About Us

Our Mission

When we founded CordCutting.com in 2013, ditching cable for streaming television was still a relatively new idea. But as early adopters, we saw the future in customized, more affordable home entertainment. It then became our mission to help newcomers cut the cord by showing them just how simple (and money-saving!) it could be. From our very first article on “How to Cut the Cord,” we soon began reviewing every streaming service and device by using them the same way that consumers do: from our own living rooms.

Today, 80 percent of American households stream four or more services on their TVs. As cord cutting exploded into new areas, so did our website. In addition to streaming, we now cover internet service and VPNs in more than 100 product and service reviews. We also publish independent research referenced by outlets like TechCrunch, PC Mag, and Gizmodo.

But as the world of streaming keeps changing, our commitment remains the same as it was on day one: to personally test every product from our TVs, laptops, and mobile phones, with a thorough analysis that now comes from almost 10 years in the industry. And while we'll keep adapting, we’ll never stop providing real-talk recommendations, from the couch with a remote.

Stephen Lovely, Editor-in-Chief — Cutter of CordsLearn More about Stephen

A co-founder of CordCutting.com, Stephen has been reviewing and reporting on streaming companies for well over a decade. He’s written more than 500 articles on streaming tech, including work published in USA TODAY and The Motley Fool. In addition to his written work for CordCutting.com, he is the lead reviewer on the CordCutting.com YouTube channel. Stephen has also led local Q&As about streaming news and trends.

Deanna Nguyen, Streaming EditorLearn More about Deanna

Deanna Nguyen is the streaming editor for CordCutting.com and has a pulse on the streaming market, from subscription price changes to the latest movies and shows to hit popular platforms. With more than five years of editorial experience, she has written, edited, and managed content for digital and print publications across different industries, including telecom, e-commerce, and entertainment.

Andrew Cole, Internet EditorLearn More about Andrew

Andrew Cole is the internet editor for CordCutting.com that keeps up with the latest in internet deals, trends, and more related to cord-cutters’ necessities. Whether it’s tracking down the best streaming service perks for your local ISP or giving you the know-how to avoid sneaky hidden fees, Andrew dedicates himself to saving cord-cutters money and time. With over 12 years of experience as a writer and editor, Andrew has thousands of published pieces on internet, streaming, and everything in between.

Rebecca Carlyle, WriterLearn More about Rebecca

Rebecca Carlyle is a writer for CordCutting.com and covers streaming services, watch guides, and internet service providers. She has several years of editorial experience and hundreds of hours dedicated to research when it comes to helping cord-cutters live in a cable-free TV society.

Nicholas Holterman, WriterLearn More about Nicholas

As a writer for CordCutting.com, Nicholas Holterman has committed more than 100 hours of research on video games, film, TV, and internet services. He has over eight years of writing experience and is an expert on gaming streaming services and how-to-watch guides.

Jordan Nishkian, WriterLearn More about Jordan

With more than five years of experience as a professional writer and editor, Jordan Nishkian excels in writing reviews, comparison guides, and recommendations on streaming services, TV, and film for CordCutting.com. She combines her passion for technology with her love of streaming to create in-depth and useful articles for cord-cutters.

Sarah Gottlieb, WriterLearn More about Sarah

Sarah Gottlieb is a writer for CordCutting.com who specializes in how-to-watch guides and streaming service subscriptions. She has more than six years of experience as a professional writer and editor and has helped cord-cutters save time and money with her research and expertise on streaming services.

Alejandro Medellin, WriterLearn More about Alejandro

Alejandro Medellin is a freelance writer for CordCutting.com where he covers everything from the latest series to the season’s top live events. As a freelancer since 2018, he’s written about video games, anime, consumer tech, content creation, and filmmaking for a variety of online publications such as Shutterstock, Crunchyroll, Input, and The Inventory.

Melanie Merritt, WriterLearn More about Melanie

Melanie Merritt, also known as Media Melanie, is a self-professed “media maven” with a B.A. in communications from Bridgewater State University and a media marketing specialist certification from San Diego State’s extended studies program.

Shari Weiss, EditorLearn More about Shari

Shari is an editor on CordCutting.com. One of her biggest passions in life is writing about the teen drama television genre. No, really — she has a Substack newsletter all about it and has interviewed key players from “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “The O.C.,” “One Tree Hill,” “Gossip Girl,” and even the awful CW version of “90210.”

Vallie Lynn Watson, WriterLearn More about Vallie

She has over 20 years of writing, editing, and publishing experience, and over 40 years of avid TV-watching experience. She also published her debut novel, “A River So Long,” (Luminis Books) in 2012.

Octavio De La Cruz, WriterLearn More about Octavio

CordCutting.com writer Octavio De La Cruz is committed to delivering high-quality streaming content with a fresh lens. Clocking hundreds of hours of film and TV, Octavio is on a mission to produce content that showcases the best of streaming services to cord-cutters all over the internet.

Gabriel Aikins, WriterLearn More about Gabriel

Gabriel Aikins is a Chicago-based writer for CordCutting.com. With a long history of writing about many forms of entertainment, Gabriel focuses on thoughtful analysis and playful engagement with the many great shows and movies streaming has to offer.

Saad Masood, WriterLearn More about Saad

Saad Masood is a writer for CordCutting.com and covers films and TV through reviews, watch guides, and recommendations on streaming services. He combines his love for movies and shows to create a thoughtful analysis of what streaming has to offer.

Sam Blake , WriterLearn More about Sam

Sam Blake has been a professional writer and communications advisor for nearly a decade. As a journalist, he has written about music streaming and video streaming for The Economist, and covered entertainment technology for dot.LA.

Cutting-Edge Research. Helpful Resources. Honest Recommendations.

Be the First to Know About the Latest Tech

Our cord-cutting experts love serving up accurate research and honest advice. But timeliness also matters. After all, people want the latest information on news, tech, and trends — not info from months (or years!) ago. That’s why we strive to be first-to-market with our cord-cutting resources. This allows readers like you to remain two steps ahead of the crowd.

So if you’re an “early-adopter” of new technology, you’ll be glad to know that our expert guides and other resources are always hot-off-the-press. And they are always on-point and backed up by rigorous research. Staying true to this vision is why our company continues to grow in popularity and impact.

Practical Cord-Cutting Resources

At CordCutting.com, we cut the fluff and cut to the chase. Our resources are always practical and actionable. Whether you’re looking for the best streaming services, product comparisons, or the latest cord-cutting news, our experts put it all on the table so that you can confidently continue your cord-cutting journey.

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Our Community Needs You

Our company is more than just a website. And our readers are more than just numbers. We believe that our community of cord cutters are the backbone of what we do. So we encourage constructive comments and feedback. Your insight matters, and we go to great lengths to foster open communication. Also, hearing success stories from our readers is always a bonus!

We want you to know that your voice is heard. In fact, we often hear about new technology from our readers first. As they say, it’s the boots-on-the-ground that find it first! So rest assured that we’ll continue listening and interacting with our community. We want to make it easy to learn about new tech so that you can explore your options, cut the cord, and save money in the process.

Reach Out!

Want to collaborate in some way? Maybe you’re a reader with a question, comment, or concern. Whatever it is, we’d love to hear from you. Simply send an email to stephenthomaslovely[at]gmail.com. Or drop a note in the mail to the address below. Until then, keep on cutting that cord!

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