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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.

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

by | 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.

Bandwidth vs. Latency: What is the Difference?

by and | 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.

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Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by | 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...

TP-Link Archer BE230 Review

by | Jul 7, 2025 | Router Reviews

The Archer BE230 is chock-full of goodness, from the improved speeds to all the features.

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TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro Review

by | 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.

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TP-Link Deco X55 Pro Review

by | 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.

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TP-Link Archer AX3000 Pro Review

by | 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.

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Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by and | 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.

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Cable vs. Fiber: Which One Is Better?

by | Jul 3, 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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The Best Internet Providers for Streaming in 2025

by | 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.

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Xumo Stream Box Review

by | 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.

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The Best Internet for Gaming in 2025

by | Jul 3, 2025 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

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