I'm that close!

Having previously had broadband, but have been relegated to dial-up for six months now, so I am longing for when I can have it again.
My current options are
Satellite from DirectWay for $99
Cable from Comcast for $57 - "coz we say you need our TV service as well"
I'd prefer to get DSL, especially as Verizon recently dropped the price to $35, or $30 if you also get cell phone / long distance from them. But I'm just a little to far from the CO to get DSL, a whole 1025 feet too far. (while I'm within the 17,500 feet technically limit for it, Verizon work within 15,000 feet).

What I'm wondering is if this is ever going to change, are Verizon at anytime in the near future going to increase their operating range? I'd be happy even if this came with a speed penalty.
Or am I stuck with becoming a Comcast customer while praying for some new DSL technology roll out?