I wish ISPs had alternatives besides slow (dialup) and fast (wireless, DSL or cable). My dialup gives me a painfully-slow 26K connection for 9.95/month. The more expensive dialups are no faster, I've tried them. I'm too far away from the telco for better speed. If someone would offer me, say, a true 56K for $20 a month I'd jump at it. I like web surfing, but not enough to pay $50 or more per month.
Basic DSL, which is still about 5 times faster than regular dial up, is available in our area for $24.95 a month.
You might want to check your local DSL carriers. Competition has driven the prices down FAST.