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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.

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Norway and Iceland To Join Europe’s Starlink Alternative

by | May 13, 2026 | News

Norway and Iceland will join Europe’s Starlink alternative IRIS² for secure communications.

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How To Use Parental Controls with Google Assistant

by | Apr 29, 2026 | How-To, Security

Learn how to set up parental controls on your Android device using Google Assistant.

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How to Get Low-Income Internet through AT&T Access

by | Apr 27, 2026 | Brand Guides, Low-Income

With the ACP ending, customers can still get assistance through the AT&T Access program.

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Amazon Leo Satellite Technology

by | Apr 17, 2026 | Technology

An overview of the satellite technology behind the upcoming Amazon Leo satellite network.

Amazon Leo Equipment: What You Need to Know

by | Apr 15, 2026 | Technology

An overview of everything we know about the user equipment for the upcoming Amazon Leo.

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Why Can I Only Get a Few Internet Providers?

by | Apr 14, 2026 | FAQ, Technology

Many cities have only one or two providers, and between 21 and 41 million Americans don’t have access to high-speed internet at all. If this is you, find out why.

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How to Get Internet without a Phone Line or Cable

by and | Apr 8, 2026 | Brand Guides, FAQ

Browse the top internet providers and plans without committing to a phone line or cable plan. Compare speeds, prices, plan details and more.

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How To Make Your Internet Better for Gaming

by | Apr 7, 2026 | Brand Guides

Nothing says “Time to upgrade your internet” quite like getting booted from an online game due...

How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Rise Internet

by | Mar 24, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.

The best routers for parental controls
How To Use Amazon Prime’s Parental Controls

by | Mar 24, 2026 | How-To, Parental Controls, Security

In this guide, you can learn about Amazon’s parental controls and how to set up PINs and content restrictions on Amazon Prime.

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Google Fiber to Merge with Astound

by | Mar 13, 2026 | Brand Guides, News

Stonepeak announced that it has entered an agreement to combine GFiber with Astound, creating a leading independent fiber provider.

The best routers for parental controls
How To Use YouTube’s Parental Controls

by | Mar 9, 2026 | How-To, Parental Controls

In this guide, you can learn about YouTube’s parental controls and how to provide a safe, guided experience for your kids on YouTube.