http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2007-06-25-net-speeds_N.htm?csp=34 The median U.S. download speed now is 1.97 megabits per second  a fraction of the 61 megabits per second enjoyed by consumers in Japan, says the report released Monday. Other speedy countries include South Korea (median 45 megabits), France (17 megabits) and Canada (7 megabits).