[/b]I have WildBlue, and it's been very good.  It has no more problems than Dish Network for the t.v.  If ya get snow in it..just go sweep it out and you're back on.  We've only had about 2 bad rainstorms that disrupted service, but it was lighting out so we didnt' have computers on anyway.  In the 2yrs we've had it, I only had to call for tech support once and they talked me through it on the phone no problem.  I would highly recommend WildBlue.  Dial up...is pretty much over with I think.  We too got the router, so we can run up to 4 computers at once...I know to many for one family...but in the summer the haycrew kids had their laptops running too!  Good luck in your decision.