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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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Breezeline: Fast Internet, Unbeatable TV, and Mobile Phone Service You Can Rely On

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Sponsored

Fast internet, unbeatable TV, and reliable mobile—all from one dependable provider.

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The Best No-Contract Internet Plans of 2026

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Brand Guides

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

Free Wi-Fi Hotspots by Internet Provider

by | Aug 12, 2026 | Brand Guides

Unlock millions of free Wi-Fi hotspots with your home internet plan. Find your provider’s map.

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

by and | Aug 12, 2026 | Technology

Superior speeds vs. unbeatable low prices—take your pick

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Is Astound Down?

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Check if you’re in an Astound outage with a live speed test, then fix it fast.

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Is Frontier Internet Down?

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Check if you’re in a Frontier Fiber outage with a live speed test, then fix it fast.

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Best Cheap Internet Plans of 2026

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured

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

AT&T Fiber versus Optimum
AT&T vs. Optimum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Aug 10, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Both have insanely fast fiber, but AT&T wins with great ratings and straight pricing.

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You May Not Be Stuck With the Cable Monopoly

by | Aug 10, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides

Learn why new 5G, fiber, and satellite internet services may mean you aren’t stuck with cable.

Optimum versus Verizon
Optimum vs. Verizon: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by and | Aug 10, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

While Optimum has slightly cheaper plans and better satisfaction from its customers, it ultimately falls short of delivering the same quality and coverage that Verizon Fios plans can. If you’re trying to shave a few bucks a month off your bills, you can pick up Optimum and at worst cancel easily if you don’t like what you get, but we think Verizon Fios is the provider you’ll want to be with for the long haul.

Optimum versus T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Optimum vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by and | Aug 10, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

Optimum has the edge with speed, but T-Mobile’s straightforward plan and policies receive higher customer ratings.

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Are You Missing Out on Xfinity’s WiFi PowerBoost?

by | Aug 7, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Technology

Xfinity offers 23 million secure hotspots. Here’s how to log in and stay safe.