Aspen and its upriver neighbors have proposed a $6M fiber to bring its broadband over a megabit. Aspen is 40 miles from I-70 which is a fiber corridor. I a common fantasy to move to the mountains, become a freelancer and hiking & ski bum. But if you are still getting AOL dialup speeds, it doesnt quite work. In Denver we are spoiled by 50+ mbs offered by multiple carriers.