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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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The Best No-Contract Internet Plans of 2025

by | Jun 23, 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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Is Spectrum Internet Down?

by | Jun 23, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Learn all about Spectrum Internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

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Is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Down?

by | Jun 20, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Is your T-Mobile Home Internet down? Learn how to tell and when to reach out for help.

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Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Brand Guides

Get the skinny on mobile plans and cell phones reserved for seniors 55+.

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How To Get Affordable Internet From Sparklight

by | Jun 5, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Sparklight’s Lift plan lets low-income customers skip autopay, installation, and equipment fees.

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The Best Mobile Hotspots of 2025

by | Jun 2, 2025 | Brand Guides

Learn about the best hotspot devices for each mobile provider and get tips on how to shop.

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Compare Unlimited Home Internet Plans Without Data Caps

by | May 31, 2025 | Brand Guides

Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.

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How To Get Internet in a New Apartment

by | May 30, 2025 | FAQ

Find out if 5G home internet is a good option for your new apartment.

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How Much Internet Speed You Need To Work From Home

by , , and | May 30, 2025 | 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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Mobile Hotspot vs. Phone Tethering: What’s the Difference?

by and | May 29, 2025 | Technology

Phone tethering and mobile hotspots both get you portable Wi-Fi, but in different ways. Read on to see which is the better option for you.

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Viasat Unleashed: Is This New Plan Right for You?

by | May 28, 2025 | Brand Guides

Think Starlink is the only good internet for folks off the beaten path? Elon Musk and...

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How To Choose a Hotspot Data Plan

by | May 21, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Not sure how to pick a hotspot data plan? Get all the info in our comprehensive guide.