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. Previously writing under the name Rebecca Palmer, Chili’s work as a writer, reporter, and editor has appeared in a wide range of news, consumer tech, and business publications.

by Chili Palmer | May 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To
Find out about Verizon internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | May 1, 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 | Apr 30, 2025 | Brand Guides
Save big on mobile phone and home internet service by comparing bundles from top providers.

by Chili Palmer | Apr 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To
Find out how much speed and data you need to watch Disney+ and get cheap plan options.

by Chili Palmer | Apr 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides
Find out what to expect on your first Cox internet bill.

by Chili Palmer | Apr 22, 2025 | News
Optimum’s new ad campaign says not to take slow for an answer. Learn about bundle deals.

by Chili Palmer | Apr 16, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.

by Chili Palmer | Apr 15, 2025 | How-To
You could save by bundling, but it’s not guaranteed. Get the details so you can decide.

by Peter Holslin, Dave Schafer, and Chili Palmer | Apr 14, 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 | Apr 14, 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 | Apr 9, 2025 | News
T-Mobile offers more than $1,000 to customers who sign up by May 15. Get the details.

by Chili Palmer | Apr 4, 2025 | News
Verizon now has a three-year price guarantee on mobile and internet plans. Should you switch?