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.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 5, 2026 | How-To
Everything you need to set up and place video calls from your Mac or Windows laptop.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Christiansen | Aug 5, 2026 | Brand Guides
See the best internet discounts for students, from Xfinity, Verizon, Optimum, and more.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 5, 2026 | Brand Guides
Find out what to expect on your first Spectrum internet bill and decipher that one weird Wi-Fi service fee.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 5, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured
We’ve done the sleuthing for you to get the latest on cheap internet, bundles, and more.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 29, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides
Learn why new 5G, fiber, and satellite internet services may mean you aren’t stuck with cable.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 29, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides
Learn about the fees, promos, and price increases to expect from your internet provider.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 29, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides
Once common, annual contracts and early cancellation fees on home internet are no more.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 29, 2026 | Equipment Guides, How-To
How to teach video calling to someone far away — without the frustration.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 28, 2026 | Brand Guides
The best no-contract plans of 2025 are easy to get, easy to cancel, and cost about $50 per month.
by Kevin Parrish and Chili Palmer | Jul 28, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 22, 2026 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 22, 2026 | FAQ
Some apartments already have a preferred internet provider you can sign up with, but is it the best option? Our guide helps you get the best internet for your apartment.