Wondering what's up

We've had ATT Dsl for over 10 years until last month (Sept) when we changed to Uverse. We changed thinking it would help the problem of intermittent connection we've had for a long time. The sometimes connection was frustrating but doable. However, last weekend or internet just completely stopped working. We had 2 techs come out who said there was nothing they could do, we were just too far away from the copper wire that ATT has laid to service this area. We knew we were the last house on the line but we haven't moved. Seems a bit odd that it just totally quit. Poof, gone! Have to wonder if it was intentional and motivated by new company "economic" policies. I'd be interested to know if anyone else is having this problem. We don't have many options at this point. Comcast doesn't service here.