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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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Starlink Roam Unlimited Is Here, but Is It Worth It?

by | Oct 29, 2024 | News, Technology

Starlink Roam lets you take your satellite internet on the road, but is upgrading a good idea? We go through the pros and cons of Starlink’s new service.

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Industry Groups Sue to Block Click-to-Cancel Rule

by | Oct 25, 2024 | News

Several industry groups sued the FTC to stop the Click-to-Cancel rule from going into effect.

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Cancel Anytime: FTC Announces Click-to-Cancel Rule

by | Oct 21, 2024 | News

Thousands have complained to the FTC about getting stuck in subscriptions they can’t cancel.

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Internet Archive Back Online After Hack

by | Oct 18, 2024 | News

The Internet Archive, a nonprofit digital library, is back online in read-only mode.

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections
Broadband Labels Now on All Internet Plans

by | Oct 15, 2024 | News

Internet providers of all sizes are now required to display broadband information labels next to all their plans.

8 Terrifying Security Flaws
US Wiretap Systems Allegedly Hit by Chinese Hackers

by | Oct 9, 2024 | News

A hacking group tied to the Chinese government infiltrated the networks of internet providers.

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How To Start a Blog

by | Oct 8, 2024 | How-To

We walk you through the basics of everything you need to know to start a blog.

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What is Satellite 5G?

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Technology

Find out about the latest cutting-edge communication technology

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ROUTERS Act Takes a Narrow View on Cybersecurity

by , , and | Oct 3, 2024 | Featured, Technology

The bill requires a report for Congress no later than one year from when the bill is signed.

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Court Rules TikTok Not Protected by Section 230

by | Sep 26, 2024 | News

The Third Circuit has ruled that algorithmic feeds like TikTok are expressive content and can now be found liable for harm they cause.

Best Web Hosting Services

by | Sep 24, 2024 | Web Hosting

When choosing a web hosting service, the best choice depends on your needs, your technical expertise, and your budget.

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How To Search by Image

by | Sep 20, 2024 | How-To

Learn how to perform an image search to find image sources, similar images, and more.