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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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What is Unlimited Internet Data?

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Technology

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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What Is a Good Download and Upload Speed?

by | Oct 3, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

What actually counts as “good internet?” Know what speeds you have and what the right speed is for you with our helpful speed guide.

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ROUTERS Act Takes a Narrow View on Cybersecurity

by , , and | Oct 3, 2024 | Featured, Technology

The bill requires a report for Congress no later than one year from when the bill is signed.

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Court Rules TikTok Not Protected by Section 230

by | Sep 26, 2024 | News

The Third Circuit has ruled that algorithmic feeds like TikTok are expressive content and can now be found liable for harm they cause.

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What You Need to Install Fiber-Optic Internet

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Equipment Guides

If you’re considering moving to fiber-optic Internet but aren’t sure what to expect from the installation, read on to learn more about the process and benefits.

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How To Search by Image

by | Sep 20, 2024 | How-To

Learn how to perform an image search to find image sources, similar images, and more.

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The TikTok Ban Goes to Court

by | Sep 18, 2024 | News

TikTok is challenging the potential ban of its app in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

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Viasat Buys Inmarsat and Its Plans for a LEO Constellation

by | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Technology

After months of negotiations and regulatory hurdles, Viasat completed its merger of the British satellite communications...

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How To Take a Screenshot on Windows

by | Sep 18, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Find out how to take a screenshot on a PC computer running Windows.

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What is Telesat’s Lightspeed Constellation?

by | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Technology

Canadian telecom Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation is a network of LEO satellites that will provide high-speed, low-latency connections to remote locations in Canada and across the world.

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How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac

by | Sep 17, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Find out how to take a screenshot on an Apple computer running MacOS.

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How to Get Wi-Fi Without an Internet Provider

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Rather than switching to a new provider, is it possible to get internet access without an internet service provider?