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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 vs. Spectrum

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 28, 2023 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose Xfinity for wide availability and some of the fastest speeds on the market. Choose Spectrum for a good customer experience and unlimited data.

The Best Internet for Gaming in 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 28, 2023 | 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.

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

Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2023: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 26, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

We tested and reviewed more routers than we can count to find out which is the best for any home or small business. You can’t go wrong with our top picks.

NETGEAR RAX80 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 21, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX80 Our score: 3.9 out of 5 Up to 1,200Mbps (2.4 GHz) Up to...

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 21, 2023 | Product Reviews

The Nighthawk RAX50 is a decent upgrade from Wi-Fi 5. We run it through our tests and compare.

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

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 19, 2023 | 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.

Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 19, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Best for availability Customer rating: 3.7 Price: $49.99–$89.99/mo. for 12 mos.* Speed: 300–1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds...

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Jul 10, 2023 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

CenturyLink and Spectrum offer two completely different internet connections, but which one is right for you? We compare the two providers so you can make the best choice if they’re both available where you live.

HTC vs. Spectrum

by Peter Holslin | Jul 10, 2023 | Brand Guides

HTC provides fiber and cable internet in South Carolina while Spectrum only has cable. We compare the two so you can decide which service provider is best for you.

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

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 10, 2023 | 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.

Is Bundling Optimum Mobile and Internet Worth It?

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 7, 2023 | Brand Guides

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

Is Bundling Spectrum Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 7, 2023 | Brand Guides

Get Spectrum Internet, Advanced WiFi, and an Unlimited Mobile line for $49.99/mo. for 12 mos.