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 | Dec 11, 2025 | 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.
by Chili Palmer | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Featured
We’ve done the sleuthing for you to get the latest on cheap internet, bundles, and more.
by Chili Palmer | Dec 10, 2025 | 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 | Dec 10, 2025 | Brand Guides
Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.
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 | Dec 4, 2025 | Brand Guides
Will your bill for T-Mobile home internet be higher than you planned? Learn what to expect.
by Chili Palmer | Dec 4, 2025 | Brand Guides
Find out what you will really owe Spectrum every month when you sign up for internet service.
by Chili Palmer | Dec 2, 2025 | Emergency, How-To
Get your tech bug-out bag ready to go, and get tips on staying connected in a disaster.
by Chili Palmer | Dec 1, 2025 | 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 | Nov 20, 2025 | Brand Guides
Browse and compare the best portable internet providers for internet on the go. Browse plans, prices, internet speed, and more.