Writer
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 and Kevin Parrish | Apr 18, 2024 | Brand Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides
You don’t need a lot of speed to play games online or stream games to your devices. We examine what games and their associated networks require from an internet connection and explain how some external factors can disrupt your gameplay.
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 10, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
It is possible to watch YouTube on very slow internet connections, even with download speeds below...
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, News
On July 28, 2023, Hughesnet’s Jupiter-3 satellite (also known as EchoStar XXIV) launched from Cape Canaveral...
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 2, 2024 | Featured
Understand the information broadband labels provide and the information they don’t.
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 1, 2024 | Brand Guides
Updating your browser to the most recent version gives you access to the newest features, but...
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 20, 2024 | FAQ, Featured, News
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was designed to be a permanent replacement for the emergency relief...
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 11, 2024 | Brand Guides
Millions of people are concerned about the possible end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which...
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 8, 2024 | Brand Guides
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by Peter Christiansen | Feb 3, 2024 | Equipment Guides
If you’re considering moving to fiber-optic Internet but aren’t sure what to expect from the installation, read on to learn more about the process and benefits.
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 1, 2024 | How-To, Technology
Improve your online experience with some basic maintenance and privacy tasks
by Peter Christiansen | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides
It’s pretty hard to run a business without a reliable internet connection. From email to point-of-service...
by Peter Christiansen | Nov 6, 2023 | 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?