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 | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
Find out what programs exist that can help you save money on your internet bill each month.
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 5, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
With the Affordable Connectivity Program ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.
by Peter Christiansen, Rebecca Lee Armstrong, and Kevin Parrish | Jun 3, 2024 | FAQ
The EBB program ended December 31, 2021 and was replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)....
by Peter Christiansen | Jun 3, 2024 | Technology
Learn about the ACP and how to apply for it.
by Peter Christiansen | May 10, 2024 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
How much speed do you need for your streaming service? We give you recommended speeds for Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling™ TV, HBO® GO and more.
by Peter Christiansen | May 1, 2024 | FAQ, News
After months of Congressional deadlock, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has run out of funds. This means that internet prices will be rising for many households as the subsidy ends.
by Peter Christiansen | May 1, 2024 | FAQ
If your home Wi-Fi is slower than it should be, someone might be stealing your bandwidth....
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, News
A federal appeals court overturned the block of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, which requires providers to offer $15 low-income broadband plans. This ruling comes on the heels of the FCC restoring net neutrality protections and just days before the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of funds.
by Peter Christiansen | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Technology
After years of deadlock and delay, the FCC has finally reinstated net neutrality protections to protect the free and open internet.
by Peter Christiansen, Kevin Parrish, and Austin Aguirre | Apr 23, 2024 | FAQ
If you’re setting up your own router or trying to fix an issue with your network, there’s a lot to learn about what cables you’ll need and how to use them.
by Peter Christiansen and Kevin Parrish | Apr 18, 2024 | Brand Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides
You don’t need a lot of speed to play games online or stream games to your devices. We examine what games and their associated networks require from an internet connection and explain how some external factors can disrupt your gameplay.
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...