We have been on DSL for about 3 years now. When I have to work on someone's computer who had dial-up, I am amazed at the diffence in speed. There is no comparison. It is really no increase in price for us since when we had dial-up, the kids were still at home and so we had two lines so there would be no busy signals. The cost for DSL is quoted as $49.95 but each year we say we are going to a different provder who offers $29.95 and they always give us the lower rate for another year. Alot of the companies say $29.95 for the first year and then it "goes up" to $49.95. When that time comes - be sure and tell them it is too expensive and you are changing...I bet you suddenly have the old rate back $30 is the going rate.
Really Kim - once you go high speed - you will be amazed and never go back. My son swears by Roadrunner. It does cost more though.