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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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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 12, 2024 | Brand Guides
Get a $100 Visa Prepaid Card when you get Optimum 1 Gig Internet
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 12, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Product 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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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 12, 2024 | Streaming Guides
Prime Video doesn’t need much to stream 4K content. We dig in to determine the speeds you need.
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 12, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Best for availability Customer rating: 3.7* Price: $24.99–$79.99/mo.†‡ Speed: 50–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) Internet type:...
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 11, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
Optimum Advantage Internet is designed for low-income households. Find out if you qualify.
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 11, 2024 | 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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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 11, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Both fiber and cable internet are common types of broadband internet, but which connection is right for you?
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 10, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
See how Verizon compares to RCN internet in our comprehensive review. Compare Verizon Fios internet plans with RCN internet plans and packages.
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 10, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
If you live in an area where Verizon Fios is available, we recommend it thanks to its fast upload and download speeds. While gamers will prefer Verizon Fios, Spectrum’s 100 Mbps plan is a cost-effective choice for avid video streamers.
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 10, 2024 | Brand Guides, Streaming 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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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 10, 2024 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides
You can play games online using any land-based internet service without much issue. But gamers demand the best because lag is simply unacceptable, so we dig deep to list the best internet providers based on their tested latency.
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 9, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides
Don’t want to use AT&T’s hardware? We list the best standalone routers and mesh systems based on our testing and AT&T’s current fiber internet plans.