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 | Jun 3, 2024 | Technology
Learn about the ACP and how to apply for it.
by Peter Christiansen | May 1, 2024 | FAQ, News
After months of Congressional deadlock, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has run out of funds. This means that internet prices will be rising for many households as the subsidy ends.
by Peter Christiansen | May 1, 2024 | FAQ
If your home Wi-Fi is slower than it should be, someone might be stealing your bandwidth....
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, News
A federal appeals court overturned the block of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, which requires providers to offer $15 low-income broadband plans. This ruling comes on the heels of the FCC restoring net neutrality protections and just days before the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of funds.
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Technology
After years of deadlock and delay, the FCC has finally reinstated net neutrality protections to protect the free and open internet.
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 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.