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 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.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 2, 2025 | Emergency, How-To
Get your tech bug-out bag ready to go, and get tips on staying connected in a disaster.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Sep 2, 2025 | Brand Guides
Browse and compare the best portable internet providers for internet on the go. Browse plans, prices, internet speed, and more.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 29, 2025 | FAQ
Find out if 5G home internet is a good option for your new apartment.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 29, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
No matter what type of internet you have from AT&T, outages are possible. Your mobile service...
by Chili Palmer | Aug 29, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage
Find out if there’s a Starlink outage and see what you can do to get back up, fast.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 29, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
T-Mobile and unWired Broadband both offer a fixed wireless connection, but T-Mobile is more affordable and widely available.
by Chili Palmer and Peter Holslin | Aug 20, 2025 | Streaming Guides
The NFL’s top streamers—plus internet deals and tech tips to optimize your big-game viewing
by Austin Aguirre and Chili Palmer | Aug 19, 2025 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides
Find out how to tell if your internet is being throttled, other reasons your internet speed slows down, and what to do if you’re being throttled by your ISP.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 19, 2025 | Streaming Guides
Understand the basics of 4K streaming so you can get the most out of all your services.
by Peter Christiansen and Chili Palmer | Aug 19, 2025 | FAQ
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