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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.

Is Call of Duty Down?

by Peter Holsin and Kevin Parrish | Mar 26, 2026 | Home Networking, How-To, Internet Outage

Learn to know if Call of Duty is offline or if your internet is in need of an upgrade.

Is Roblox Down?

by Peter Holsin and Kevin Parrish | Mar 26, 2026 | Home Networking, How-To, Internet Outage

Find out if you’re in a Roblox outage or if you need to troubleshoot your internet connection’s health.

Fastest Wi-Fi Routers Tested and Reviewed 2026

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 24, 2026 | Best Routers

We list the fastest routers and mesh systems we’ve tested. Are you ready for an upgrade?

Best Gaming Wi-Fi Routers Tested and Reviewed 2026

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 24, 2026 | Best Routers, Home Networking

Gamers don’t have time for lag or jitter. Gamers have better things to do than fall behind the competition because their router can’t keep up. We tested over a dozen routers to see which ones can best handle your elite online gameplay. Pew pew.

Best Long-Range Routers Tested and Reviewed 2026

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 24, 2026 | Best Routers, Home Networking

Modern routers have a long range. We picked the ones with the best long-distance speeds.

Wi-Fi 6 antennas on the Reyee RG-E5 router

Best Wi-Fi Routers Tested and Reviewed 2026

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 24, 2026 | Best Routers

We’ve tested and reviewed more routers than we care to count, and we list our top picks.

AT&T vs. Mediacom

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 23, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

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

Is Bundling Optimum Mobile and Internet Worth It?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 16, 2026 | Brand Guides

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

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

by Chili Palmer and Kevin Parrish | Mar 16, 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.