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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.

Best Modems for Gigabit Internet 2025

by and | Jul 15, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

Top 3 Gigabit Modems:
#1: NETGEAR CM1000 – Best Overall
#2: ARRIS DOCSIS 3.1 SB8200 SURFboard – Most Ports
#3: Motorola MB8600 – Best Deal

Verizon versus T-mobile 5G Home Internet
Verizon Wireless vs. T-Mobile: Which Wireless Provider Is Best for You?

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How do T-Mobile and Verizon compare? See which provider comes out on top for 5G, prices, plans, and perks.

Everything You Need to Know About Verizon Hotspots

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Equipment Guides

Tap into incredibly fast 5G and 4G LTE speeds with a Verizon Wireless hotspot.

Home Broadband
Best Apps for Internet Service Providers

by | Jun 13, 2024 | Product Reviews

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

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Get $15 Off Cox Internet With This Mobile Discount

by | Jun 11, 2024 | Brand Guides

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

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What Are Hotspots and How Do They Work?

by | Jun 4, 2024 | 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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How Do T-Mobile’s Layoffs Affect My Internet and Phone Service?

by | Jun 4, 2024 | Brand Guides

T-Mobile recently announced layoffs of 7% of its total staff. AT&T and Verizon have laid off workers in 2023 as well. Read on to learn how these job cuts can impact your internet and phone service.

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Mobile Hotspot vs. Phone Tethering: What’s the Difference?

by | May 10, 2024 | Technology

Phone tethering and mobile hotspots both get you portable Wi-Fi, but in different ways. Read on to see which is the better option for you.

How Do I Get Wi-Fi in My Car?

by | May 1, 2024 | FAQ

Is car WiFi the same as a mobile hotspot? Find out how it compares and how you can get connected when you’re on the go.

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How to Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

by and | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?

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Best Unlimited Hotspot Plans of 2025

by | Apr 26, 2024 | Brand Guides

Unlimited hotspot data is hard to find—here are your best options.

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

by | Mar 4, 2024 | Brand Guides

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