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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.

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Is Spectrum Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

Learn all about Spectrum Internet outages and what you can do to get back online.

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Is Google Fiber Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

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

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Is Xfinity Internet Down?

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides, Internet Outage

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

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Compare Unlimited Home Internet Plans Without Data Caps

by | Dec 10, 2025 | Brand Guides

Find out why Astound is our top pick for unlimited internet on a budget in 2025.

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How to Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

by , , and | Dec 8, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?

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Best 5G Hotspot Devices of 2026

by and | Dec 5, 2025 | Brand Guides

Compare the top 5g mobile hotspots of 2022. Browse providers, devices, and more.

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Black Friday Internet Deals and Giveaways

by and | Dec 4, 2025 | Internet Buying Guides

Free TVs, gift cards, speakers, and gift cards galore! See all Cyber Week internet deals today.

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What Do You Actually Pay for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet?

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Brand Guides

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

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What Do You Actually Pay for Spectrum Internet?

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Brand Guides

Find out what you will really owe Spectrum every month when you sign up for internet service.

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How To Prepare Your Tech for a Natural Disaster

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

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

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet versus Breezeline
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet vs. Breezeline: Which Is Best?

by and | Nov 19, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

You get bargain deals and cheap prices from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, while Breezeline delivers faster speeds over a reliable cable connection. Read on to see which of these providers works best for you.

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T-Mobile vs. unWired Broadband: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

by | Nov 19, 2025 | Provider Comparisons (Versus)

T-Mobile and unWired Broadband both offer a fixed wireless connection, but T-Mobile is more affordable and widely available.