Comcast: if you don't subscribe to cable TV, we won't sell you high-speed internet

I have one option here in rural Washington. Centurylink. 15 up, 2 down is the fastest speed for almost $60 a month. And most of the time (60-70% of the time, no exaggeration) the speeds drop down to 5-8mbs down, .5-.75 up. I it back, earthlink dial up is also available but i won’t pay $40/mo. for 3mbs dial up plus the cost of a land line.