Rick Blaine wrote:
> Cellphone data service is barely better than dialup at its best with respect to
> speed, is expensive and is limited in allowed transfer amounts. Verizon probably
> has the best coverage in rural areas, but you'll have to check with each carrier
> for your location. Cell data has its place, but substituting for fixed location
> service is not one of them.

Actually at worst, cellular is at least twice as fast as dialup. Unlimited
data plans are around $60 a month. While not the best substitute for fixed
location, many companies will use it as a back up.

> There is a third choice: You may be surprised at the number of Wireless ISPs
> that cover rural areas.

http://www.onelasvegas.com/wireless/IL.html shows several WISPs in the
trans Springfield - Decatur area area.