because DSL isn't available in my neighborhood, yet. But the AT&T guys are in the process of installing fiber optic lines in my neighborhood. Still when I go to the website to check availability, I get the "not available" response. After Hurricane Katrina, if you had phone service in your area, lucky you, all plans for upgrades went out the window. So now they're finally catching up. S l o w l y.
Other option is satellite, as other have stated, not really a viable option. Or Cox Cable, but since I have satellite TV, and do not want to bundle my service - that isn't much of an option either.

I'm patiently waiting for DSL. and waiting, and waiting..