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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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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Viasat

by | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Find out what programs exist that can help you save money on your internet bill each month.

What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
What Is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?

by , , and | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ

The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....

Internet Bills Increase as Congress lets ACP Funding Run Out

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ, News

After months of Congressional deadlock, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has run out of funds. This means that internet prices will be rising for many households as the subsidy ends.

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How to Know If Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ

If your home Wi-Fi is slower than it should be, someone might be stealing your bandwidth....

New York Law Mandates $15 Broadband

by | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, News

A federal appeals court overturned the block of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, which requires providers to offer $15 low-income broadband plans. This ruling comes on the heels of the FCC restoring net neutrality protections and just days before the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of funds.

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections
FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections

by | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Technology

After years of deadlock and delay, the FCC has finally reinstated net neutrality protections to protect the free and open internet.

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How Much Internet Speed Do You Need for YouTube?

by | Apr 10, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

It is possible to watch YouTube on very slow internet connections, even with download speeds below...

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What the Jupiter-3 Satellite Means for the Satellite Industry

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

On July 28, 2023, Hughesnet’s Jupiter-3 satellite (also known as EchoStar XXIV) launched from Cape Canaveral...

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What Do Broadband Nutrition Labels Mean for Internet Users?

by | Apr 2, 2024 | Featured

Understand the information broadband labels provide and the information they don’t.

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How to Update Your Web Browser

by | Apr 1, 2024 | Brand Guides

Updating your browser to the most recent version gives you access to the newest features, but...

Why the ACP Ending is Bad for Consumers

by | Mar 20, 2024 | FAQ, Featured, News

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was designed to be a permanent replacement for the emergency relief...