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Peter Christiansen

Peter Christiansen writes about telecom policy, communications infrastructure, satellite internet, and rural connectivity for HighSpeedInternet.com. Peter holds a PhD in communication from the University of Utah and has been working in tech for over 15 years as a computer programmer, game developer, filmmaker, and writer. His writing has been praised by outlets like Wired, Digital Humanities Now, and the New Statesman.

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Does weather impact internet connection speeds?

by | Sep 18, 2023 | FAQ

Weather can negatively impact your internet connection in several ways, depending on what type of connection...

Internet Problems while Playing Games
How To Make Your Internet Better for Gaming

by | Sep 11, 2023 | Brand Guides

Nothing says “Time to upgrade your internet” quite like getting booted from an online game due...

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When Will Starlink Be Available in My Area?

by | Sep 7, 2023 | Brand Guides

Stay up to date on SpaceX’s satellite internet service rollout.

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Is 4G Dead?

by | Aug 22, 2023 | Technology

When will 4G be phased out? Are 4G phones still worth buying in 2023, or is it time to upgrade to 5G? Let’s go through the details of why you don’t have to worry about your 4G phone becoming obsolete just yet.

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How to Check Your Internet Speed

by | Jun 29, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

How do you know your speeds are accurate in all the different online speed tests? Our guide shows you how to get a speed you can trust.

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How to Boost Satellite Internet

by | Jun 22, 2023 | Brand Guides

Satellite internet isn’t known for being the fastest or most reliable way to connect to the...

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How to Find Your IP Address

by , , and | Jun 15, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Internet providers generally assign one public IP address to each customer, and it's always assigned to...

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How to Pause Your Internet Service

by | May 23, 2023 | FAQ, Working Remotely Guides

When budgets are tight, internet service can be one of the easier obligations to put on...

Home Broadband
Your Guide to Hughesnet Installation

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

What to expect when you sign up for HughesNet.

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Your Guide to Viasat Installation

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

What to expect when you sign up for Viasat.

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What is Wi-Fi 6? Do you need a Wi-Fi 6 Router?

by | Mar 27, 2023 | Technology

Wi-Fi 6 is a high-efficiency wireless communication protocol designed specifically to better manage home networks with...

Game Streamer
How Much Speed Do You Need for Live Video Game Streaming?

by | Dec 13, 2022 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

We’re here to walk you through everything you need to know about internet speeds and live video game streaming so you can get your stream just right.