Cable vs. ADSL
Popularity
The chart below describes the number of ADSL and Cable modems subscribers in the United States in the years 2000-2005, and a forecast for the next 3 years. As illustrated below, cables modem technology has consistency outnumbered ADSL. These days, however, the difference between these two technologies is getting smaller and smaller. ADSL popularity is even higher in other countries, such as England, Portugal, Switzerland, and Austria.

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) 2005 Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast - U.S. DSL and Cable Modem Subscribers.
Cable vs. ADSL
Popularity