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 | Dec 5, 2024 | News
Optimum Fiber has reached a milestone of half a million customers. Is the service worth a try?
by Chili Palmer | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Do waitlists from Starlink mean slowdowns are on the way? Get the details.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 20, 2024 | Internet Buying Guides
If losing your internet access scares you, prepare now. Find options for any budget.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 18, 2024 | News
Sparklight is testing new pay-as-you-go internet plans, with prices as low as $35 for 30 days.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
CenturyLink offers reasonable (but not great) prices for DSL internet to former ACP customers.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 15, 2024 | News
Frontier’s shareholders have agreed to the $20B Verizon purchase, but monthly bills may go up.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 12, 2024 | News
Three sweet services, one low price PLUS a $400 gift card? Don’t snooze on this deal.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 8, 2024 | News
Brightspeed is giving away three months of free fiber internet, but you have to buy before Jan 7.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 7, 2024 | News
Find out how to get a free Xbox from Verizon this holiday season, plus free smartphones, streaming packages, and more!
by Chili Palmer | Nov 6, 2024 | News
Bell Canada has announced plans to buy Ziply Fiber for $5 billion, but customers won’t see a big change.
by Chili Palmer | Nov 5, 2024 | News
AT&T Fiber internet prices are going up by $5 in November. See how the provider’s cheapest plans compare.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 30, 2024 | News
A new $1B purchase from Corning will mean faster fiber internet installation from AT&T.