yeah, i live in the sticks. i download a fair bit so i really cant afford the ADSL costs even if we were close enough.

i want to stay away from telstra and optus too... but if its the only option then.... but neither offer plans that suit me anyway.

i'm looking at iPrimus or XIS atm. both seem reasonable and have okay ratios... but i'm going to have to pay $30 + a month which isn't what i budgeted for.