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Austin Aguirre

Austin worked as a broadband technician installing and troubleshooting countless home internet networks for some of the largest ISPs in the U.S. He became a freelance writer in 2020 specializing in software guides. After graduating with a BS in technical communication from Arizona State University, he joined the team at HighSpeedInternet.com where he focuses on home network improvement and troubleshooting.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Verizon

by | Aug 6, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, Verizon customers can still get cheap internet service with Verizon Forward.

8 Terrifying Security Flaws
Stop Hackers and Protect Your Home Network and Data

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Learn how to protect the most vulnerable elements of your online activity, accounts, and home network.

Why Is My Hotspot So Slow? How to Improve Your Hotspot Speeds.

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Technology

We often use hotspots as bandwidth backups for outages, traveling, and other unforeseen networking pickles. That...

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How To Use the Internet While the Power Is Out

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Emergency, How-To

Learn the different ways you can get online during a power outage.

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DOCSIS 3.0 vs. DOCSIS 3.1: Which modem is right for you?

by | Jul 31, 2024 | Technology

Do you need a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem?

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T-Mobile’s ‘Flashdance’ Super Bowl Commercial Sings of Wins Over Cable

by | Jun 14, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

We take a look at the cable vs. 5G Home Internet comparison in T-Mobile’s new Super Bowl ad.

Why is my internet slow
8 Reasons Why Your Internet is Slow (and How to Fix It)

by , , and | Jun 5, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Finally – your ultimate guide to fixing slow internet. Quick fixes, step-by-step help, common problems, factors that might effect speeds, and more.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Midco

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

With the ACP done, Midco customers can still get cheap internet service with Lifeline.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Ziply Fiber

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

With the ACP done, Ziply Fiber customers can still get cheap internet service with Lifeline.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Cox

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

With the ACP done, qualifying households on a fixed income can get cheap internet through Cox.

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How to Connect Your Computer to Your Router with a Wired Connection

by , , and | Apr 23, 2024 | FAQ

If you’re setting up your own router or trying to fix an issue with your network, there’s a lot to learn about what cables you’ll need and how to use them.

Annual Internet Service Provider Review in 2024 Report
Annual Internet Service Provider Review 2024

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Annual Review 2024, Data and Research, Featured

Our Annual Review combines millions of data points to rank ISPs in five crucial categories.