Answering Computer Question About Rural Broadband Options

This latest question comes from reader Edy Hall who has a question about options she has for broadband living in a rural area:
“Hi Worth,
Thanks for this msg…. I have a question – I live in the “bush” out Kalapana way.  Is that Coconut wireless a good choice for reliable internet with a little speed???
Thanks,  Edy”
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In my answer I, as usual, don’t just quickly answer Edy’s specific question but give you a complete audio lesson that helps you understand some of the basic differences between a few of the broadband options, and how they contrast in speed to dialup (which may be the only option in many rural areas).