28.8 doesn't cut it anymore.
Praying for 1.8 k/sec isn't the way to do it anymore.

Full time internet connections is where we are headed.  Right now, there are a few options that just may satisfy that need for speed.  All it takes is money.  I will address the pros, the cons and the details of each high speed Internet connection option.

-ISDN-
Pros: Speeds up to 128K, one of the cheapest high speed connections out there
Cons: Slowest of high speed connection options
Availability: Better than most
Pricing:
  Service:
    Around $30/mo.
  Installation:
    $100-$300
Details: Average download clocks at about 9-10k/sec.  Very available in most areas.  Very available in SW Florida.  I know the least about this option due to its slow performance, will look into more. 
Bottom Line: A good cheap connection

-Satalite-
Pros: High downloading speeds (downstream)
Cons: Modem uploading speeds (upstream), high equipment costs & hourly pricing
Availabilty: Everywhere (including Siberia, the South Pole & The Moon)
Pricing:
  Service:
    $29.99/mo.  +  $1.99/hr (beyond 25hrs/mo.)
    $49.99/mo.  +  $1.99/hr (beyond 100hrs/mo.)
    $129.99/mo.  +  $1.99/hr (beyond 200hrs/mo.)
  Installation:
    $199-$399
Details: This service is provided through DirecPC (direcPC.com).  If you have a DirectTV or Primestar (who have been bought by DirectTV) satellite dish then you can sign up to get Internet access through it.  If you don't have a dish, you of course can purchase one.  You have two choices, either a "TV/Computer Data dish" or a less expensive "Computer Data only dish".  The big problem with this access option is the upstream process.  Every time you send information to the Internet you will have to send that signal across a standard phone line.  DirecPC's dish cannot send information.  This means every time you run a search on the web, make a request for a file download or send an email message you will be uploading information across a phone line.
Bottom Line: Great for file downloads, half great for everything else and possibly very expensive because of required hardware.

-DSL/ADSL-
Pros: Fast.  Solid.  Smart.
Cons: Hard to find, pricy.
Availability: Major cities as of now.  (There's like two places in Florida that has DSL)
Pricing:
  Service:
    $59.95/mo. (1 machine can use connection)
    $129/mo (5 machines)
    $185/mo (13 machines)
    $950/mo (253 machines)
  Installation:
    $100 setup  $200-$300 equipment costs
Details: Full time connection.  Top downstream speed is 1500k/sec.  Use voice and internet over your existing phone line at the same time.
Bottom Line: A serious solution for serious money.

-T3/DS3-
Pros: 8 megs/sec
Cons: Oh so pricey, but I thought I'd throw it in anyway.
Availibilty: The phone company will come to you (I promise) if you have this kind of money.
Pricing (here we go):
  Service:
    $10,000-$50,000/mo.
  Installation:
    $2,000-$15,000
Details: Very fast full time connection only seen in the business community.
Bottom Line: You don't need one of these.