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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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Xumo Stream Box Review

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The Xumo Stream Box is a new media streamer provided by Spectrum and Xfinity. We take a look.

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

by Peter Holslin and Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 2024 | Brand Guides

AT&T is perfect for speed demons who don’t want to pay too much. Spectrum offers a faster average speed over its coverage area, thanks to extensive cable infrastructure.

Is Bundling Spectrum Internet and Mobile Worth It?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 2024 | Brand Guides

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

Spectrum vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 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:...

HTC Inc. vs. Spectrum: Which Is Best in South Carolina?

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 2024 | Brand Guides

HTC and Spectrum provide fiber and cable internet in South Carolina. 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 | Mar 5, 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.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum

by Kevin Parrish | Mar 5, 2024 | 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.

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What To Do if You Don’t Have Phone Service

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 29, 2024 | How-To

What do you do when your cellular service goes on the fritz? We go over a few ideas.

First AI-Powered DOCSIS 4.0 Gateway with W-Fi 7 Coming to Xfinity

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 26, 2024 | Technology

Xfinity has a new gateway with DOCSIS 4.0 and Wi-Fi 7. We look to see why it matters to you.

Xfinity vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish and Austin Aguirre | Feb 22, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

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

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

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 21, 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.

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

by Kevin Parrish | Feb 9, 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.