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Kevin Parrish

Kevin Parrish has more than a decade of experience working as a writer, editor, and product tester. He began writing about computer hardware and soon branched out to other devices and services such as networking equipment, phones and tablets, game consoles, and other internet-connected devices. His work has appeared in Tom’s Hardware, Tom's Guide, Maximum PC, Digital Trends, Android Authority, How-To Geek, Lifewire, and others. At HighSpeedInternet.com, he focuses on network equipment testing and review.

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How to Set Up Your Internet

by and | Oct 20, 2025 | How-To

Learn how to set up an internet service with our expert guide. Find out if you can install your new service on your own or if you need a technician. We’ll also cover how to identify an active internet line in your home, how to install your equipment, and how to set up a Wi-Fi network.

AT&T Fiber versus Xtream
AT&T vs. Xtream

by | Oct 20, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How does Mediacom Internet compare to AT&T? Compare pricing, plans, bundles, and internet speeds from these top internet provders.

AT&T Fiber versus Spectrum
AT&T vs. Spectrum: Which Is Best?

by and | Oct 20, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

AT&T is perfect for speed demons who don’t want to pay too much. Spectrum offers a faster average speed over its coverage area, thanks to extensive cable infrastructure.

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Cable vs. Fiber: Which One Is Better?

by | Oct 10, 2025 | Tech Comparisons (Versus)

Both fiber and cable internet are common types of broadband internet, but which connection is right for you?

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Xumo Stream Box Review

by | Oct 10, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The Xumo Stream Box is a new media streamer provided by Spectrum and Xfinity. We take a look.

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Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Students

by and | Oct 9, 2025 | Brand Guides

In addition to a wide range of public programs that help students stay connected, many ISPs offer their own programs designed to help students. Check out programs from Xfinity, Spectrum, Mediacom, and Frontier.

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How Much Internet Speed You Need To Work From Home

by , , and | Oct 9, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Internet demands can be high when sending emails, video-conferencing, and just doing your job. So how much internet speed do you need when working from home?

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Is Bundling Astound Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by | Oct 9, 2025 | Brand Guides

Get up to two free months and a $100 gift card when you sign up for internet and mobile and use the DCFREE coupon code.

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Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by and | Oct 9, 2025 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

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Wi-Fi 7 Is the Best Yet, and Here’s Why

by | Oct 9, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest standard for wireless connectivity. We dig in to see how it compares.

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The Best Internet for Gaming in 2025

by | Oct 9, 2025 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

We dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.

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The Best Web Browsers of 2025

by | Oct 8, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You need a web browser to surf the World Wide Web, but which one is the best? We ran the most popular web browsers through a series of tests to see which one is the fastest on Windows and MacOS.