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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 | Jul 12, 2024 | FAQ, Featured
The U.S. government has been trying to ban TikTok since the Trump administration, with many failed attempts. But in April 2024, the first federal TikTok ban was signed into law. This new law has rightly concerned many political analysts, free speech activists, and TikTok users.
by Peter Christiansen | Jul 11, 2024 | Brand Guides
Learn about the different types of internet connections and how they rank up when compared with each other.
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 10, 2024 | Data and Research, Industry Exclusive/Entertainment
We asked 1,000 people about their online habits and how they’ve changed since last year.
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
Find out what programs exist that can help you save money on your internet bill each month.
by Peter Christiansen, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Kevin Parrish | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ
The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....
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...
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