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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.

Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Internet Deals and Giveaways

by | Nov 13, 2024 | Internet Buying Guides

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

Optimum Internet Black Friday deal
Get up to $400 from Optimum Internet with Black Friday 2024

by | Nov 12, 2024 | News

Three sweet services, one low price PLUS a $400 gift card? Don’t snooze on this deal.

Brightspeed Holiday Deal
Get Three Months of Free Internet With This Holiday Deal From Brightspeed

by | Nov 8, 2024 | News

Brightspeed is giving away three months of free fiber internet, but you have to buy before Jan 7.

Verizon offers Xbox Series S for Black Friday 2024
Verizon Offers Xbox Series S for Black Friday 2024

by | Nov 7, 2024 | News

Find out how to get a free Xbox from Verizon this holiday season, plus free smartphones, streaming packages, and more!

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Ziply Fiber To Keep Prices Low Even After Foreign Acquisition

by | Nov 6, 2024 | News

Bell Canada has announced plans to buy Ziply Fiber for $5 billion, but customers won’t see a big change.

News - Upcoming AT&T Fiber Price Hikes
AT&T to Hike Fiber Internet Prices in November

by | Nov 5, 2024 | News

AT&T Fiber internet prices are going up by $5 in November. See how the provider’s cheapest plans compare.

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How Do I Get Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet?

by and | Oct 31, 2024 | How-To

The technophile’s guide to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet

AT&T deal with Corning featured image
AT&T is Spending $1B to Speed Up Fiber Construction

by | Oct 30, 2024 | News

A new $1B purchase from Corning will mean faster fiber internet installation from AT&T.

woman using her 5g cell phone to chat and surf the net
Verizon Releases Free Family Tracking App for Mobile Phones

by | Oct 30, 2024 | News

Verizon has released a free version of its family tracking app, complete with an SOS button.

Internet in the rain
How To Prepare Your Tech for a Natural Disaster

by | Oct 30, 2024 | Emergency, How-To

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

News - Spectrum ready internet for apartments
Could you get internet service for your apartment on move-in day?

by | Oct 25, 2024 | News

Spectrum’s new portal means same-day internet signups for apartment dwellers, but should you still shop around for service?

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Google says businesses can trust Frontier internet

by | Oct 25, 2024 | News

Google adds Frontier Business internet to its list of verified peering partners. How do you benefit?