well, Joe DSL will seem BLAZING fast compared to dial-up. I have a cable modem, so I can't tell you exactly what you'll need, but their installers will have all the details. The initial setup is slightly more complicated than cable, but they are way past the experimental stage, so it may work just fine...and one mile is well within the safe radius.

You 'can' usually buy any of several levels of service on DSL...but unless you just wanta spend $$$ or need super speed, 'basic' may be enough.Take a look here for general ideas.