Rural areas typically lack the kind of internet infrastructure that you'll find in denser urban areas, so you probably won't have access to fiber internet. In some areas, you might not even be wired for cable. That often leaves older, slower technologies like DSL as your only hardwired option, but fixed wireless solutions that send your home's internet signal through the air are on the rise, including 5G internet.  Keep an eye out for options like that as you shop around, and check out our rundown of the best rural ISPs for a list of providers to look for, too.