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 | Mar 9, 2026 | How-To, Parental Controls
In this guide, you can learn about YouTube’s parental controls and how to provide a safe, guided experience for your kids on YouTube.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 9, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
We compared these two widespread wired internet options.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 6, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Choose Spectrum for a satisfying customer experience and a smooth installation process. Choose Windstream for rural connectivity or if its fiber-optic internet is available in your area.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 6, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
How do Google Fiber and Spectrum measure up? Compare prices, internet speeds, customer satisfaction, and more in this in-depth provider comparison.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 5, 2026 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
The terms “bandwidth” and “latency” are always associated with speed. But what do they mean and how to they affect speed? We explain the difference.
by Peter Christiansen | Mar 2, 2026 | FAQ, Technology
We explain everything you need to know about satellite internet and how it works.
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 25, 2026 | Technology, Trends
We look into why the internet is splintering and what internet users can do to stop it.
by Kevin Parrish and Peter Christiansen | Feb 24, 2026 | 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.
by Peter Christiansen and Chili Palmer | Feb 23, 2026 | Brand Guides, FAQ
Browse the top internet providers and plans without committing to a phone line or cable plan. Compare speeds, prices, plan details and more.
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 23, 2026 | Technology
Learn about fiber-optic internet connections and how you can get fiber internet in your home.
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 20, 2026 | Parental Controls, Security, Technology
We take a deep dive into the potential benefits and harms of online age verification systems.
by Peter Christiansen | Feb 20, 2026 | FAQ
Fiber is fast. Really fast. In fact, it’s the fastest way we have to transmit data, which is why having fiber internet in your home gives such a smooth internet experience. But how fast is fast?