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 | Oct 22, 2024 | News
Verizon and Frontier want to merge, but Frontier customers could get charged $10 more per month.

by Chili Palmer | Oct 19, 2024 | News
SpaceX can reuse rocket boosters, but can it really increase Starlink internet speeds by 10X?

by Chili Palmer | Oct 18, 2024 | News
The FCC is investigating data caps. Can you get an unlimited data plan where you live?

by Chili Palmer | Oct 10, 2024 | News
T-Mobile’s 5G On Demand can help industries cut costs, support remote production, enhance operational efficiency, and boost deployment speed and flexibility.

by Chili Palmer | Oct 9, 2024 | Emergency, News
T-Mobile customers may be able to send text messages via satellite in hurricane zones.

by Chili Palmer | Oct 9, 2024 | News
The Starlink standard dish is now priced at $349, but you could get fees or discounts depending on your address.

by Chili Palmer | Oct 8, 2024 | Emergency, News
Mobile phone and internet providers rush in to help after Hurricane Helene.

by Chili Palmer and Kevin Parrish | Oct 8, 2024 | Brand Guides
Verizon doesn’t offer traditional mobile and internet bundles. Find out how you pair the two.

by Chili Palmer | Oct 3, 2024 | Emergency, News
Starlink offers one free month of internet service to Hurricane Helene survivors. Learn how to apply.

by Chili Palmer | Oct 2, 2024 | Emergency, News
Starlink proved itself in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Does every home need a Dishy?

by Chili Palmer | Oct 1, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment, News
Dish Network and DIRECTV have big plans to merge. Get details on what customers can expect.

by Chili Palmer | Sep 30, 2024 | Brand Guides, News
Find out how to get six months of free gigabit internet from AT&T Fiber.