We have a cable modem and since I sometimes complain of it being slow, I know I would never be happy with a dial up. LOL I've used dial up on vacations once or twice and hated it. We beta tested cable modems in our area when we moved in 8 years ago and have had it ever since. We are thinking of switching to DSL though to save some $$ since they are offering deals. I've left the decision up to DH.