I've found that out 'in the sticks' you can sometimes be limited to just BT and AOL, although I do know of someone in your area who is on Orange.

The easiest way of finding out is to visit the various ISPs broadband sign-up page and type in your phone number - if they allow you to proceed then you're usually fine.

Also worth considering with rural locations is that you may well be limited to 512k or 1Mb speed - regardless of the maximum speed shown by the ISPs (often 8Mb). This is still much better than dial up and you will get the benefit of being able to use the phone while on the Net. However it means that there is little benefit in paying for faster speeds if it's unlikely you're going to get them.

Also when you are looking at the various packages available you should check the usage limits. If you are planning downloading lots of music or video then such limits could hinder your plans.

If you're looking for a low cost package with 1Mb speed but "unlimited" usage (perfectly for general e-mailing and surfing) then Tiscali's current £12.99 per month with Free Weekend Calls offer might suit. If you don't want their calls package then they also do a £14.99 per month 2Mb package. Both these deals are good value and I've set Tiscali up for a number of customers and haven't had any problems to date.

If you need any assistance then feel free to PM me.