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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.

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

by Peter Holslin | Jun 21, 2023 | Technology

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

The Best Internet Providers in the San Fernando Valley

by Peter Holslin | Jun 2, 2023 | Brand Guides

The San Fernando Valley covers a huge swath of Los Angeles and many of LA County’s...

Is Bundling AT&T Phone and Internet Worth It?

by Peter Holslin | May 31, 2023 | Brand Guides

AT&T dishes out generous internet deals for new customers, and you’re destined to get a particularly sweet one when you bundle an AT&T internet plan and cell phone plan together.

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Watching Your Wi-Fi Diet? Here’s How Much Data a Hotspot Uses

by Peter Holslin | May 31, 2023 | Technology

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

Everything You Need to Know About AT&T Hotspots

by Peter Holslin | May 30, 2023 | Product Reviews

We’ve got the scoop on AT&T’s best hotspots, data plans, and more.

5g internet service could replace cable internet

Why This New Internet Service Totally Beats Cable

by Peter Holslin | May 30, 2023 | Brand Guides

You’ve heard of 5G for your cell phone, but did you know Verizon and T-Mobile are...

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Yes, a VPN Slows Your Internet—Here’s What to Do About It

by Peter Holslin | May 26, 2023 | Technology

Using a VPN (virtual private network) slows down your internet connection—but some VPNs are slower than others.

The 5 Fastest VPNs Actually Worth Your Money

by Peter Holslin | May 10, 2023 | Internet Speed Guides

What are the best VPNs for a fast internet speed? We break down the best VPNs and recommend the fastest VPNs available.

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7 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Internet

by Peter Holslin | May 5, 2023 | Internet Speed Guides

We’ll explain the most common Wi-Fi problems and give suggestions for the most affordable upgrades.

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5G Fixed Wireless Internet: Why You Should Try It

by Peter Holslin | Mar 3, 2023 | Technology

Although availability is mostly limited to big cities and metro areas, 5G fixed wireless internet is well worth trying out because it’s fast, relatively cheap, and easy to set up.

Xfinity Flex Review

by Peter Holslin | Mar 2, 2023 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Streaming Guides

Image: Comcast As of 11/10/2023 Xfinity Flex is no longer available Jump to: Bottom line |...

The Fastest Internet Providers in 2023

by Peter Holslin | Feb 10, 2023 | Brand Guides

Do you want the fastest internet connection you can get? We dig into our speed test data to see which internet providers have the best speeds in the US.