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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.

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Starlink Standard Kit Priced at $349, Down From $599

by | Oct 9, 2024 | News

The Starlink standard dish is now priced at $349, but you could get fees or discounts depending on your address.

Phone and Internet Providers Work To Restore Connectivity After Hurricane Helene

by | Oct 8, 2024 | Emergency, News

Mobile phone and internet providers rush in to help after Hurricane Helene.

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Starlink Offers Free Service to Victims of Hurricane Helene

by | Oct 3, 2024 | Emergency, News

Starlink offers one free month of internet service to Hurricane Helene survivors. Learn how to apply.

Satellite Internet Connects Communities after Hurricane Helene

by | Oct 2, 2024 | Emergency, News

Starlink proved itself in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Does every home need a Dishy?

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Could DIRECTV–Dish Network Merger Mean Cheaper TV Service?

by | Oct 1, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment, News

Dish Network and DIRECTV have big plans to merge. Get details on what customers can expect.

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AT&T Mobile Customers Can Get Six Months of Free Fiber Internet

by | Sep 30, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

Find out how to get six months of free gigabit internet from AT&T Fiber.

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Will New Low Pricing from Starlink Boost Subscriber Numbers?

by | Sep 28, 2024 | Brand Guides, News

Depending on where you live, you could get a Starlink dish for $299.

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T-Mobile Plans AI Customer Service, Wi-Fi 7 Gear, and More Fiber Internet

by | Sep 20, 2024 | News

T-Mobile hopes AI, tech, and fiber will help it get to 24 million home internet customers.

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Starlink Offers $50, 50GB Plan to All

by | Sep 16, 2024 | News

You can now get Starlink for as little as $50 per month, but you get only 50GB per month.

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Is Spectrum Internet Down?

by | Sep 16, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To

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

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Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

by | Sep 12, 2024 | Brand Guides

Get the skinny on mobile plans and cell phones reserved for seniors 55+.

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Xfinity Signs Up More Than 7 Million Mobile Customers

by | Sep 11, 2024 | News

Xfinity has signed up more than 7 million customers since it launched mobile service in 2017.