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.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 29, 2026 | Streaming Guides
Peacock is the best way to watch the Super Bowl LX in 2026, but you can also watch on NFL+ or NBC.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 22, 2026 | News
Do you qualify for six months of free fiber internet from Verizon? Get the details.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Jan 22, 2026 | Technology
A hotspot is great for traveling—but it’s not so great for using at home.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 21, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
Brightspeed is replacing the ACP discount with funds from its own coffers. Get the details.
by Peter Christiansen and Chili Palmer | Jan 21, 2026 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
How much speed do you need for your streaming service? We give you recommended speeds for Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling™ TV, HBO® GO and more.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 15, 2026 | Brand Guides
Get the skinny on mobile plans and cell phones reserved for seniors 55+.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 15, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
T-Mobile Wireless is a better choice than Verizon Wireless, but just barely. Get the details.
by Chili Palmer and Austin Aguirre | Jan 13, 2026 | Brand Guides
Cox Mobile has all the perks of the big carriers for about half the price.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 13, 2026 | Brand Guides
There are no surprises with Verizon internet bills. You pay just the price you expect.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 7, 2026 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
You can watch YouTube TV with slow internet, but you need faster speeds for more devices or better picture. Get details and recommendations for finding the right plan.
by Chili Palmer | Jan 7, 2026 | Brand Guides
Here’s the scoop on T-Mobile’s best mobile hotspot devices, hotspot plans, and cell phone plans with tethering options.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Jan 6, 2026 | 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.