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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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Is Your Home Internet Ready?

by Andrea GutierrezPrieto and Austin Aguirre | Jan 28, 2026 | How-To

Setting up internet service at a new place? Learn how to tell if your home is internet-ready.

How To Pay Your T-Mobile Internet Bill

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 26, 2026 | Brand Guides

Learn the seven different ways to pay your T-Mobile Internet bill.

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Optimum vs. T-Mobile: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 23, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Optimum has the edge with speed, but T-Mobile’s straightforward plan and policies receive higher customer ratings.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through T-Mobile

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 21, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, T-Mobile customers can still get cheap internet service with Lifeline.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Xfinity

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 20, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

With the ACP done, low-income homes can get cheap internet with Xfinity Internet Essentials.

CenturyLink vs. Cox

by Peter Holslin, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Austin Aguirre | Jan 14, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose CenturyLink for wide availability and affordable 1 Gig packages. Choose Cox for better budget pricing and more consistent speeds.

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Why Your Internet Slows Down at Night and How to Fix It

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Brand Guides

Nightly traffic on your ISP’s network may cause a data backup in your modem or router, which slows down your home Wi-Fi network. Another possible explanation is that your household may be attempting to use more data than your equipment can handle.

Is Bundling Cox Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by Chili Palmer and Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Brand Guides

Cox Mobile has all the perks of the big carriers for about half the price.

Cox vs. T-Mobile: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

T-Mobile’s convenient and affordable service is perfect for average internet use, but Cox has more variety and faster plans.

Spectrum vs. Cox: Which Internet Provider is Best for You?

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Spectrum plans offer good value and great perks, while Cox delivers top-notch customer experience.

Your Guide to Spectrum Internet Installation

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Whether you’re in the market for a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) and considering Spectrum or you’ve already shopped around and made your choice, the next step is clear: ordering your service and installing it. We’ll walk you through the process of both self-installation and professional installation of Spectrum service. We’ll also talk about equipment and whether you’re better off renting from Spectrum or buying your own.

Xfinity vs. Cox: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Best for value Customer rating: 3.9 / 5 Price: $40–$100/mo.* Speed: 300–2,000MbpsMbps Internet type: Cable, fiber...