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 | Sep 11, 2024 | News
Xfinity has signed up more than 7 million customers since it launched mobile service in 2017.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 5, 2024 | Brand Guides
Verizon has announced plans to purchase Frontier Communications for $20 billion. Learn how customers could be affected.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 4, 2024 | News
Verizon could acquire Frontier Communications for a combined 18.7 million fiber connections.
by Chili Palmer | Sep 3, 2024 | Equipment Guides, News, Technology
The Starlink Mini is here! Get the details, read about prices, and get power bank recommendations.
by Chili Palmer | Aug 27, 2024 | Internet Speed Guides, News
Frontier offers speeds up to 7 gigs across its fiber footprint, but is it worth the cost?
by Chili Palmer | Jul 25, 2024 | Equipment Guides
Learn about checking out free public hotspots from schools and local libraries.
by Chili Palmer | Jul 23, 2024 | Emergency, How-To
Build a climate change disaster toolkit, and get tips on staying connected in a hurricane.
by Chili Palmer | Jun 21, 2024 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income
WOW! is no longer part of the ACP, but you can get simplified pricing plans for $30 per month.
by Chili Palmer | May 29, 2024 | Brand Guides, FAQ, Low-Income
Starlink never offered low-income internet, and the end of ACP won’t change that.
by Chili Palmer | May 15, 2024 | Brand Guides, News
Fast fiber internet from Brightspeed could be coming to your neighborhood If you live in the South or Midwest, NJ, or PA. Read about plans to replace DSL infrastructure by 2026.
by Chili Palmer | Apr 9, 2024 | How-To, Technology
It’s not me, it’s you: Why slow internet isn’t always a problem on your end.
by Chili Palmer | Mar 14, 2024 | Industry Exclusive/Entertainment, News
Download speeds of 25Mbps are no longer fast enough to fully participate in modern society, according...