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Peter Holslin

Peter Holslin has more than a decade of experience working as a writer and freelance journalist. He graduated with a BA in liberal arts and journalism from New York City’s The New School University in 2008 and went on to contribute to publications like Rolling Stone, VICE, BuzzFeed, and countless others. At HighSpeedInternet.com, he focuses on covering 5G, nerding out about frequency bands and virtual RAN, and producing reviews on emerging services like 5G home internet. He also writes about internet providers and packages, hotspots, VPNs, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Internet Speed: Everything You Need to Know

by | Jan 22, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Everything you need to know about internet speed. Cable vs DSL vs Satellite vs Fiber. Latency. How much internet speed do you need? Wi-Fi and home networking. Routers and modems. Is your internet speed fast enough?

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Business vs. Residential Internet: Which Should You Choose?

by | Jan 22, 2025 | Technology

We took a deep dive to see what you can get from both home and business internet plans. Take a look at our guide below to see which service is best for you.

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What Internet Speed Do You Need for Social Media?

by | Jan 22, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides

You don’t need fast speeds for social media—but it certainly helps.

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How to Choose an Internet Service Provider

by | Dec 17, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Buying Guides

1. Find internet providers in your area.
2. Compare plans, pricing, speeds, and more.
3. Discover how much internet speed you need.
4. Test your current internet speed.
5. Know if you’re switching providers and cost of early termination.
6. Choose your internet provider.

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Is 100Mbps Fast?

by | Dec 16, 2024 | Brand Guides

100 Mbps often advertised among internet providers, but how fast is it? Learn what you can do with 100 mbps, if it’s fast enough for gaming, and more.

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Get a Mobile Phone Plan Included With Your Internet—Here’s How

by | Dec 11, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To

You can get a free cell phone line from Xfinity or Spectrum if you bundle internet with mobile. It’s one of the best bundle deals out there—and we’ve got the details on how you can get it.

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Get Free Mobile for Two Years With Xfinity Internet

by | Dec 11, 2024 | Brand Guides

You can get a free mobile phone plan for two years when you sign up for...

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Is Your Internet Fast Enough for Zoom?

by | Dec 6, 2024 | Brand Guides, Working Remotely Guides

Find minimum speeds for using Zoom, and then read our expert recommendations and troubleshoot.

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

by and | Dec 6, 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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Internet Savings Calculator: 6 Ways To Pay Less

by | Dec 4, 2024 | How-To

We crunched the numbers to find ways you can shave money off your bill. Read on for our recommendations on getting a cheaper internet plan.

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CenturyLink vs. Mediacom

by | Nov 25, 2024 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

We like CenturyLink the best because it has straightforward plans, Price for Life offers on DSL, and no annual contracts. CenturyLink also delivers the most affordable gigabit internet on the market—over a fiber network, no less.

Verizon vs. Cox

by | Nov 13, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Verizon Fios Home Internet offers its Fios Gigabit Connection plan with near symmetrical upload speeds that’s great for those who want a top-of-the-line connection, while Cox offers the better budget packages that just get the job done.