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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.

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Best Internet Deals for March 2026

by | Mar 16, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured

We’ve done the sleuthing for you to get the latest on cheap internet, bundles, and more.

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Is Kinetic Internet Down?

by | Mar 13, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Check your Kinetic internet and learn about troubleshooting and refunds for outages.

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The Best No-Contract Internet Plans of 2026

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Brand Guides

The best no-contract plans of 2025 are easy to get, easy to cancel, and cost about $50 per month.

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Best Cheap Internet Providers and Plans of 2026

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Brand Guides, Featured

Our comprehensive guide walks you through the best way to get cheap home internet.

Are you paying more for internet than you expected?

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Learn about the fees, promos, and price increases to expect from your internet provider.

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How Much Should I Be Paying for High-Speed Internet?

by | Mar 12, 2026 | 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.

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How To Get Started With Family Video Calls

by | Mar 9, 2026 | How-To, Streaming Guides

Great video calls require fast internet, a stand, decent lighting, and more. Get the details.

Best Video Calling Apps for Families

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Streaming Guides, Technology

Choose an app for family video calls based on your devices and privacy concerns.

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Is Optimum Internet Down?

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Check your connection, troubleshoot, and decide whether it’s time to switch providers.

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections
FCC Could Tighten Rules for Lifeline Broadband Subsidy

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Internet Buying Guides, Low-Income, News, Technology

The FCC plans to study the Lifeline subsidy, but commissioners are sharply divided.

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AT&T Expands National Guarantee to 5G customers

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides, News

AT&T is promising to provide automatic bill credits for both fiber and 5G internet outages.

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Family Video Call Not Working? Simple Steps To Fix It

by | Mar 5, 2026 | Equipment Guides, Home Networking, How-To, Streaming Guides

Learn how to fix problems with family video calls, like mic, camera, or audio not working.