DSL is better when hosting, in my opinion.
I don't know much about other countries ISP's but the big company here in Denmark, TDC, delivers the best.
I have an advertised ADSL 2048/512 connection, now it's always a bit more than that, like 2072/564...all the time
I guees when it comes to cable (in Denmark), much depends on what company you get it from.
The company from where I get my TV-signal really wants me on their net too and offers a 4096/512 connection for the same price i give for my current. But it isn't steady. The speed goes up and down depending on how many users are using it. I think cable is better in some other countries.
Having a download on 2048 or 4096 doesn't matter. It's the upload that really matters and that's the expensive one.
Check out the prices in your area and determine what you need your connection for. But an upload of 128kb/s is the absolute minimum to cover ones needs in near future. Get 256 if you can afford it.