Americans pay some of the highest prices for high-speed Internet in the world. But companies have not been able to get a lot of people to take the bait because it’s so expensive. But it’s all about to change. Recently, SBC, announced it would offer high-speed service for $14.95 a few weeks ago. Quest, the local phone company in the MidWest, is offering a $20 for monthly service plus junk fees. Now, Verizon has made the same deal as SBC. The SBC and Verizon services are not as fast as some cable or other DSL connections, but they’re much cheaper and are just fine for the average Web surfer. Unless you have a special need for an ultra high connection, you should check out Verizon and SBC’s offers. The marketplace is shifting in this area, and other companies will have to reduce prices to compete.