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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.

Xfinity Takes the Guesswork Out of Watching Live Sports

by | Feb 6, 2026 | Sponsored

Find out why Xfinity is the best internet service for watching live sporting events.

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Should You Rent or Buy Your Modem and Router?

by | Feb 6, 2026 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...

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

by and | Feb 5, 2026 | 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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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Optimum

by and | Feb 5, 2026 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

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

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Wi-Fi 7 Is the Best Yet, and Here’s Why

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Home Networking, Technology

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest standard for wireless connectivity. We dig in to see how it compares.

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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?

by and | Jan 26, 2026 | 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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Is Bundling Optimum Mobile and Internet Worth It?

by | Jan 26, 2026 | Brand Guides

Get a $100 Visa Prepaid Card when you get Optimum 1 Gig Internet

Watch the Big Game for Less? Get T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

by | Jan 20, 2026 | Sponsored

Find out how you can watch Super Bowl LX worry-free with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet.

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TP-Link Archer GE400 Review

by | Jan 20, 2026 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Archer GE400 is a great Wi-Fi 7 router for gamers on a budget, but is it right for you?

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NETGEAR Orbi 970 Review

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Orbi 970 is the fastest mesh system we’ve tested, but is it worth the money? We find out.

TP-Link Archer BE230 Review

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Router Reviews

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

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200 Review
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200 Review

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Router Reviews

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