Cable vs. DSL

[Lee]

I need some advice. After years of putting up with my crappy, Compaq, home computer, I got another computer (not a Compaq). I've also decided to stop putting up with dial-up Internet service. So I'm looking into either getting cable or DSL. I'm trying to way the pros & cons, & I just don't know. My cable company wants $45.95 a month which seems a lot to me. I work full-time so investing this much money seems pointless (I don't use it all the much, weekends, a little in the morning, a little at night), but if the service is good, I may consider it. DSL offered, by Verizon, is $29.95 a month with a qualifying package which I have. You pay for the router ($99) but you get that back in a rebate. You just pay about $13 shipping & handling. You install the system yourself (in three steps). My dad has a different cable company than me, & he pays $49.95 for his cable Internet access & just loves it. So he's saying all kinds of bad stuff about DSL, not secure, if you're not near the phone company's substation & you'll get slow service (can't be any slower then my dial-up!). Jeez, I don't know. Any advice?

Thanks,

Lee