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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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Best Unlimited Wireless Internet

by | Dec 18, 2025 | Brand Guides

Learn about wireless internet, and find out what’s available where you live.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Verizon Internet?

by | Dec 18, 2025 | Brand Guides

There are no surprises with Verizon internet bills. You pay just the price you expect.

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How to Choose an Internet Service Provider

by and | Dec 18, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Buying Guides

1. Find internet providers in your area.
2. Compare plans, pricing, speeds, and more.
3. Discover how much internet speed you need.
4. Test your current internet speed.
5. Know if you’re switching providers and cost of early termination.
6. Choose your internet provider.

Why Is My Hotspot So Slow?

by and | Dec 17, 2025 | Technology

The best ways to improve your hotspot speeds are to restart your hotspot device, plug it...

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Best Cheap Internet Providers and Plans of 2026

by | Dec 12, 2025 | Brand Guides, Featured

Our comprehensive guide walks you through the best way to get cheap home internet.

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Is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Is your T-Mobile Home Internet down? Learn how to tell and when to reach out for help.

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Is Verizon Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Find out about Verizon internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

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Is AT&T Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

No matter what type of internet you have from AT&T, outages are possible. Your mobile service...

Is CenturyLink Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

There may be a CenturyLink outage, or it could be your equipment. Get helpful tips and contact info.

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Is EarthLink Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

There may be an outage, or it could be your equipment. Get helpful tips and contact info.

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Is Spectrum Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Learn all about Spectrum Internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

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Is Google Fiber Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Find out about Google Fiber outages and what you can do to get back online.