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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.

Internet Statistics 2025

by | Jan 6, 2025 | Data and Research, Featured

Get all the most important stats and facts and about internet cost, usage, and access in 2025.

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What Do You Actually Pay for Cox Internet?

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Find out what to expect on your first Cox internet bill.

camping woman connects to internet with Starlink Mini.
Musk Solves the Starlink Mini Power Problem

by | Dec 18, 2024 | Equipment Guides, News

You can now power the Starlink Mini through USB. But do you have the right power bank?

Is CenturyLink Down?

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To

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

Report: Cheapest and Most Expensive States for Internet Service

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Data and Research, Industry Exclusive/Entertainment

One in four Americans list “saving money” as a top 2025 New Year’s resolution, and nearly...

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Do You Need Fast Internet to Stream Disney+?

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To

Find out how much speed and data you need to watch Disney+ and get cheap plan options.

Are you paying more for internet than you expected?

by | Dec 16, 2024 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

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

News - Same Starlink Service, Different Starlink Price?
Same Starlink Service, Different Starlink Price?

by | Dec 13, 2024 | News

Some get $100 off Starlink, others get charged an extra $100, and some can’t get it all.

T-Mobile logo with illustrated icon of arrow pointing up with dollar sign overtop to communicate T-Mobile price hikes
What Do You Actually Pay for T-Mobile Home Internet?

by | Dec 12, 2024 | Brand Guides

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

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Quantum Fiber: ACP Customers Should Apply for the Lifeline Program

by | Dec 12, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Quantum Fiber is a Lifeline participant and encourages former ACP customers to apply.

Xfinity logo with illustrated icon of arrow pointing up with dollar sign overtop to communicate Xfinity price hikes
What Do You Actually Pay for Xfinity Home Internet?

by | Dec 12, 2024 | Brand Guides

Learn what to expect from your Xfinity internet bill.

Xfinity (parent company is Comcast) and Amazon Web Services Join Forces To Make Mobile Service Faster and More Secure
Xfinity and Amazon Join Forces To Make Mobile Service Faster and More Secure

by | Dec 11, 2024 | News

Xfinity Mobile is moving to the cloud. Is it time to add the service to your internet bundle?