Like music, it's hard to get out of the bubble of the mainstream internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T if you're nasty.
But other options exist, and maybe you use them. What're the local indie ISPs you know about, like Project Waves, Harborlink or Port Networks?
If you're using them what has your experience been like? If you aren't, what's holding you back?