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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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Optimum Offers Deals on Mesh Extenders, Tech Support, and Streaming Services

by | May 16, 2025 | News

Optimum adds mesh extenders, tech support, and streaming services to home internet offerings.

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How to Turn On Your Phone’s Wi-Fi Hotspot

by and | May 15, 2025 | Brand Guides, Emergency

Learn how to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot and get online anywhere you go.

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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 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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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.

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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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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?

Taking T-Mobile’s direct-to-device satellite texting for a spin

by | Feb 20, 2025 | News

Learn about our real-world testing of T-Mobile’s satellite text messaging service.