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 | Feb 12, 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 | Feb 12, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Choose Verizon Fios or 5G/4G home internet over AT&T Air for choice, reliability, and perks.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 12, 2026 | Brand Guides
Learn about wireless internet, and find out what’s available where you live.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Feb 11, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
You get bargain deals and cheap prices from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, while Breezeline delivers faster speeds over a reliable cable connection. Read on to see which of these providers works best for you.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 11, 2026 | Brand Guides
Will your bill for T-Mobile home internet be higher than you planned? Learn what to expect.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 11, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
T-Mobile and unWired Broadband both offer a fixed wireless connection, but T-Mobile is more affordable and widely available.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 10, 2026 | Technology
Hidden upgrades from all three carriers make 5G feel like a plutonium-powered DeLorean.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 6, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides
Learn about the fees, promos, and price increases to expect from your internet provider.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 6, 2026 | News
AT&T bought Quantum Fiber and offers mobile and internet bundles nationwide. Do you qualify?
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Feb 5, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Both providers have fast fiber and no data caps—but Centurylink has a simpler deal.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 5, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured
Our comprehensive guide walks you through the best way to get cheap home internet.
by Chili Palmer and Kevin Parrish | Feb 5, 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.