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 | Jun 18, 2026 | Brand Guides
Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 17, 2026 | News
New rewards, lower prices, and a bundle plan—Verizon’s making big moves. We break it down.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 17, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured
We’ve done the sleuthing for you to get the latest on cheap internet, bundles, and more.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Jun 17, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
You get bargain deals and cheap prices from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, while Breezeline delivers faster speeds over a reliable cable connection. Read on to see which of these providers works best for you.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 17, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
T-Mobile and unWired Broadband both offer a fixed wireless connection, but T-Mobile is more affordable and widely available.
by Chili Palmer and Austin Aguirre | Jun 16, 2026 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
Optimum has the edge with speed, but T-Mobile’s straightforward plan and policies receive higher customer ratings.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 12, 2026 | Brand Guides
Our top picks for family video calls, from the budget Fire tablet to the premium iPad Air.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 10, 2026 | Emergency, How-To
Get your tech bug-out bag ready to go, and get tips on staying connected in a disaster.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 9, 2026 | How-To
Make video calls on your TV using your smartphone and a streaming device. No webcam required!
by Chili Palmer | Jun 9, 2026 | How-To
Learn how to call 911 from your iPad by pairing it with a connected iPhone.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 9, 2026 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 9, 2026 | Emergency, How-To
Build a climate change disaster toolkit, and get tips on staying connected in a hurricane.