Author
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.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 15, 2025 | 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.
by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Jul 10, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
The terms “bandwidth” and “latency” are always associated with speed. But what do they mean and how to they affect speed? We explain the difference.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 9, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Best for availability Customer rating: 3.7* Price: $25–$70/mo.†‡ for 12 mos. Speed: 50–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may...
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 7, 2025 | Router Reviews
The Archer BE230 is chock-full of goodness, from the improved speeds to all the features.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
We run the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro through our tests to see if it’s the best value for you.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
The Deco X55 Pro is a nice upgrade from the original, but is it right for you? We find out.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 7, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews
We dig into the TP-Link Archer AX3000 Pro to test its speeds and see if it’s right for you.
by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Jul 7, 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.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 3, 2025 | Tech Comparisons (Versus)
Both fiber and cable internet are common types of broadband internet, but which connection is right for you?
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 3, 2025 | 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.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 3, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews
The Xumo Stream Box is a new media streamer provided by Spectrum and Xfinity. We take a look.
by Kevin Parrish | Jul 3, 2025 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides
We dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.