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Jessica Brooksby
Jessica loves bringing her passion for the written word and her love of tech into one space at HighSpeedInternet.com. She works with the team’s writers to revise strong, user-focused content so every reader can find the tech that works for them. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in English from Utah Valley University and seven years of creative and editorial experience. Outside of work, she spends her time gaming, reading, painting, and buying an excessive amount of Legend of Zelda merchandise.
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by Chili Palmer | Jul 25, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.
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by Chili Palmer | Jul 25, 2024 | Equipment Guides
Learn about checking out free public hotspots from schools and local libraries.
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by Chili Palmer | Jul 23, 2024 | How-To
Build a climate change disaster toolkit, and get tips on staying connected in a hurricane.
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by Chili Palmer | Jul 23, 2024 | How-To
Get your tech bug-out bag ready to go, and get tips on staying connected in a disaster.
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by Chili Palmer | Jul 17, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To
Find out about Verizon internet outages and what you can do to get back online.
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by Kevin Parrish | Jul 16, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
Some ISPs are stepping up to fill the ACP gap. See if you qualify for Xtream Connect.
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by Peter Christiansen | Jul 15, 2024 | Brand Guides
Learn about the internet’s history, from its beginnings to the global network it is now.
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by Peter Christiansen | Jul 12, 2024 | FAQ, Featured
The U.S. government has been trying to ban TikTok since the Trump administration, with many failed attempts. But in April 2024, the first federal TikTok ban was signed into law. This new law has rightly concerned many political analysts, free speech activists, and TikTok users.
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by Peter Christiansen | Jul 11, 2024 | Brand Guides
Learn about the different types of internet connections and how they rank up when compared with each other.
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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 8, 2024 | Equipment Guides, FAQ
We tested over a dozen routers and access points to select the best for your business needs.
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by HighSpeedInternet Team | Jul 2, 2024 | City Internet Guides
Houston’s internet prices are low, yet 25% are dissatisfied. Learn how to find a better provider.