Oh i'm sorry to hear that. I've been unemployed for some time too. There are some companies offering cheap broadband for low-income families now like Comcast. Only about $10 a month if you qualify. That's probably comparable to what you're paying for dial-up.
there is hs that cost about the same but we are in the country so its not available. The only stuff available is about 30-40 a month plus a fairly substantial activation fee. The government was talking about cheap hs to every home in rural areas a few years back, but as usual they tripped over themselves and lost interest after they won an election. I really think we'd be better off without a government some days. I think it might be cheaper for everyone in the end.