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Peter Holslin

Peter Holslin has more than a decade of experience working as a writer and freelance journalist. He graduated with a BA in liberal arts and journalism from New York City’s The New School University in 2008 and went on to contribute to publications like Rolling Stone, VICE, BuzzFeed, and countless others. At HighSpeedInternet.com, he focuses on covering 5G, nerding out about frequency bands and virtual RAN, and producing reviews on emerging services like 5G home internet. He also writes about internet providers and packages, hotspots, VPNs, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting.

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What Are Hotspots and How Do They Work?

by and | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides

Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.

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5G Fixed Wireless Internet: Why You Should Try It

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Technology

Although availability is mostly limited to big cities and metro areas, 5G fixed wireless internet is well worth trying out because it’s fast, relatively cheap, and easy to set up.

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What Internet Speed Do You Need for Social Media?

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides

You don’t need fast speeds for social media—but it certainly helps.

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What Is 5G Home Internet? Here Is Everything You Need To Know

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Technology

This fast, cost-effective form of wireless internet is often pitched as a competitive alternative to cable.

Best 5G Hotspot Data Plans

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Product Reviews

Take your 5G hotspot to the max with one of these 5G-friendly data plans.

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4G vs. 5G: What’s the Difference?

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Brand Guides

With the fifth generation of mobile network technology coming out, we aim to explain all. We’ll pin 5G vs.4G to uncover the differences and what they mean for you.

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Get a Free Mobile Line for a Year With Xfinity Internet

by | Aug 28, 2025 | Brand Guides

You can get a free mobile phone plan for a year when you sign up for...

How To Get High-Speed Wi-Fi While Traveling

by and | Aug 6, 2025 | How-To

Get easy travel Wi-Fi using your own smartphone or see our list of chains with free hotspots.

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The Fastest Internet Providers in 2023

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Speed Guides

The Internet Service Providers with the fastest high speed internet plans in the nation.

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Best Apps for Internet Service Providers

by | Jul 28, 2025 | Product Reviews

Manage your home Wi-Fi on your phone with bill pay, technical support, and more

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Entering Light Speed: Explaining “Li-Fi,” the Internet You Get From a Light Bulb

by | Jul 23, 2025 | Technology

Light fidelity—or “Li-Fi”—gets you an internet connection from an LED light bulb. Click for our guide on how this novel technology works and how to get it.

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Internet Speed vs. Bandwidth: What’s the Difference?

by and | Jul 2, 2025 | Technology

The terms “speed” and “bandwidth” are often used interchangeably, but they’re slightly different in meaning. Here’s the breakdown.

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