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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.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 24, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 24, 2026 | How-To, Parental Controls, Security
In this guide, you can learn about Amazon’s parental controls and how to set up PINs and content restrictions on Amazon Prime.
by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Mar 20, 2026 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides
Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 17, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
We compared these two widespread wired internet options.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 17, 2026 | Sponsored
Viasat is partnering with SiFi Networks to create an open-access fiber network with speeds up to 10Gbps.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 16, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
How do Google Fiber and Spectrum measure up? Compare prices, internet speeds, customer satisfaction, and more in this in-depth provider comparison.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 13, 2026 | Brand Guides, News
Stonepeak announced that it has entered an agreement to combine GFiber with Astound, creating a leading independent fiber provider.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 13, 2026 | Technology
Learn about fiber-optic internet connections and how you can get fiber internet in your home.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 12, 2026 | FAQ
Yes, if the plan you signed up for doesn't offer as much download speed as you...
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 12, 2026 | 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?
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 9, 2026 | How-To, Parental Controls
In this guide, you can learn about YouTube’s parental controls and how to provide a safe, guided experience for your kids on YouTube.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 6, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
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