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.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 24, 2024 | News
Some businesses and homes in Maine are getting free Starlink kits, but can they afford $120 in service charges every month?
by Chili Palmer | Oct 23, 2024 | News
Facebook and Instagram are full of AI, and the company has partnered with Lumen to make sure its network can keep up.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 22, 2024 | News
Verizon’s 5G and 4G LTE home internet business is growing fast, but it could soon have 30 million fiber customers.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 22, 2024 | News
Verizon and Frontier want to merge, but Frontier customers could get charged $10 more per month.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 19, 2024 | News
SpaceX can reuse rocket boosters, but can it really increase Starlink internet speeds by 10X?
by Chili Palmer | Oct 18, 2024 | News
The FCC is investigating data caps. Can you get an unlimited data plan where you live?
by Chili Palmer | Oct 10, 2024 | News
T-Mobile’s 5G On Demand can help industries cut costs, support remote production, enhance operational efficiency, and boost deployment speed and flexibility.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 9, 2024 | Emergency, News
T-Mobile customers may be able to send text messages via satellite in hurricane zones.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 9, 2024 | News
The Starlink standard dish is now priced at $349, but you could get fees or discounts depending on your address.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 8, 2024 | Emergency, News
Mobile phone and internet providers rush in to help after Hurricane Helene.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 3, 2024 | Emergency, News
Starlink offers one free month of internet service to Hurricane Helene survivors. Learn how to apply.
by Chili Palmer | Oct 2, 2024 | Emergency, News
Starlink proved itself in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Does every home need a Dishy?