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Consumer Advocacy Editor

Chili Palmer

Chili Palmer covers home tech services, with a special focus on understanding what families need and how they can stay connected on a budget. She handles internet access and affordability, breaking news, mobile services, and consumer trends. Chili’s work as a writer, reporter, and editor has appeared in publications including Telecompetitor, Utah Business, Idaho Business Review, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and Switchful.com.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Mediacom Internet?

by | Aug 14, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Find out what you will really owe Mediacom every month when you sign up for internet service.

Cox Is Becoming Spectrum—Here’s the All Clear

by | Aug 14, 2026 | News

The Charter-Cox merger just cleared its last hurdle. Here’s what Cox customers can expect.

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What Do You Actually Pay for AT&T Internet?

by | Aug 14, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Find out what you will really owe AT&T every month when you sign up for internet service.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Astound Internet?

by | Aug 14, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Find out what you will really owe Astound every month when you sign up for internet service.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Optimum Internet?

by | Aug 14, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Optimum raises monthly prices after 12 and 24 months. Know what to expect.

CenturyLink versus Optimum
CenturyLink vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by and | Aug 13, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Both providers have fast fiber and no data caps—but Centurylink has a simpler deal.

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Breezeline: Fast Internet, Unbeatable TV, and Mobile Phone Service You Can Rely On

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Sponsored

Fast internet, unbeatable TV, and reliable mobile—all from one dependable provider.

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The Best No-Contract Internet Plans of 2026

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Brand Guides

The best no-contract plans of 2025 are easy to get, easy to cancel, and cost about $50 per month.

Free Wi-Fi Hotspots by Internet Provider

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Brand Guides

Unlock millions of free Wi-Fi hotspots with your home internet plan. Find your provider’s map.

Fiber versus 5G
Fiber vs. 5G Home Internet: Which Is Better?

by and | Aug 12, 2026 | Technology

Superior speeds vs. unbeatable low prices—take your pick

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Is Astound Down?

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Check if you’re in an Astound outage with a live speed test, then fix it fast.

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Is Frontier Internet Down?

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Check if you’re in a Frontier Fiber outage with a live speed test, then fix it fast.