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.
by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Mar 18, 2025 | 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.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 14, 2025 | Brand Guides
Find out why Astound Broadband is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 13, 2025 | News
Do you qualify for Xfinity’s free speed boost for internet and mobile customers? Find out.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 11, 2025 | News
This month, you can get a free TV or VR headset when you switch to Verizon Home Internet.
by Kevin Parrish and Chili Palmer | Mar 10, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)
If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 7, 2025 | FAQ
Find out if 5G home internet is a good option for your new apartment.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 7, 2025 | Brand Guides
No matter what type of internet you have from AT&T, outages are a fact of life....
by Chili Palmer | Mar 7, 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 | Mar 5, 2025 | Technology
Here’s a rundown of how to budget your data and get more data if you need it. We also give you recommendations for the best internet plans with unlimited data.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 28, 2025 | News
Some Starlink customers get cheap plans and a big Dishie discount, but others get a waitlist.
by Chili Palmer | Feb 27, 2025 | News
You can now get $100 off the Starlink Mini, but what do you need to know before you order?
by Chili Palmer | Feb 20, 2025 | News
Learn about our real-world testing of T-Mobile’s satellite text messaging service.