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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
Is the Government Banning TikTok?

by | 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.

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Internet Connection Types: Explained and Ranked

by | Jul 11, 2024 | Brand Guides

Learn about the different types of internet connections and how they rank up when compared with each other.

Internet Usage Report 2024

by | Jun 10, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

One of the big takeaways from our previous Internet Usage Report was how much the COVID-19...

Bits and Bytes
Megabytes, Megabits, Gbps & TB: What you need to know

by and | 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.

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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.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Hughesnet

by | 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.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Google Fiber

by | 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.

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)....

How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video?

by | 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.

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....