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 | 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 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?

by Peter Christiansen | Jun 29, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
How do you know your speeds are accurate in all the different online speed tests? Our guide shows you how to get a speed you can trust.

by Peter Christiansen | Jun 22, 2023 | Brand Guides
Satellite internet isn’t known for being the fastest or most reliable way to connect to the...

by Kevin Parrish, Peter Christiansen, and Austin Aguirre | Jun 15, 2023 | FAQ, Technology
Internet providers generally assign one public IP address to each customer, and it's always assigned to...

by Peter Christiansen | May 23, 2023 | FAQ, Working Remotely Guides
When budgets are tight, internet service can be one of the easier obligations to put on...

by Peter Christiansen | Apr 6, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
What to expect when you sign up for HughesNet.

by Peter Christiansen | Apr 6, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
What to expect when you sign up for Viasat.