Doug T writes:
Actually, the US has somewhat improved in recent years in broadband performance (and that isn't the issue anyway, because sometimes Jeff has fast downloads)
The problem is more likely on the server side. If the server is getting hammered, it will deliver downloads more slowly. In particular, some servers are programmed to download slowly -- especially with older podcasts.
Here's a Huffington Post article about the interent speed variations across the globe. A NYTimes opinion piece explains how American monopolies make Interent speeds and service vastly compromised.
Regarding this topic of slow Internet speed, Dan HL writes:
You have monopolies like Time Warner and Comcast running the show in the USA. They can charge a fortune for crappy service and get away with it because they have no competition.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=competition-and-the-internet
Posted by: DanHL | January 31, 2013 at 02:38 PM