Streaming Services
Streaming Devices
Roku
Amazon Fire Stick
TV and Cable Providers
Xfinity/Comcast – 800-934-6489
AT&T U-verse – 800-288-2020
Spectrum/Charter – 877-492-5639
Speed Tests
A few words about speed tests ….
It’s useful to test both a wired and wireless connection. When hard-wired via ethernet to your router, you’ll get a more accurate speed for what’s coming into your house. A wireless speed test will include the wi-fi coming off the router, so that may help pinpoint any issues.
Also, try to not have other programs running on the device that might interfere with a clean test. This is typically other browser windows.
- Google Speed Test – in the first search result, click the blue box that says “Run Speed Test”
- Spectrum Speed Test
Other Resources
CordCutters – news and reviews of services and devices
The Streamable – reviews of services and devices
Consumer Reports – unbiased guide to services and devices
Cord Cutting Tech Support Group – Facebook group dedicated to helping each other
SupposeTV – compare available channels for your area
FCC – find what Internet services are available to you
BroadbandNow – find plans and prices for Internet providers
AllConnect – compare Internet and TV prices
AntennaWeb – discover where TV towers are located
The TV Answer Man – questions and answers all about TV