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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.

Home Broadband
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.

Bandwidth vs. latency Ethernet switch board
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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How to Turn On Your Phone’s Wi-Fi Hotspot

by and | May 15, 2025 | Brand Guides, Emergency

Learn how to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot and get online anywhere you go.

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How Much Data a Hotspot Uses

by and | May 15, 2025 | Technology

Mobile hotspots are the energy bars of internet service, giving you quick and easy Wi-Fi while on the go.

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Get $15 Off Cox Internet With This Mobile Discount

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, News

It used to be that you had to go to different carriers for your internet and...

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by and | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.

DSL versus Cable
DSL vs. Cable: Which Is Right for You?

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Tech Comparisons (Versus)

DSL Speeds: Up to 140Mbps Price: $20–$70/mo. Price lock: 1–2 yrs. View DSL Providers Cable Speeds:...

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Which Internet Service Providers Have Data Caps?

by and | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides

Data should flow freely like a mountain stream trickling downhill, but some internet providers block that flow after a set limit. We list the internet providers that enforce data caps and those that don’t.

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What is Symmetrical Internet and How Do You Get It?

by | Jan 24, 2025 | Technology

Here’s a quick breakdown of what symmetrical internet is, why it’s good, and how to get it.

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Everything You Need to Know About AT&T Hotspots

by | Jan 15, 2025 | Product Reviews

We’ve got the scoop on AT&T’s best hotspots, data plans, and more.

Home Broadband
What Is Brightspeed and Why Did It Take Over My CenturyLink Internet Plan?

by | Mar 4, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

Brightspeed is a new internet provider that recently acquired the DSL customers of Lumen Technologies, the parent company of CenturyLink.