Carlos Parodi
About
Owner and managing editor at Provider Check, he has specialized in consumer advocacy in entertainment and ISPs for nearly two decades. With a background in biotechnology and analytics, he's helped visitors wade through the murkiness of hidden fees and plan restrictions and save a bunch along the way.
- Current Providers: TV (DIRECTV), ISP (Xfinity)
- Hobbies: Reading, baseball (go Cards!), coding, movies, playing catch with kid.
- Buying Tip: Terms and prices change all the time. Write down all your likely fees before you fork over a dime.
Recent Articles
DIRECTV Streaming vs Satellite
Last updated: 8/8/26At first glance, this is a pretty easy comparison. DIRECTV streaming has way more flexibility (no contract), you can use your own equipment and there's no dish to install. The subtlety lies in the missing channels and price lock.
DIRECTV Pricing 2026 - Plan Costs & Fees
Last updated: 7/31/26Over the past few years, DIRECTV's pricing and how they setup their plans have changed a handful of times. And, now that you can get it with satellite or streaming, it can be tough to keep up with everything. Let's clear things up and get started with the basics...
Paramount+ Review 2026 - Plans, Costs & Features
Last updated: 7/29/26Paramount+ is one of those streaming services that makes a lot more sense once you realize what it actually is. It's not trying to be Netflix. It is not trying to be YouTube TV. And it's definitely not trying to replace your entire cable lineup.
Fubo Review 2026 - Plans, Costs & Features
Last updated: 7/26/26Fubo started out as a niche option for soccer "(futbol)" fans. Over the years, it has evolved into a solid all-around option for most cord-cutters. It still puts a premium on sports so big-time fans likely already have it on their streaming radar.
DIRECTV Streaming Review
Last updated: 5/26/26DIRECTV has a long and eventful history in the TV industry. Once a leader in satellite TV, they pivoted to streaming about a decade ago (with DIRECTV Now). Since then, they navigated an odd buy out by AT&T, changing regulations and a massive shift away from satellite TV.
How to Score Fubo's Best Deals
Last updated: 2/4/26At any given time of the year, Fubo seems to have a promo active. It's usually a discount off the first month. At other times, a free add-on pack for a month or two. Either way, the value tends to be about the same ($20-$40) and it's always only available to new customers.
