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Peter Holslin

Peter Holslin has more than a decade of experience working as a writer and freelance journalist. He graduated with a BA in liberal arts and journalism from New York City’s The New School University in 2008 and went on to contribute to publications like Rolling Stone, VICE, BuzzFeed, and countless others. At HighSpeedInternet.com, he focuses on covering 5G, nerding out about frequency bands and virtual RAN, and producing reviews on emerging services like 5G home internet. He also writes about internet providers and packages, hotspots, VPNs, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting.

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What Are Hotspots and How Do They Work?

by and | May 15, 2025 | Brand Guides

Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.

What Is Mi-Fi? Here’s What You Need to Know About Portable Internet

by | May 15, 2025 | Technology

MiFi is wireless internet you can get on the go. A MiFi device is a small...

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How to Turn On Your Phone’s Wi-Fi Hotspot

by and | May 15, 2025 | Brand Guides, Emergency

Learn how to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot and get online anywhere you go.

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How Much Data a Hotspot Uses

by and | May 15, 2025 | Technology

Mobile hotspots are the energy bars of internet service, giving you quick and easy Wi-Fi while on the go.

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Internet Savings Calculator: 6 Ways To Pay Less

by | May 1, 2025 | How-To

We crunched the numbers to find ways you can shave money off your bill. Read on for our recommendations on getting a cheaper internet plan.

CenturyLink versus Xtream
CenturyLink vs. Mediacom

by | Apr 30, 2025 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

We like CenturyLink the best because it has straightforward plans, Price for Life offers on DSL, and no annual contracts. CenturyLink also delivers the most affordable gigabit internet on the market—over a fiber network, no less.

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Everything You Need to Know About T-Mobile Hotspots

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Brand Guides

Here’s the scoop on T-Mobile’s best mobile hotspot devices, hotspot plans, and cell phone plans with tethering options.

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AT&T Wireless vs. T-Mobile: Which Cellular Provider Is Best for You?

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Need a family plan that won’t sap your wallet? Try AT&T. But if you love to travel, T-Mobile has more than a few perks for globetrotters.

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Get $15 Off Cox Internet With This Mobile Discount

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, News

It used to be that you had to go to different carriers for your internet and...

Cox versus CenturyLink
CenturyLink vs. Cox

by , , and | Apr 23, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Choose CenturyLink for wide availability and affordable 1 Gig packages. Choose Cox for better budget pricing and more consistent speeds.

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How to Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

by , , and | Apr 14, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by and | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.