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 | 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.
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 | 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...