Viasat vs. Hughesnet

by Rachel Oaks | Apr 11, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews | 0 

If you live in a rural area, satellite may be the only available internet type. Between Viasat and Hughesnet, we’d have to pick Viasat because of its faster internet speeds and better data allowance. But Hughesnet isn’t a bad option if you prioritize your pocketbook over your internet time.

Best Rural Internet Providers for 2024

by Bill Frost | Apr 11, 2024 | Best Of, Reviews | 6 

Your internet options for rural areas are limited because few internet providers build networks in small towns. However, Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Viasat all offer internet service in rural America.
Out of these three internet providers, we recommend Xfinity.

MLB EXTRA INNINGS Review 2024: Cost, Providers, and More

by Taylor Kujawa | Apr 9, 2024 | Entertainment, Reviews | 0 

Our sports experts put MLB EXTRA INNINGS to the test, and we think the add-on is a home run for diehard baseball fans who already have a cable or satellite TV subscription.

Best TV Service Providers for [current_date format="yy"]: Plans, Prices, and More

by Randy Harward | Apr 3, 2024 | Best Of, Featured, Reviews | 0 

DISH Network gets our Editor’s Choice award for its channel count, reliability, industry-leading equipment, parental controls, and transparent pricing. DIRECTV is best for sports, Verizon Fios has the best value, Spectrum is the cheapest traditional TV provider, YouTube TV is best for live TV streaming, and Max™ is best for on-demand streaming.

Best Satellite and Cable TV Deals for [current_date format="mm yy"]

by Randy Harward | Apr 3, 2024 | Best Of, Reviews | 2 

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.

Spectrum vs. DIRECTV

by Randy Harward | Apr 2, 2024 | Versus Reviews | 0 

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.

How To Watch UFC and Bellator MMA

by Chantel Buchi | Apr 2, 2024 | Best Of, Reviews | 0 

We have the info on where and how you can watch MMA events and how much you’ll need to budget each year.

What Channel Is NBC On?

by Bill Frost | Mar 28, 2024 | Entertainment, Featured, TV FAQs | 0 

NBC, the current broadcast home of The Voice, Quantum Leap, a trifecta of Chicago and Law & Order dramas, and the venerable Saturday Night Live is available through 200 local TV affiliates in the U.S.

Cable vs. Streaming TV: Which is Better?

by Bill Frost | Mar 28, 2024 | Best Of, TV FAQs | 0 

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.)

The FCC Shuts Down the Cable and Satellite TV “Junk Fees” Inflating Your Monthly Bill

by Bill Frost | Mar 19, 2024 | Industry News | 0 

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3–2 to finally address “junk fees” hidden in TV bills. Cable and satellite companies must now disclose every charge or fee customers will pay. Going forward, consumers shopping around for these TV services will see the all-in price, not the more attractive, lower monthly cost minus extra hidden fees.