Let me reply to Robert and TB here. You both know whereof you speak.
I'm planning on installing a directional wifi antenna on the roof with a rotor. Same with a TV antenna. And using the phone to fill in.
Coverage is indeed a problem. The best plan has no coverage in this area. The next best, T-Mobile, people say is spotty and unreliable.
The others are expensive beyond belief, at least my belief.
I haven't heard any personal reports re Cricket, but they don't seem bad if they have any coverage. Anyone know about them?
Wish I could afford satellite. Can't.