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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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Maximize Your Browser Speed: A Guide to Clearing Your Cache

by | Feb 1, 2024 | How-To, Technology

Improve your online experience with some basic maintenance and privacy tasks

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Do You Need a 20 Gig Google Fiber Plan?

by | Jan 30, 2024 | Technology

Google Fiber will soon be offering 20Gbps internet connections for $250 per month in a handful...

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New Hughesnet Satellite Means New Opportunities for Small Businesses

by | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides

It’s pretty hard to run a business without a reliable internet connection. From email to point-of-service...

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How Fast Is Fiber?

by | Nov 6, 2023 | FAQ

Fiber is fast. Really fast. In fact, it’s the fastest way we have to transmit data, which is why having fiber internet in your home gives such a smooth internet experience. But how fast is fast?

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Streaming on Satellite Internet

by | Oct 28, 2023 | Streaming Guides

How to watch cat videos on satellite internet without breaking the bank

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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...

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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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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...