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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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Is Bundling Astound Broadband Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by | Nov 1, 2024 | 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.

Optimum vs. Verizon: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Oct 28, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

While Optimum has slightly cheaper plans and better satisfaction from its customers, it ultimately falls short of delivering the same quality and coverage that Verizon Fios plans can. If you’re trying to shave a few bucks a month off your bills, you can pick up Optimum and at worst cancel easily if you don’t like what you get, but we think Verizon Fios is the provider you’ll want to be with for the long haul.

Spectrum versus Optimum
Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by | Oct 28, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Best for availability CTAM Plans Customer rating: 3.7* Price: $25–$70/mo.†‡ for 12 mos. Speed: 50–1,000Mbps (wireless...

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AT&T Internet Air Has Arrived Nationwide—Here’s How To Get It

by and | Oct 23, 2024 | Brand Guides, News, Technology

AT&T’s 5G home internet is now rolling out nationwide. We dig in to see if it’s right for you.

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The Best Internet for Gaming in 2024

by | Oct 23, 2024 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

You can play games online using any land-based internet service without much issue. But gamers demand the best because lag is simply unacceptable, so we dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.

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

by and | Oct 22, 2024 | Brand Guides

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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What To Do if You Don’t Have Phone Service

by | Oct 18, 2024 | Emergency, How-To

What do you do when your cellular service goes on the fritz? We go over a few ideas.

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Internet Speed vs. Bandwidth: What’s the Difference?

by and | Oct 18, 2024 | Technology

The terms “speed” and “bandwidth” are often used interchangeably, but they’re slightly different in meaning. Here’s the breakdown.

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Is Bundling Spectrum Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by | Oct 17, 2024 | Brand Guides

Get Spectrum Internet, Advanced WiFi, and an Unlimited Mobile line for $49.99/mo. for 12 mos.

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Is Bundling Optimum Mobile and Internet Worth It?

by | Oct 16, 2024 | Brand Guides

Get a $100 Visa Prepaid Card when you get Optimum 1 Gig Internet

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The Best Internet Providers for Streaming in 2024

by | Oct 15, 2024 | Internet Buying Guides

Stream TV, movies, and online games with the top internet plans for streaming. View the top providers and plans for online streaming.

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Xumo Stream Box Review

by | Oct 15, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

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