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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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What Do You Actually Pay for Astound Internet?

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Find out what you will really owe Astound every month when you sign up for internet service.

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Is gFiber Internet Down?

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Find out about Google Fiber outages and what you can do to get back online.

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What Do You Actually Pay for CenturyLink Home Internet?

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides

Learn what to expect from your CenturyLink internet bill.

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How Much Internet Speed You Need To Work From Home

by and | Sep 22, 2026 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Internet demands can be high when sending emails, video-conferencing, and just doing your job. So how much internet speed do you need when working from home?

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Is Xfinity Internet Down?

by | Sep 22, 2026 | 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.

Best Internet Providers for Streaming Perks

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Streaming Guides

Find out how to get streaming service access with Spectrum, Verizon, Xfinity, and more.

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Best Cheap Internet Plans of 2026

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured

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

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

by and | Sep 22, 2026 | Technology

Superior speeds vs. unbeatable low prices—take your pick

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Can Verizon One Beat Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile on Price?

by | Sep 16, 2026 | Tech Comparisons (Versus)

All three bundles use the same Verizon network. The difference is in price and fine print.

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Spectrum vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by and | Sep 16, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.

Cox Is Now Spectrum—Here Is What You Need to Know

by | Sep 16, 2026 | News

The Charter-Cox merger is done. Here’s what Cox customers can expect.

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How Much Speed Do You Need To Watch Peacock?

by | Sep 15, 2026 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.