand the issues at play and what comes next.
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
The new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) has arrived. Confused? We take a quick look at the channel's return, what coverage it includes, and how to get it on TV.
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The results are in! Our exclusive 2026 survey reveals the best on-demand streaming TV providers ranked by real customer satisfaction data. See the current industry leaders now.
We surveyed 8,000+ customers to find the best live TV streaming services of 2026. See what topped the list and why the results differ a lot from previous years.
We asked nearly 5,000 TV customers to rate their TV providers across categories such as cost, reliability, channel count, and more. See how top providers like Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon, and more rank in customer satisfaction.
Find out what customers like you think of top internet service providers across the U.S. See how real customers feel about speed, billing, and more.
Gen-Z and millennial shoppers are nearly two times more likely to bundle cell phone and internet service compared to older shoppers. We talked to shoppers to understand why they’re bundling up.
With all of the streaming services out there, why are people still paying for cable TV? Live sports and comfort are the big reasons.
Is home internet getting more expensive? CableTV.com investigated and this is what we found out.
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Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
As the YouTube TV vs. Disney dispute continues into another week, we’ve put together this guide of alternatives to help you still watch ESPN and ABC.
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
Stop overpaying! CableTV.com’s deals expert finds the week's deepest internet, TV, & mobile deals and discounts. Get exclusive, updated savings you won't find anywhere else.
Most people have signed up for a streaming service’s free trial, and a lot of people intend to cancel once the promo period is over. But not everyone remembers to do so.
If you’re a Spectrum TV customer, you may be over-paying for your streaming services. So dig up your password book and get cancellin’.
Kimmel is now back on the air, but only in certain cities. This comes just a couple of months after CBS cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and After Midnight before that. Is this the beginning of the end for late-night TV? We asked 500 Americans what they thought, and their answers surprised us.
NBA League Pass is moving to Amazon Prime Video. Our writer reached out to several services to find out if they’d be impacted by the change. Here’s what he found.
Celebrate the Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary with CableTV.com! Discover new fan stats, test your knowledge, and follow us on Insta to win $250 in prizes.
Today I get the rare treat of telling you something these corporations did right. That’s right—Netflix and YouTube have both signed deals with Sesame Workshop that’ll actually improve things for kids and families. It’s a bit of a long story, so let’s jump right into the details.
As part of our annual Bloodstream campaign, CableTV.com and premium horror streaming service Screambox are hiring a “thrilltern.” One lucky person will receive a one-time paycheck totalling a diabolical $666.00, a $50.00 Uber Eats code, and a free year of Screambox.
OMG! Have you seen Weapons yet? I’ve seen it twice now. If you haven’t been able to catch Zach Cregger’s chilling, gripping Barbarian follow-up in theaters, you’re in luck. Weapons—the third-highest-rated horror movie of 2025 according to Rotten Tomatoes—is finally on VOD, and we’ll tell you where to rent or buy it.
YouTube’s AI allegedly works by tracking a “variety of signals” like “the types of videos a user is searching for, the categories of videos they have watched, or the longevity of the account.” You need to be 13 to make a Google account, so hypothetically speaking, accounts older than five years should be good to go. Unfortunately, there’s a big gray area there. “Hypothetically speaking” isn’t the same thing as 100% confidence.
Streaming is the biggest thing in TV right now, and the landscape of the industry is constantly changing. The vast majority of people are subscribed to at least one streaming service. So what would drive someone to cancel their subscription?
Which new college football coaches will survive, thrive, or falter this season? We talked to the fans to find out more.
ESPN and FOX are bundling their streaming services, and here’s what this deal means for your fall sports watching.
Starting in 2026, Paramount+ will distribute the UFC’s entire fight lineup in the U.S. The move comes as part of a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal that replaces the traditional PPV model.
In the lead-up to the college football season, Sling TV has announced the introduction of three passes to its current lineup of streaming plans. These temporary streaming options are aimed at sports fans who want the flexibility to pick and choose when they watch, with no contracts or subscriptions required.
Our nationwide survey revealed which TV shows are the most overrated of all time. See if you agree with our list or think other TV shows are more overrated.
From the most famous TV families to the groundbreaking series still permeating pop culture, our data-driven analysis provides a quick-glance list of the most iconic TV shows of all time. See if you agree with our list or if your favorite TV show got the shaft.
NFL Sunday Ticket is always offering up discounts on its $480 yearly price tag. In this guide I’ll examine all the current deals to see which ones offer football fans the best bang for their buck.
ESPN now owns NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and other NFL Media properties. Here’s a breakdown of what that TV deal means for NFL fans and ESPN viewers at large.
Just in time for the kickoff of the fall sports season, DISH is offering its popular Multi-Sport Pack add-on at no extra cost for eligible new customers. The limited-time offer runs from now through November 5, 2025.
This fall, ESPN and FOX are launching new standalone streaming services, giving you direct access to all their channels in one place. I examine whether the cost and content make them a better fit for consumers.
The NFL unveiled its full 2025 regular-season schedule on Wednesday night. While fans were busy circling marquee matchups, one trend stood out: This season will feature more streaming-exclusive NFL games than ever before.
Xfinity’s latest deal is a game-changer for the cable ISP and could potentially shake up the cable internet industry for the better.
Gen-Z and millennial shoppers are nearly two times more likely to bundle cell phone and internet service compared to older shoppers. We talked to shoppers to understand why they’re bundling up.
Liverpool and Newcastle United will clash in the 2025 EFL Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium this Sunday, March 16. U.S. viewers can stream the match live on Paramount+ at 12:30 p.m. ET.
The Oscars are modernizing in 2025 by streaming the ceremony simultaneously for all Hulu subscribers. This is a huge step for making the ceremony accessible for more people, especially cord cutters—live TV streaming services can be costly, but Hulu offers a 30-day free trial and has a lower monthly cost.
Anyone looking for a last-minute Super Bowl stream is in luck this year. Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, will carry the 2025 Super Bowl for free on its app and website.
A new survey from CableTV.com found that 56% say watching TV with their partner has improved their romantic connection.
The Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings face off tonight in the final 2025 Wild Card game at 8:00 p.m. ET. Catch the action on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ESPN Deportes, and enjoy it for free using a live TV streaming service trial. Let me guide you through the streaming options, free trials, and cancellation timelines.
The Walt Disney Company kicked off 2025 with a game-changing announcement: Hulu + Live TV is merging with Fubo. Disney will hold a majority stake in the combined company.
Texas and Ohio State square off in the Cotton Bowl tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes, and you can watch it for free with a live TV streaming free trial. I’ll walk you through which streaming services and plans will get you the broadcast you want and how long you’ll have before you need to cancel your free trial.
AT&T’s new Internet Backup service won’t leave AT&T Fiber customers in the dark if they get hit with an outage. Here’s why it’s important for ISPs.
Get insights from our customer satisfaction surveys for TV and internet. See which providers ranked highest in terms of customer satisfaction.
The Animation Guild (TAG)’s contract expires on November 1, 2024, so guild leaders are hard at work negotiating reforms to make up for the last few years of job scarcity.
The DIRECTV-DISH merger is only in early-stage talks, but what would the merger mean? DIRECTV and DISH have been each other’s only serious satellite TV service rivals for years. A merger of the two providers would create a massive monopoly.
Changes to World Wrestling Entertainment’s TV schedule are flying faster than a Superman Punch from Roman Reigns, as three of pro wrestling’s biggest shows are moving to new (and old) networks. CableTV.com has all the death-match details on your favorite WWE wrestlers’ new TV arenas.
Find out why Disney channels were removed from DIRECTV services, how this ongoing dispute impacts customers, and how to get a refund.
Here's why Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA fans will be running into problems if they want to watch their favorite sports on the Big Ten Network this fall.
Diehard fan or casual viewer? Dive into our state-by-state breakdown of America's favorite NFL teams. Plus, tips to catch every game!
Discover what Venu Sports is, why Fubo filed an antitrust lawsuit against them, and what the future holds for this sports streaming platform in the TV market.
Discover additional channels for watching the 2024 Summer Olympics. Explore various streaming options and broadcasters to catch all the action.
With these two chimichanga-sized personalities coming together and clashing for the new flick, we combined survey and search trend data to find out which hero Americans love the most. We’ll address superhero fatigue, who you’d rather hang with, and how a fictional superhero election would map out.
