Tech and high yield might seem contradictory terms. After all, the vast majority of technology companies are squarely focused on growth, while most dividend payers -- especially those with high yield -- typically see much more tepid increases. The apparent oxymoron aside, it is still possible to find stocks that provide the best of both worlds, appealing to technology and dividend investors alike.  

With that in mind, three Motley Fool contributors identified top tech stocks that provide a better-than-average yield. Read on to find out why they chose Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI).