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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.

4K Streaming Guide

by and | Dec 9, 2022 | Streaming Guides

You need to watch TV and movies in 4K to get the ultimate experience, right? Or...

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Best Parental Control Apps and Software for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

by | Nov 29, 2022 | Brand Guides

What are the best tools for parents to keep your family safe online? Here are the apps, tools, and software needed to get started.

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2022 Internet Usage Report

by | Sep 10, 2022 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people around the world approach work, school, entertainment, social interactions, and...

Google Fiber vs. AT&T

by | Jul 7, 2022 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How does Google Fiber measure up to AT&T? Compare plans, prices, download speeds and more.

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Are There Programs Available to Help Make Internet Service More Affordable?

by | Feb 21, 2022 | Brand Guides

Several programs exist to help make internet service more affordable to low-income households. There are both...

Survey Finds 75% Would Switch to Fiber Internet If Available

by | Sep 24, 2021 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

Fiber-optic cables have made up the backbone of the internet for almost half a century, but...

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5 Ways Seniors Can Save on Their Internet Bill

by | Aug 3, 2021 | FAQ

Many of us overpay for internet, but there are ways to save money every month. Here...

6 Reasons Why Your Home Internet Is So Unreliable

by | Jun 24, 2021 | FAQ, Featured

There’s never a good time for your internet to go out, especially when you work from home. The source of your problems might be your home network or your internet service provider (ISP). We’ll look at some of the most common issues and what you can do about them.

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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Internet

by | Apr 27, 2021 | FAQ

The internet is the background noise to our busy lives, making it easy to overlook how...

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7 New Things Changing the Internet in 2021

by | Mar 1, 2021 | FAQ

The internet is going through some major changes. These changes are a bit subtler than the...

Survey finds nearly half of America unaware of internet data cap limits

by | Feb 25, 2021 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many US internet service providers (ISPs) waved their...

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Frontier’s Bankruptcy: What Does it Mean for Customers?

by | May 18, 2020 | Brand Guides

Frontier Communications filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for Frontier customers? Most customers will be fine, but there could be interruptions.