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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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Hands-on Testing: Spectrum Internet vs. Tropical Storm Debby

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

We ran a speed test every 30 minutes during Tropical Storm Debby to benchmark its reliability.

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How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Android, iPhone, and More

by | Jul 17, 2024 | Equipment Guides

Forgetting a Wi-Fi network on the devices you use is easier than you might expect. In...

Best Modems for Gigabit Internet 2025

by and | Jul 15, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

Top 3 Gigabit Modems:
#1: NETGEAR CM1000 – Best Overall
#2: ARRIS DOCSIS 3.1 SB8200 SURFboard – Most Ports
#3: Motorola MB8600 – Best Deal

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Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Is It Really Better to Go Wireless?

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Gaming

Wi-Fi is great to have. It's convenient, clutter-free, and available nearly everywhere you go. But it’s...

Best Wi-Fi Extenders 2025

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

Say goodbye to dead zones, as these top Wi-Fi extenders extend your wireless network into areas where your router simply can’t reach.

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5G Home Internet for Metro by T-Mobile Is Perfect for No-Contract Broadband

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Brand Guides

T-Mobile’s Metro brand offers prepaid 5G home internet. We explain what you need to get it.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Astound Broadband

by | Jun 7, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Astound’s Internet First program is ideal for low-income households. Find out if you qualify.

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What Is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

by , , and | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ

The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Frontier

by | May 23, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Missing the ACP’s monthly discount? Frontier has a cheap fiber internet plan just for you.

How To Get Wireless Internet in Every Room

by | Apr 30, 2024 | How-To, Technology

Are you having Wi-Fi issues at the other end of your home? We provide a handful of solutions.

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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?

by and | Apr 18, 2024 | Brand Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

You don’t need a lot of speed to play games online or stream games to your devices. We examine what games and their associated networks require from an internet connection and explain how some external factors can disrupt your gameplay.

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The Best Web Browsers of 2025

by | Apr 17, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You need a web browser to surf the World Wide Web, but which one is the best? We ran the most popular web browsers through a series of tests to see which one is the fastest on Windows and MacOS.