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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 | Aug 22, 2023 | Technology
When will 4G be phased out? Are 4G phones still worth buying in 2023, or is it time to upgrade to 5G? Let’s go through the details of why you don’t have to worry about your 4G phone becoming obsolete just yet.
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by Peter Christiansen and Austin Aguirre | Aug 4, 2023 | FAQ, Technology
If you still find spots in your house where you don’t get internet, you may need to move your router. Here’s where you should place it.
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by Peter Christiansen | Jul 5, 2023 | Streaming Guides
How to watch cat videos on satellite internet without breaking the bank
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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.
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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...
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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...
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by Peter Christiansen | May 23, 2023 | FAQ, Working Remotely Guides
When budgets are tight, internet service can be one of the easier obligations to put on...
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by Peter Christiansen | May 15, 2023 | FAQ, Technology
The internet is the backbone of modern global communication and works by transmitting information across a...
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by Peter Christiansen | Apr 6, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
What to expect when you sign up for HughesNet.
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by Peter Christiansen | Apr 6, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides
What to expect when you sign up for Viasat.
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by Peter Christiansen | Mar 27, 2023 | Technology
Wi-Fi 6 is a high-efficiency wireless communication protocol designed specifically to better manage home networks with...
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by Peter Christiansen | Mar 21, 2023 | FAQ
Yes, upgrading to a faster internet plan should improve your Wi-Fi speed if your provider isn't...