Internet in the States is barely breaking 3rd world status, and it's expensive. $55/month here for a tested 16-18 down and
.7 up. $99 for a theoretical 60/5.
We must be a little bit better off here in the "States". My ISP is currently Comcast - and using the base service I get 4.53 Down and 2.19 up. I just checked that with Speakeasy out of their Washington D.C. site (I,m 25 miles away - for what that's worth).