Service where we are here in the USA is mostly just expensive for something not necessarily all that reliable. The situation seems to be fairly consistent: You get really fast and reliable service in the cities; once you get a little bit outside, it becomes unreliable, and you have to go to cell/satellite providers.
We get our service from our cable TV network, even though we don't actually have TV... just Internet. And that costs 126 USD per month, which includes the modem rental fee, but we have our own WiFi router, which cost almost 300 USD to buy. So we should get really good service, right? But we live in a forested area, and every time there's a high wind it's a good chance the service will go out because branches/trees have fallen on the lines... which are still above ground.
I don't even dare to list how much I pay for the services as many of you would be shocked, but as I said, it's dirt cheap.
Remote areas are indeed a problem, as your options are limited, but I suppose we're in a way better position, compared to the US as remote areas are not as many. They are working on covering as much as they can and there has been progress on this front.
It sucks to know every wind, every storm can place you offline for a day or two.