Hi wudbskibum2,
It may not help much, but we are currently looking at ways to improve the download speeds for users. We understand that this is a crucial user experience aspect of the service and we don't take it lightly. Using a VPN will always slow the speed down somewhat, but your frustration is understandable.
If you are unsatisfied with the performance, you do have a 30-day money back guarantee
Best regards,
Davidek