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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. 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.

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Is Verizon Internet Down?

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Find out about Verizon internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

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What Do You Actually Pay for T-Mobile Home Internet?

by | Apr 10, 2025 | Brand Guides

Will your bill for T-Mobile home internet be higher than you planned? Learn what to expect.

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Could You Qualify for $1,000+ From T-Mobile?

by | Apr 9, 2025 | News

T-Mobile offers more than $1,000 to customers who sign up by May 15. Get the details.

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Is Verizon’s Three-Year Price Guarantee All Hype?

by | Apr 4, 2025 | News

Verizon now has a three-year price guarantee on mobile and internet plans. Should you switch?

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by and | 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.

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How Much Internet Speed Do You Need for YouTube TV?

by | 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.

Are you paying more for internet than you expected?

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

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

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Is Google Fiber Internet Down?

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Find out about Google Fiber outages and what you can do to get back online.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Verizon Internet?

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Brand Guides

There are no surprises with Verizon internet bills. You pay just the price you expect.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Xfinity Home Internet?

by | Mar 27, 2025 | Brand Guides

Learn what to expect from your Xfinity internet bill.

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Is Xfinity Internet Down?

by | Mar 26, 2025 | Brand Guides

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

Is CenturyLink Down?

by | Mar 18, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

There may be a CenturyLink outage, or it could be your equipment. Get helpful tips and contact info.