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 | 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 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Verizon has the slight edge here, but both carriers offer reliability and reasonable prices.
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.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 23, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured
Our comprehensive guide walks you through the best way to get cheap home internet.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 23, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides
Learn about the fees, promos, and price increases to expect from your internet provider.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 20, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
There may be an outage, or it could be your equipment. Get helpful tips and contact info.