Is the problem the cost of the telephone line? I have AT&T and I pay about $11 per month for a computer line that just is a simple line without all the junk, like call-waiting, call-back, etc. I just use it for my computer. I also pay $11.95 for my connection thru AT&T.

I find it just as fast as my old DSL. That's why I keep it.

I hope this helps to keep you on Mudcat.

Annamill (assuming you are in the USA?)