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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.

How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video
How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video?

by and | 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.

YouTube Speed
How Much Internet Speed Do You Need for YouTube TV?

by | 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.

Internet in the rain
How To Prepare Your Tech for a Natural Disaster

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Emergency, How-To

Get your tech bug-out bag ready to go, and get tips on staying connected in a disaster.

woman sitting at a laptop on a balcony
Best Ways to Get Portable Wi-Fi

by and | 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.

Man in new apartment searching for internet providers in his area on computer
How To Get Internet in a New Apartment

by | Aug 29, 2025 | FAQ

Find out if 5G home internet is a good option for your new apartment.

AT&T logo with internet outage icon
Is AT&T Internet Down?

by | 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...

Is Starlink Internet Down?

by | 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.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet versus Unwired
T-Mobile vs. unWired Broadband: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | 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.

Excited family of four watching a football game eating snacks in a living room with bright windows behind
How To Watch NFL Games in 2025

by and | Aug 20, 2025 | Streaming Guides

The NFL’s top streamers—plus internet deals and tech tips to optimize your big-game viewing

Speed throttle dial graphic
How Can I Tell If My Provider Is Throttling My Internet?

by and | 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.

4K Streaming Guide

by | Aug 19, 2025 | Streaming Guides

Understand the basics of 4K streaming so you can get the most out of all your services.

Home Broadband
What is Broadband?

by and | Aug 19, 2025 | FAQ

Broadband is another term for high-speed internet access, initially used to differentiate services like DSL and...