Writer

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.

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Internet

by Peter Christiansen | 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 Peter Christiansen | 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 Peter Christiansen | Feb 25, 2021 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

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

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

by Peter Christiansen | 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.