Author

Chili Palmer

With more than 15 years' experience in the coverage of tech and consumer issues, Chili Palmer holds a bachelor's degree in print journalism from Weber State University. Before joining highspeedinternet.com, she wrote about home internet and cable TV for Switchful.com. Her writing and editing work has also appeared in the Idaho Business Review, Utah Business magazine, Top Ten Reviews, Deseret News, and more. Previously writing under the name Rebecca Palmer, Chili is passionate about providing accurate and accessible information any time you're trying to connect … whether you already speak geek or just got your first smartphone.

Report: Cheapest and Most Expensive States for Internet Service in 2024

by Chili Palmer | Apr 24, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

Americans are counting every dollar these days, but how much you spend on internet—and the speeds...

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Best Cheap Internet Providers and Plans 2024

by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Apr 22, 2024 | Brand Guides

Compare the best cheap internet providers and get affordable home internet from the top providers. Our comprehensive guide walks you through the best way to get cheap home internet.

The Best Mobile Hotspots of 2024

by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Apr 19, 2024 | Brand Guides

While many phones can become a mobile hotspot for your other devices, having a dedicated mobile hotspot can save your mobile data and keep you connected.

How Much Internet Speed Do You Need for YouTube?

by Peter Christiansen and Chili Palmer | Apr 10, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

It is possible to watch YouTube on very slow internet connections, even with download speeds below...

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Got Slow Internet? 4 Cold, Hard Facts (And 6 Solutions to Everyday Errors)

by Chili Palmer | Apr 9, 2024 | How-To, Technology

It’s not me, it’s you: Why slow internet isn’t always a problem on your end.

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Is Spectrum Internet Down?

by Chili Palmer | Apr 8, 2024 | Brand Guides

Learn all about Spectrum Internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

Is Xfinity Internet Down?

by Chili Palmer | Apr 8, 2024 | Brand Guides

Figure out if Xfinity internet is down in your neighborhood, learn why outages happen, and get tips on getting back online fast.

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How Much Internet Data Do You Need?

by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Apr 5, 2024 | Technology

Here’s a rundown of how to budget your data and get more data if you need it. We also give you recommendations for the best internet plans with unlimited data.

Is AT&T Internet Down?

by Chili Palmer | Mar 25, 2024 | Brand Guides

No matter what type of internet you have from AT&T, outages are a fact of life....

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by Kevin Parrish and Chili Palmer | Mar 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, Provider Comparisons (Versus)

CenturyLink and Spectrum offer two completely different internet connections, but which one is right for you? We compare the two providers so you can make the best choice if they’re both available where you live.

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How fast should your internet be? The FCC now says 100Mbps

by Chili Palmer | Mar 14, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

Download speeds of 25Mbps are no longer fast enough to fully participate in modern society, according...

What Is Brightspeed and Why Did It Take Over My CenturyLink Internet Plan?

by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Mar 4, 2024 | Brand Guides

Brightspeed is a new internet provider that recently acquired the DSL customers of Lumen Technologies, the parent company of CenturyLink.