Seems one cannot generalize whether cable or DSL is better. It's apparently "locale specific". Best one can do is to determine which seems to be better in his/her area. Fiber Optic is probably the best option where available... but limited so far.
Very well said. Even within a single company (ex: Comcast) service quality can vary by area. BroadbandReports.com is a great place to find reviews and actual speed tests from folks in your geographic area. Oh yea, almost forgot, FIOS rocks.
I had Verizon DSL 3.0 mbs service. Fairpoint took over Verizon's land line service, In NH. Now I am getting data spurts during busy times, mornings, around 9:30 but not so much afternoon. I am wondering if Fair Usage per day limitations are being imposed. Although I pay more for a 3 mbs line, over 1.5 mbs, I never used to have this issue with Verizon. Are there throughput limitations on DSL? Speed rattings may be deceptive. I may try cable now. The rated speed I can get is 6 mbs. But are there daily throughput limitations that are not advertised? May have to call tech support and wait forever.