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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 Prepaid DSL and Fiber Internet Providers

by | May 8, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Learn about pay-as-you-go options from fiber and DSL home internet providers.

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Best Prepaid Cable Internet Providers of 2026

by | May 8, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Learn about the best pay-as-you-go cable internet options, with no credit checks required.

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Best Prepaid 5G Home Internet Providers

by | May 8, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

See our picks for pay-as-you-go home internet from 5G home internet providers.

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Best Prepaid Internet of 2026

by | May 8, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Learn about excellent pay-as-you-go home internet options from 5G, cable, and fiber providers.

Is Starlink Internet Down?

by | May 8, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Find out if there’s a Starlink outage and see what you can do to get back up, fast.

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What Does Verizon’s New Hurricane Response Tech Mean for You?

by | May 7, 2026 | News

Learn about Verizon’s plans to use satellites, AI, and off-road vehicles for disaster recovery.

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Best Cheap Internet Providers and Plans of 2026

by | May 6, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured

See plans for as low as $25 per month and get tips for choosing an affordable, reliable plan.

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

by and | May 5, 2026 | Technology

Superior speeds vs. unbeatable low prices—take your pick

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Quantum Fiber: ACP Customers Should Apply for the Lifeline Program

by | May 4, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Quantum Fiber is a Lifeline participant and encourages former ACP customers to apply.

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Verizon’s Visible Offers Home Internet for $25/mo.

by | May 1, 2026 | News

Compare Visible’s 5G home internet offering with deals from Mint Mobile and AT&T.

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The Best No-Contract Internet Plans of 2026

by | Apr 30, 2026 | Brand Guides

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

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Mediacom

by and | Apr 30, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Learn about internet plans for low-income families, seniors, military, and first responders.