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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 Do You Actually Pay for CenturyLink Home Internet?

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Brand Guides

Learn what to expect from your CenturyLink internet bill.

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What Are Hotspots and How Do They Work?

by and | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides

Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.

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Viasat Unleashed: Is This New Plan Right for You?

by | Sep 4, 2025 | Brand Guides

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

4K Streaming Guide

by | Aug 19, 2025 | Streaming Guides

Understand the basics of 4K streaming so you can get the most out of all your services.

Home Broadband
What is Broadband?

by and | Aug 19, 2025 | FAQ

Broadband is another term for high-speed internet access, initially used to differentiate services like DSL and...

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How to Check Your Internet Speed

by and | Aug 18, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Take a quick speed test, then learn what the results mean and get troubleshooting tips.

Everything You Need to Know About Verizon Hotspots

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Equipment Guides

Choose the best personal hotspot, mobile hotspot device, and data-only plan for your needs.

How to Install CenturyLink Internet
How to Install CenturyLink Internet

by and | Aug 7, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, FAQ

If you’re shopping for a new Internet Service Provider (ISP), you’re probably wondering about the installation process. How long does it take? Will you need to drop a bunch of cash for a professional installation? Or can you just do it yourself? We’ll answer all those questions and more in this guide to CenturyLink installation.

9 Reasons To Get Fiber Internet Installed (While It’s Still Free)

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides, News

On the fence about fiber? Read how it could bring health, wealth, and high-speed happiness.

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Best Hotspot Data Plans of 2026

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Brand Guides

Learn why all-in-one smartphone plans are the best way to get hotspot data in 2025.

What to Expect When T-Mobile Takes Over

by | Jul 29, 2025 | News

Find out what to expect after T-Mobile acquires Lumos, Metronet, and UScellular.

Internet Facts and Statistics 2025

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Data and Research, Featured

Get all the most important stats and facts and about internet cost, usage, and access in 2025.