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 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.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Nov 19, 2025 | Technology
Here’s a rundown of how to budget your data and get more data if you need it. We also give you recommendations for the best internet plans with unlimited data.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 19, 2025 | Brand Guides
Learn what to expect from your Xfinity internet bill.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Nov 19, 2025 | 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 | Nov 19, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
T-Mobile and unWired Broadband both offer a fixed wireless connection, but T-Mobile is more affordable and widely available.