This was not an option for me becuase i live so far out in BFE that my choices were dialup or satellite. I ended up going with hughesnet satellite and have been pleased. It will cost you more than cable or DSL so if money is the primary issue then don't consider it. However, I must say that my plan is 1.2mbps down/ 200kbps up, and it seems incredibly fast. I never have to worry about peak usage times.....it works all the time. They provide you with a router and all the equipment to make it work. I have a network switch hooked up which allows me to connect as many computers to the router that i want (currently only two). Anyway, good luck. These days you gotta have good internet.