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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.

The Federal Government is banning TikTok
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.

An artist's rendering of the Inmarsat-6 F1 satellite.
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...

Illustration of a keyboard highlighting which keys to hit to take a screenshot on a mac
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.

Illustration of a keyboard highlighting which keys to hit to take a screenshot on a mac
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?

Potter Stewart Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio
Court Blocks Net Neutrality Protections

by | Sep 11, 2024 | News

Net neutrality protections have been put on hold by the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Internet Infrastructure
How Does the Internet Work?

by | Sep 6, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

You probably use the internet every day, but how does it work? Our guide explains everything.

A frustrated man sitting at his computer
Why Can I Only Get a Few Internet Providers?

by | Sep 5, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

Many cities have only one or two providers, and between 21 and 41 million Americans don’t have access to high-speed internet at all. If this is you, find out why.

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Best WordPress Hosting Services

by | Sep 3, 2024 | Web Hosting

WordPress hosting services can make building a WordPress site even easier. Find out how.

What Is Net Neutrality and Why Is it Important?

by | Sep 3, 2024 | Technology

With new FCC members, the debate over free and open internet is about to ignite once again.

Best Web Hosting Services

by | Aug 28, 2024 | Web Hosting

When choosing a web hosting service, the best choice depends on your needs, your technical expertise, and your budget.