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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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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?

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by and | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.

Are you paying more for internet than you expected?

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

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

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What Do You Actually Pay for Verizon Internet?

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Brand Guides

There are no surprises with Verizon internet bills. You pay just the price you expect.

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Xfinity Rolls Out Free Speed Boost for Mobile and Internet Customers

by | Mar 13, 2025 | News

Do you qualify for Xfinity’s free speed boost for internet and mobile customers? Find out.

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Get a Free TV or VR Headset When You Switch to Verizon Home Internet

by | Mar 11, 2025 | News

This month, you can get a free TV or VR headset when you switch to Verizon Home Internet.

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Spectrum vs. Frontier: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by and | Mar 10, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.

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T-Mobile vs. unWired Broadband: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

T-Mobile and unWired Broadband both offer a fixed wireless connection, but T-Mobile is more affordable and widely available.

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How Much Internet Data Do You Need?

by and | Mar 5, 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.

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Starlink Standard Receivers Go On Sale for $149

by | Feb 28, 2025 | News

Some Starlink customers get cheap plans and a big Dishie discount, but others get a waitlist.

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Starlink Mini on Sale for $499

by | Feb 27, 2025 | News

You can now get $100 off the Starlink Mini, but what do you need to know before you order?