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 | Apr 3, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides
Learn how to get the best deals on home internet service by switching providers at the right time.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 2, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides
Learn why new 5G, fiber, and satellite internet services may mean you aren’t stuck with cable.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 2, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Verizon has the slight edge here, but both carriers offer reliability and reasonable prices.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 1, 2026 | Streamer Comparisons (Versus)
Amazon Prime Video has a bigger library, but Netflix has more movies and shows you actually want to watch.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 31, 2026 | Brand Guides
The best no-contract plans of 2025 are easy to get, easy to cancel, and cost about $50 per month.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 31, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
Quantum Fiber is a Lifeline participant and encourages former ACP customers to apply.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 31, 2026 | Streaming Guides
Find out how to get streaming service access with Spectrum, Verizon, Xfinity, and more.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Mar 30, 2026 | How-To
Get easy travel Wi-Fi using your own smartphone or see our list of chains with free hotspots.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 30, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured
We’ve done the sleuthing for you to get the latest on cheap internet, bundles, and more.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 27, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides
Learn about what you could gain by shopping for internet service at least twice a year.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 23, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
There may be a CenturyLink outage, or it could be your equipment. Get helpful tips and contact info.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Mar 23, 2026 | Technology
Here’s a rundown of how to budget your data and get more data if you need it. We also give you recommendations for the best internet plans with unlimited data.