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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.

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?

9 Reasons To Get Fiber Internet Installed (While It’s Still Free)

by | Dec 6, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, News

On the fence about fiber? Read how it could bring health, wealth, and high-speed happiness.

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What Do You Actually Pay for CenturyLink Home Internet?

by | Dec 5, 2024 | Brand Guides

Learn what to expect from your CenturyLink internet bill.

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Optimum Celebrates 500,000 Fiber Internet Customers

by | Dec 5, 2024 | News

Optimum Fiber has reached a milestone of half a million customers. Is the service worth a try?

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Sparklight

by | Dec 4, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Sparklight isn’t offering anything extra after the ACP ends, but you could get low intro rates.

Do Starlink Waiting Lists Mean Slowdowns Are on the Way?

by | Nov 21, 2024 | News

Do waitlists from Starlink mean slowdowns are on the way? Get the details.

Optimum logo with illustrated icon of arrow pointing up with dollar sign overtop to communicate Optimum price hikes
How To Get the Best Backup Internet for Your Budget

by | Nov 20, 2024 | Internet Buying Guides

If losing your internet access scares you, prepare now. Find options for any budget.

News - Pay-As-You-Go with Sparklight
How Much Could You Save With Pay-As-You-Go Internet From Sparklight?

by | Nov 19, 2024 | News

Sparklight is testing new pay-as-you-go internet plans, with prices as low as $35 for 30 days.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through CenturyLink

by | Nov 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

CenturyLink offers reasonable (but not great) prices for DSL internet to former ACP customers.

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Is T-Mobile Home Internet Down?

by | Nov 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Is your T-Mobile Home Internet down? Learn how to tell and when to reach out for help.

Verizon taking over Frontier
What To Expect When Verizon Takes Over Frontier

by | Nov 15, 2024 | News

Frontier’s shareholders have agreed to the $20B Verizon purchase, but monthly bills may go up.

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

by | Nov 13, 2024 | Brand Guides

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