It's amazing but my IBS mail account is still up too. Sounds like they're wary of the courts to me. I'd keep it if it's not too expensive. I don't know much about cable from personal experience. It seems like cable service varies widely depending on the area.
Some people have outrageously fast service for dirt cheap.
Some have really awful service that's not so cheap. I'd stick with you SDSL line. Plus it's installed and working which seems to be half the battle. It's nice to run into some old friends rattling around this ghost town BTW . Keep in touch.