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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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Spectrum vs. Frontier

by | Aug 2, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk MK83 Review

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Product Reviews

We tested the NETGEAR Nighthawk MK83, and it’s a good mesh Wi-Fi system for the money.

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Is Bundling Astound Broadband Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Brand Guides

Get up to two free months and a $100 gift card when you sign up for internet and mobile and use the DCFREE coupon code.

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Megabits vs. Megabytes: What you need to know

by | Aug 1, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.

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Internet Speed vs. Bandwidth: What’s the Difference?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Technology

The terms “speed” and “bandwidth” are often used interchangeably, but they’re slightly different in meaning. Here’s the breakdown.

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How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make the internet feel slow. We explain why.

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AT&T vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

These two internet providers both have a huge presence. We compare both in categories like cost/value, availability, customer satisfaction and speed.

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Cable vs. Fiber: Which One Is Better?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | 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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The Best Internet Providers for Streaming in 2023

by | Aug 1, 2023 | 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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Xfinity vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose Xfinity for consistently fast speeds and wide availability. Choose Frontier for affordable bundles and fast fiber upload speeds.

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CenturyLink vs. Frontier: Which is Better For You?

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

We compared Frontier and Centurylink internet plans and packages to find a winner in categories including speeds, availability, price, and customer service. Get the breakdown here.

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Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by | Jul 28, 2023 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

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