But if I dropped Comcast (as Scarlett said) -- Where would I go? What
would
I do? Satellite doesn't provide Internet service. * And I can't go back
to
dial-up.

Don't you have different carriers and systems like cable vs DSL in the USA
?
Obviously 'outback' may be difficult.

DSL is not available in my area. The phone company uses multiplexed lines
that can't carry high-speed digital.