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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 the Jupiter-3 Satellite Means for the Satellite Industry

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

On July 28, 2023, Hughesnet’s Jupiter-3 satellite (also known as EchoStar XXIV) launched from Cape Canaveral...

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What Do Broadband Nutrition Labels Mean for Internet Users?

by | Apr 2, 2024 | Featured

Understand the information broadband labels provide and the information they don’t.

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How to Update Your Web Browser

by | Apr 1, 2024 | Brand Guides

Updating your browser to the most recent version gives you access to the newest features, but...

Why the ACP Ending is Bad for Consumers

by | Mar 20, 2024 | FAQ, Featured, News

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was designed to be a permanent replacement for the emergency relief...

The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program

by | Mar 11, 2024 | Brand Guides

Millions of people are concerned about the possible end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which...

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How Much Does Google Fiber Cost?

by | Feb 26, 2024 | Provider Reviews

Take a closer look at the real cost of fiber internet.

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The Best Internet Options for Truckers for 2024

by | Feb 8, 2024 | Brand Guides

Best phone plan Visible $25.00-$40.00/mo. Unlimited data No contracts Wide coverage View Plan Read Review Best...

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Maximize Your Browser Speed: A Guide to Clearing Your Cache

by | Feb 1, 2024 | How-To, Technology

Improve your online experience with some basic maintenance and privacy tasks

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Do You Need a 20 Gig Google Fiber Plan?

by | Jan 30, 2024 | Technology

Google Fiber will soon be offering 20Gbps internet connections for $250 per month in a handful...

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New Hughesnet Satellite Means New Opportunities for Small Businesses

by | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides

It’s pretty hard to run a business without a reliable internet connection. From email to point-of-service...

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How Fast Is Fiber?

by | Nov 6, 2023 | FAQ

Fiber is fast. Really fast. In fact, it’s the fastest way we have to transmit data, which is why having fiber internet in your home gives such a smooth internet experience. But how fast is fast?

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Streaming on Satellite Internet

by | Oct 28, 2023 | Streaming Guides

How to watch cat videos on satellite internet without breaking the bank