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. Previously writing under the name Rebecca Palmer, Chili’s work as a writer, reporter, and editor has appeared in a wide range of news, consumer tech, and business publications.
by Peter Holslin, Dave Schafer, and Chili Palmer | Apr 14, 2025 | FAQ, Technology
It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?
by Chili Palmer | Apr 14, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 14, 2025 | Brand Guides
The best no-contract plans of 2025 are easy to get, easy to cancel, and cost about $50 per month.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Apr 14, 2025 | Brand Guides, Featured
Our comprehensive guide walks you through the best way to get cheap home internet.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To
Find out about Verizon internet outages and what you can do to get back online.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 10, 2025 | Brand Guides
Will your bill for T-Mobile home internet be higher than you planned? Learn what to expect.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 9, 2025 | News
T-Mobile offers more than $1,000 to customers who sign up by May 15. Get the details.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 7, 2025 | Brand Guides
Pairing your internet with your phone plan makes a lot of sense—it simplifies billing and costs you less overall. So here’s a detailed guide to the best phone plans you can get from internet providers and the discounts and perks that come with them.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 4, 2025 | News
Verizon now has a three-year price guarantee on mobile and internet plans. Should you switch?
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology
T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 2, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides
Find out what to expect on your first Cox internet bill.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 1, 2025 | 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.