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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. 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.

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Is Verizon Internet Down?

by | May 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Find out about Verizon internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

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Best Ways to Get Portable Wi-Fi

by and | 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.

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The Best Internet and Mobile Phone Bundles of 2025

by | Apr 30, 2025 | Brand Guides

Save big on mobile phone and home internet service by comparing bundles from top providers.

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Do You Need Fast Internet to Stream Disney+?

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Find out how much speed and data you need to watch Disney+ and get cheap plan options.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Cox Internet?

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Find out what to expect on your first Cox internet bill.

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Optimum Offers Price Locks, Cheap Mobile Bundles

by | Apr 22, 2025 | News

Optimum’s new ad campaign says not to take slow for an answer. Learn about bundle deals.

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How Much Speed Do You Need To Watch Peacock?

by | Apr 16, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

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

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How To Choose a Great Mobile Bundle

by | Apr 15, 2025 | How-To

You could save by bundling, but it’s not guaranteed. Get the details so you can decide.

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How to Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

by , , and | 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?

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The Best No-Contract Internet Plans of 2025

by | 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.

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Could You Qualify for $1,000+ From T-Mobile?

by | Apr 9, 2025 | News

T-Mobile offers more than $1,000 to customers who sign up by May 15. Get the details.

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Is Verizon’s Three-Year Price Guarantee All Hype?

by | Apr 4, 2025 | News

Verizon now has a three-year price guarantee on mobile and internet plans. Should you switch?