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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.

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections
Broadband Labels Now on All Internet Plans

by | Oct 15, 2024 | News

Internet providers of all sizes are now required to display broadband information labels next to all their plans.

8 Terrifying Security Flaws
US Wiretap Systems Allegedly Hit by Chinese Hackers

by | Oct 9, 2024 | News

A hacking group tied to the Chinese government infiltrated the networks of internet providers.

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How To Start a Blog

by | Oct 8, 2024 | How-To

We walk you through the basics of everything you need to know to start a blog.

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What is Satellite 5G?

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Technology

Find out about the latest cutting-edge communication technology

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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.

Best Web Hosting Services

by | Sep 24, 2024 | Web Hosting

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

The best routers for parental controls
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.

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...

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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.