Dialup Internet Access

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I have satellite Internet and with the exception of downloading files, which I don’t care about…it’s as slow, or slower than dialup. I’m locked into a year contract with the satellite company…probably because they know their service sucks. How do I get out of it…what are my options?

I just signed up for satellite internet and it is slower than my old dialup access. Sure, download speed is faster…for downloading files. But, upload speed on the satellite is horrible! Regular web surfing is much slower than dialup.

I did a speed test on both connections. Look at the results and tell me if that is typical for dialup upload speeds to be so much faster. Should I complain to the satellite company after seeing the results below?

Satellite Average Speeds:
Upload: 70-100
Download: 1200-1500

Dialup Average Speeds:
Upload: 180-190
Download: 40-50

I live out in the boondocks and unfortunately cable and DSL internet aren’t available. I have heard about Satellite Internet but have been told it can be very expensive. I’m on somewhat of a tight budget and am looking to switch from my slow dialup which runs at a speed of 28.8 kbps to a faster service so I can enjoy all the net has to offer better.
Is there a good cost effective high speed internet service provider out there or something that you think would work for me?
Hope someone can help. Thank you.

I am unable to get DSL or cable or broadband other than satellite the ONLY service available to me is dialup, that is why I am researching the difference.

i have dish network and i am using a dialup connection is there any way that i can setup my dish to go through a DSL modem so that i can get high speed internet? i live out where DSL its self does not reach and satllite internet is to pricey is there any way that i can use my dish and not pay extra?