In a message dated 4/28/2006 8:54:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: there are two satellite options for relatively high-speed internet available to rural dwellers if they are willing to pay the high price Loy, I don't know where you are located but I live in the southeast U.S. (Tennessee) and have the same "rural" problem. However, I recently discovered another option in our area is high speed connection through telephone microwave relay towers. For best connection, a line-of-sight to the towers located on nearby mountains is needed. My brother got this connection a couple of weeks ago and so far has been working great (no bad weather yet to test this aspect). Equipment and setup cost is about half that of satellite and monthly fee is $35.00. This system may be unique to the southeast, I'm not sure, but a Google search of "microwave internet connection" may be worth a try for you. Good Luck, Phil Williams The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com