Writer

Rebecca Lee Armstrong

Rebecca is a natural techie and the friend you turn to when your Wi-Fi randomly stops working. Since graduating from the University of Evansville with a degree in creative writing, Rebecca has leveraged her tech savvy to write hundreds of data-driven tech product and service reviews. In addition to HighSpeedInternet.com, her work has been featured on Top Ten Reviews, MacSources, Windows Central, Android Central, Best Company, TechnoFAQ and iMore.

Your Guide to Internet Service During New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | May 22, 2020 | Featured

We’re all relying on the internet more than ever during this period of social distancing and...

HSI 2020 Internet Provider Customer Satisfaction Survey

2020’s Best Internet Providers in Customer Satisfaction

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | May 18, 2020 | Provider Reviews

We surveyed internet users across the U.S. to find which internet providers rank best among customers. See how your internet provider measures up.

Best Internet for Gaming 2020

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | May 11, 2020 | Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

If you live in a city with Google Fiber, get it. It averaged the best performances across 2.4 million internet speed tests, and its high speeds paired with low ping rates will pave the way for you to pwn your enemies. If Google Fiber isn’t available in your area, look for local fiber internet providers, Verizon Fios, or any of our other ISP recommendations.

The Fastest Internet Providers 2020

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Apr 21, 2020 | Brand Guides, Featured, Internet Speed Guides

The Internet Service Providers with the fastest high speed internet plans in the nation.

Are There Programs Available to Help Make Internet Service More Affordable?

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Apr 20, 2020 | Brand Guides, FAQ

Find out about available government assistance programs, income based programs and ISP low income family plans to help make internet service more affordable.

Disney+ vs. Netflix

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Apr 1, 2020 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus), Streaming Guides

Bottom line: Both Disney+ and Netflix are top-tier streaming services, but if you have to choose only one, you should stick with Netflix for now. It costs more, but it also offers a significantly larger content library and a wider variety of movies and TV shows.

The Consumers Guide to Internet Speed

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Mar 25, 2020 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Everything you need to know about internet speed. Cable vs DSL vs Satellite vs Fiber. Latency. How much internet speed do you need? Wi-Fi and home networking. Routers and modems. Is your internet speed fast enough?

Best Long-Range Routers 2020

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Feb 26, 2020 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

These powerful long-range routers and mesh networking systems will flood your entire home with reliable connectivity and Wi-Fi.

2020’s Best Modem/Router Combos

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Feb 20, 2020 | Equipment Guides, Featured

The Very Best Modem/Router Combos:
Motorola MG7700
ARRIS SURFboard SBG7580AC
NETGEAR Nighthawk C7000
NETGEAR C3700
Motorola MD1600

HBO vs. Netflix

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Feb 19, 2020 | Provider Comparisons (Versus), Streaming Guides

HBO or Netflix: Which is better? Both have powerhouse originals and on-demand streaming, but it depends on...

The Best Routers and Modems for Xfinity

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Feb 5, 2020 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

There are a lot of alternative routers available, but not all are compatible with Comcast Xfinity. To make your search for an alternative easier, we rounded up the 4 four best wireless routers that work with Comcast Xfinity internet.

How Can I Tell If My Internet Is Being Throttled by My ISP?

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Feb 4, 2020 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Find out how to tell if your internet is being throttled, other reasons your internet speed slows down, and what to do if you’re being throttled by your ISP.