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 Peter Christiansen | Aug 18, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
Take a quick speed test, then learn what the results mean and get troubleshooting tips.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 18, 2025 | Equipment Guides
Choose the best personal hotspot, mobile hotspot device, and data-only plan for your needs.
by Chili Palmer and Austin Aguirre | Aug 7, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, FAQ
If you’re shopping for a new Internet Service Provider (ISP), you’re probably wondering about the installation process. How long does it take? Will you need to drop a bunch of cash for a professional installation? Or can you just do it yourself? We’ll answer all those questions and more in this guide to CenturyLink installation.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 30, 2025 | Brand Guides
Learn why all-in-one smartphone plans are the best way to get hotspot data in 2025.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 29, 2025 | News
Find out what to expect after T-Mobile acquires Lumos, Metronet, and UScellular.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 14, 2025 | Data and Research, Featured
Get all the most important stats and facts and about internet cost, usage, and access in 2025.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 10, 2025 | News
The FTC’s click-to-cancel rule was all set for July, but it’s been blocked by an appeals court.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 28, 2025 | News
Learn how Spectrum TV customers get free access to Hulu and eight other streaming services.
by Chili Palmer | May 21, 2025 | Equipment Guides
Not sure how to pick a hotspot data plan? Get all the info in our comprehensive guide.
by Austin Aguirre and Chili Palmer | May 20, 2025 | Brand Guides
Here’s what to expect from Verizon’s super easy and convenient 5G Home Internet self-installation.
by Chili Palmer | May 16, 2025 | News
The FCC approved the merger between Verizon and Frontier. Get the details.
by Chili Palmer | May 16, 2025 | News
Read about the proposed merger between Spectrum and Cox and see how prices could change.