I've been away from nanog for a long time - and away from the ISP world for longer.

Looking at a house in a new area, at&t copper splice box out front, bellsouth fiber markers as well (yes, that's usually just passing by. but it's there).  Owners since '82 said the telephone company was AT&T - but the New AT&T apparently no longer offers phone or internet service there. 

This is located in a semi-rural area between Ocala and Gainesville Florida (Micanopy, specifically).  

I knew the state of residential service was in sorry shape - but from what I'm reading, it seems to be worse than I'd though possible.   

Anyone have any suggestions for service options?  I'm cool with dark fiber, if it comes down to that (and can be price sanely and terminated somewhere useful), but it seems like there -should- still be CLEC/DLECs or just plain resellers in business who still have access to resources that are in the ground.

My business operates from home - so obviously quality service is a priority, and I'm willing to pay for it within reason.  Business plans are certainly an option as well.

I've confirmed with all of the known players via their front channels - att, windstream, centurylink, frontier, cox/comcast/spectre.

Via backchannels I've confirmed that cox has fiber in the ground 1.4 miles away - straight shot down a dirt road (same one with the BS fiber markers).   I have a lead on a couple of tower shots - but there's a big (for florida) ridge between us, and I might have to build 3-400ft to hit anything (speculatively).

Anyone have local area or other knowledge that might be helpful?

I'd hate to miss out on this house - it's a lot of things we love - but cell or sat only for internet access just isn't going to fly.

thanks guys.

...david