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.
by Peter Christiansen | Jul 12, 2024 | FAQ, Featured
The U.S. government has been trying to ban TikTok since the Trump administration, with many failed attempts. But in April 2024, the first federal TikTok ban was signed into law. This new law has rightly concerned many political analysts, free speech activists, and TikTok users.
by Peter Christiansen | Jul 11, 2024 | Brand Guides
Learn about the different types of internet connections and how they rank up when compared with each other.
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 10, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment
One of the big takeaways from our previous Internet Usage Report was how much the COVID-19...
by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Jun 7, 2024 | FAQ, Technology
Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.
by Peter Christiansen | 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.
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
With the Affordable Connectivity Program ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 4, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.
by Peter Christiansen, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Kevin Parrish | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ
The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 3, 2024 | Technology
Learn about the ACP and how to apply for it.
by Peter Christiansen | May 10, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
How much speed do you need for your streaming service? We give you recommended speeds for Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling™ TV, HBO® GO and more.
by Peter Christiansen | 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.
by Peter Christiansen | May 1, 2024 | FAQ
If your home Wi-Fi is slower than it should be, someone might be stealing your bandwidth....