If ease of use is important to you, AOL's a good bet. If you do need or simply want a high-speed connection at home, then DSL and cable modem connections have gradually become more reliable and more routine. Both are fast enough for most home users. But if you plan to upload lots of music files or to send dozens of photographs every day, the speed difference may help. I'll offer an opinion here, and it's simply based on my own experience at home and that of my friends.
Cable modems seem more reliable and are a bit cheaper.
I have one, and it meets all my needs. The connection seems stable, and I've gotten excellent service when I have had trouble. Both are good ways to go for high-speed access. Investigate them yourself and, if you still aren't sure, go for the lower cost of cable. High-speed access is coming for all of us.