If you have other experiences, or ISPs, to share, please feel free to email me with details. First Nichols was not asked as I already had an account there. Since DSL, Digital Subscriber Line, is not offered in our area, I did not test it nor have I listed anything about it.
Some providers have different access numbers for different connection rates.
Sadly, not all local points are served with the higher speeds. If you deside to test an ISP before signing up, make sure that they will offer you a couple of days free to do a test drive. I was unable to maintain a connection for longer than a minute, so I canceled the account. In keeping with their policies, I asked that I be credited for my payment. So if the ISP will not offer a free trial period, move on to another company.