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 and Austin Aguirre | Oct 1, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Optimum has the edge with speed, but T-Mobile’s straightforward plan and policies receive higher customer ratings.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 30, 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.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Sep 30, 2026 | 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.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 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 and Peter Holslin | Sep 22, 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 | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides
Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides
Find out what you will really owe Astound every month when you sign up for internet service.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides
Learn why new 5G, fiber, and satellite internet services may mean you aren’t stuck with cable.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
Find out about Google Fiber outages and what you can do to get back online.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides
Learn what to expect from your CenturyLink internet bill.
by Kevin Parrish and Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2026 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
Internet demands can be high when sending emails, video-conferencing, and just doing your job. So how much internet speed do you need when working from home?
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
Figure out if Xfinity internet is down in your neighborhood, learn why outages happen, and get tips on getting back online fast.