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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.

When Will Google Fiber Be Available in Your City?

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 21, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Google Fiber offers one of the fastest and most highly rated internet connections in the country,...

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What Is a Good Internet Speed for Gaming?

by Peter Christiansen and Kevin Parrish | Dec 20, 2023 | 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.

Megabits vs. Megabytes: What you need to know

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Dec 20, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.

Mbps vs. Gbps: Do You Need Gigabit Internet?

by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Dec 20, 2023 | FAQ, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is a connection with speeds between 940–1,000 Mbps. But do you really need a connection that fast? We list the benefits of a gigabit connection and every plan with gigabit speeds and faster so you can decide.

New Hughesnet Satellite Means New Opportunities for Small Businesses

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides

It’s pretty hard to run a business without a reliable internet connection. From email to point-of-service...

What the Jupiter-3 Satellite Means for the Satellite Industry

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 19, 2023 | Brand Guides, Featured

On July 28, 2023, Hughesnet’s Jupiter-3 satellite (also known as EchoStar XXIV) launched from Cape Canaveral...

T-Mobile vs. HughesNet: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 13, 2023 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus), Provider Reviews

Compare T-Mobile and HughesNet to find out which wireless internet provider best fits your online needs.

T-Mobile vs. Google Fiber: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 12, 2023 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Best prices Customer rating: 4.1/5* Price: $50.00/mo.† Speed: 72–245Mbps Internet type: 5G Home Data cap: Unlimited...

T-Mobile vs. EarthLink: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 7, 2023 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Comparing two of the most widely available internet providers in the nation.

Google Fiber vs. AT&T

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 5, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How does Google Fiber measure up to AT&T? Compare plans, prices, download speeds and more.

Google Fiber vs. Xfinity: Which Internet Provider is Best For You?

by Peter Christiansen | Dec 5, 2023 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

How do Xfinity and Google Fiber measure up? Compare plans, prices, internet speeds, and more in our provider comparison.

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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): Bridging the Digital Divide with Accessible Internet Solutions

by Peter Christiansen | Nov 21, 2023 | Technology

Learn about the ACP and how to apply for it.