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Peter Christiansen
Peter Christiansen writes about satellite internet, rural connectivity, livestreaming, and parental controls 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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by Peter Christiansen | Feb 22, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
What actually counts as “good internet?” Know what speeds you have and what the right speed is for you with our helpful speed guide.
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by Peter Christiansen | Feb 13, 2024 | Technology
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
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by Peter Christiansen | Feb 9, 2024 | Brand Guides, Provider Reviews
Compare Google Fiber’s gigabit fiber plans to determine which one gives you the speed you need without spending more than you have to.
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by Peter Christiansen | Feb 8, 2024 | Brand Guides
Best phone plan Visible $25.00-$40.00/mo. Unlimited data No contracts Wide coverage View Plan Read Review Best...
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by Peter Christiansen | Feb 1, 2024 | How-To, Technology
Improve your online experience with some basic maintenance and privacy tasks
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by Peter Christiansen | Jan 30, 2024 | Technology
Google Fiber will soon be offering 20Gbps internet connections for $250 per month in a handful...
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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...
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by Peter Christiansen | Nov 7, 2023 | Technology
After months of negotiations and regulatory hurdles, Viasat completed its merger of the British satellite communications...
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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?
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by Peter Christiansen | Sep 18, 2023 | FAQ
Weather can negatively impact your internet connection in several ways, depending on what type of connection...
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by Peter Christiansen | Sep 11, 2023 | Brand Guides
Nothing says “Time to upgrade your internet” quite like getting booted from an online game due...
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by Peter Christiansen | Aug 22, 2023 | Technology
Find out about the latest cutting-edge communication technology