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 | Sep 22, 2025 | Brand Guides
Will your bill for T-Mobile home internet be higher than you planned? Learn what to expect.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
There may be a CenturyLink outage, or it could be your equipment. Get helpful tips and contact info.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2025 | Brand Guides
There are no surprises with Verizon internet bills. You pay just the price you expect.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
Figure out if Xfinity internet is down in your neighborhood, learn why outages happen, and get tips on getting back online fast.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Sep 22, 2025 | FAQ
The available internet packages will vary greatly by location but on average cost about $50.00 per month for about 100 Mbps of speed. The average advertised package for stand-alone internet service in America is around $50 per month during the initial promotional offer and about $60 per month after the promotional period expires.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 19, 2025 | Brand Guides
Learn what to expect from your Xfinity internet bill.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 19, 2025 | Brand Guides
Learn what to expect from your CenturyLink internet bill.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides
Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides
Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 4, 2025 | Brand Guides
Think Starlink is the only good internet for folks off the beaten path? Elon Musk and...
by Peter Christiansen and Chili Palmer | Sep 3, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides
How much speed do you need for your streaming service? We give you recommended speeds for Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling™ TV, HBO® GO and more.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 2, 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.
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