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 | Dec 17, 2025 | Technology
The best ways to improve your hotspot speeds are to restart your hotspot device, plug it...
by Peter Holslin, Dave Schafer, and Chili Palmer | Dec 8, 2025 | FAQ, Technology
It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Dec 5, 2025 | Brand Guides
Compare the top 5g mobile hotspots of 2022. Browse providers, devices, and more.
by Chili Palmer and Andrea GutierrezPrieto | Dec 4, 2025 | Internet Buying Guides
Free TVs, gift cards, speakers, and gift cards galore! See all Cyber Week internet deals today.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 27, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
Breezeline offers two cheap plans for basic internet, but only one requires income qualification.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides
Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 4, 2025 | Brand Guides
Think Starlink is the only good internet for folks off the beaten path? Elon Musk and...
by Chili Palmer | Aug 19, 2025 | Streaming Guides
Understand the basics of 4K streaming so you can get the most out of all your services.
by Peter Christiansen and Chili Palmer | Aug 19, 2025 | FAQ
Broadband is another term for high-speed internet access, initially used to differentiate services like DSL and...
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.
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