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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.

Xfinity vs. AT&T: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Nov 4, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Compare two nationwide providers—AT&T’s fiber and 5G plans against Xfinity’s cable internet.

AT&T vs. Hughesnet: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Nov 2, 2026 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

AT&T offers a range of great plans. We do not currently recommend Hughesnet.

Spectrum Gig for Gamers

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 29, 2026 | Sponsored

Online gaming needs low latency, and game downloads need bandwidth. Spectrum offers both.

Best Internet for Veterans and Military Families

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 21, 2026 | Brand Guides

Find and compare the best internet providers for veterans and military families.

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What Makes a Satellite Internet Provider Reliable?

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 14, 2026 | Sponsored

Find out how to find a reliable satellite provider and get the consistent speeds you need.

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Here’s Why Satellite Internet is a Good Alternative

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 14, 2026 | Sponsored

Satellite internet is better than you might think and more than capable for most online uses.

AT&T vs. Brightspeed: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 9, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

AT&T and Brightspeed both offer a range of blazing-fast multi-gig and affordable budget plans.

AT&T vs. Breezeline: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 9, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

AT&T has speed, and Breezeline has low prices. Both are good options.

AI Will Always Make Mistakes

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 7, 2026 | Technology

AI chatbots are guaranteed to make mistakes. Learn how to use them safely and effectively.

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AI Is a Privacy Nightmare

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 7, 2026 | Technology

Learn about the impact of AI on online privacy and how you can protect your data.

gFiber vs. Xfinity: Which Internet Provider is Best For You?

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 4, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How do Xfinity and Google Fiber measure up? Compare plans, prices, internet speeds, and more in our provider comparison.

Will Paying for Faster Internet Improve My Wi-Fi Speed?

by Peter Christiansen | Oct 2, 2026 | FAQ

Yes, if the plan you signed up for doesn't offer as much download speed as you...