Choosing an ISP

[RobertX]

I signed up to VOIP without thinking and, adding to that, I overlooked the page where it says either a landline or a dry loop line is required for Internet service. I cancelled my home phone because they were overcharging and, pretty much dishonest about the billing, details that I won't care to divulge here.

Anyhow, is there a way to go on the Internet without both a landline or a phone line?

I am bleeding my last savings, and if push does come to shove, I may have to use loan sharks (... well, not that desparate!).

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thank you.

[SectorVector]

Fiber Optic connection comes to my mind. Wireless connection is another option.
DSL uses phone lines. You can certainly get Internet access without a 'phone connection'.
Have a look at the websites of all the ISPs in your area and the services they offer.

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_access

[RobertX]

When you say "wireless connection," do you mean public Wifi?

[SectorVector]

Yes. Kind of. I believe you could use a mobile phone as an access point and use it to browse the Net. That is what I had in mind.

WiMAX and EVDO are two other technologies I've looked at in the past. Not sure if it is widely adopted. If you get can a Fiber Optic connection at a good tariff, nothing like it.

Also, see if there are any landline operators who have transparent billing system (provides call records in your monthly bill).