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.

Do You Need Fast Internet to Stream Disney+?

by Chili Palmer | Nov 4, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Find out how much speed and data you need to watch Disney+ and get cheap plan options.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Breezeline

by Chili Palmer | Oct 27, 2025 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income

Breezeline offers two cheap plans for basic internet, but only one requires income qualification.

Are you paying more for internet than you expected?

by Chili Palmer | Oct 9, 2025 | Brand Guides, Internet Buying Guides

Learn about the fees, promos, and price increases to expect from your internet provider.

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How Much Speed Do You Need To Watch Peacock?

by Chili Palmer | Sep 29, 2025 | Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

Find out if your internet connection is fast enough to stream Peacock.

What Do You Actually Pay for CenturyLink Home Internet?

by Chili Palmer | Sep 19, 2025 | Brand Guides

Learn what to expect from your CenturyLink internet bill.

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What Are Hotspots and How Do They Work?

by Peter Holslin and Chili Palmer | Sep 17, 2025 | Brand Guides

Want to use your mobile data as a hotspot for home internet? We show you the easy way to set up a mobile hotspot for your home using your cell phone data plan.

Viasat Unleashed: Is This New Plan Right for You?

by Chili Palmer | Sep 4, 2025 | Brand Guides

Think Starlink is the only good internet for folks off the beaten path? Elon Musk and...

How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Video?

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.