no phone line, what's the best way to connect to the internet?

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We're moving to a new apartment in Las Vegas and need internet access. We won't be using a phone line for the first while. We have a couple of modems, and wireless capabilities, but I want to know how to connect to the 'net. Can I just use a $10-$20 ISP? Do I need to go through one of the bigger companies? I do want to keep the connection up to about 3-4 mbps. it's been suggested that I have an upload speed of roughly 250 kbps. What's the best way to do this without paying an exorbitant amount of money?

Update:

I'm kinda hoping to find a way to keep the cost under $50. Is that even possible, or am I just going to have to live with it?

Chas · Accepted Answer

A good satellite connection will equal a 256K DSL and get above 35KBytes/download speed. Don't worry about cloud interference either, as Vegas has never seen a cloud.

blue_note_34 · Answer

Cable is about the only way to go.  You could try satellite, but the upload speeds are just as slow as Dial-up and I think you actually still need a phone line for that.

Anonymous · Answer

You can connect through a cable line going into a cable modem then into your computer. You do have to subscribe to cable internet but it is way faster than dial up.

sangreviento · Answer

Either cable, or something like an EVDO card from Verizon, (or other company.)  Both will probably be around $50/month.

Anonymous · Answer

Cable or DSL - most phone companies will now sell you DSL even if you don't buy phone service from them.  Anything else will never come close to 3mbps.

suhail62 · Answer

using mobile or satelite connection

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no phone line, what's the best way to connect to the internet?

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