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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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TP-Link Deco X55 Pro Review

by | Apr 11, 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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Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is an okay Wi-Fi 6 router. We dig in to see if it’s ideal for you.

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Cisco Meraki Go GX50 Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Product Reviews, Router Reviews

We ran our tests to discover the speeds you can get through the Meraki Go GX50’s firewall.

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AT&T vs. Mediacom

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How does Mediacom Internet compare to AT&T? Compare pricing, plans, bundles, and internet speeds from these top internet provders.

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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Review

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The AXE75 is a good upgrade from Wi-Fi 5, but is it the right router for you? We find out.

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What To Do if You Don’t Have Phone Service

by | Apr 8, 2025 | Emergency, How-To

What do you do when your cellular service goes on the fritz? We go over a few ideas.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Optimum

by | Apr 7, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Optimum Advantage Internet is designed for low-income households. Find out if you qualify.

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

by | Apr 4, 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.

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Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by | Apr 4, 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...

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Cable vs. Fiber: Which One Is Better?

by | Apr 2, 2025 | Tech Comparisons (Versus)

Both fiber and cable internet are common types of broadband internet, but which connection is right for you?

TP-Link Archer BE230 Review

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Router Reviews

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

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200 Review

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Router Reviews

NETGEAR’s Nighthawk RS200 is a more affordable version of the RS700S, but is it right for you?