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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 Does Verizon’s New Hurricane Response Tech Mean for You?

by | May 7, 2026 | News

Learn about Verizon’s plans to use satellites, AI, and off-road vehicles for disaster recovery.

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Verizon’s Visible Offers Home Internet for $25/mo.

by | May 1, 2026 | News

Compare Visible’s 5G home internet offering with deals from Mint Mobile and AT&T.

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Home Internet Contracts Are Dead

by | Apr 29, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides

Once common, annual contracts and early cancellation fees on home internet are no more.

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AT&T Adds $25 Low-Income Discount to 5G

by | Apr 29, 2026 | News

AT&T is making its low-income plan available throughout its 5G home internet network.

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Optimum Promo Challenges Verizon and AT&T

by | Apr 17, 2026 | News

Optimum Mobile campaign promises you can save by switching from Verizon or AT&T.

Are You Paying More for Internet Than You Expected?

by | Apr 13, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Learn about the fees, promos, and price increases to expect from your internet provider.

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How Much Internet Speed You Need To Work From Home

by and | Apr 13, 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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Can You Trust Home Internet From a Budget Mobile Carrier?

by | Apr 10, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides, Security

Learn about prioritization, data caps, and max speeds from MVNO home internet.

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US Mobile Takes Orbit with Starlink Bundles

by | Apr 10, 2026 | News

US Mobile is offering a home internet bundle for less than $50, but the details matter.

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Do You Get More Spam Texts and Robocalls on MVNO Networks?

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides, Security

Learn how number recycling and anti-spam software impact robocalls and unwanted texts.

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Can You Trust an MVNO?

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides

See how price, spam call blocking, deprioritization, and home internet work with budget MVNO carriers.

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How Good Is Mint Mobile’s Offer to “Unf*!” Your Internet Bill?

by | Apr 8, 2026 | News

Compare cable and 5G plans with the new “Unf*!” your internet bill” Bundle from Mint Mobile.