Just from the verizon gear to you. It does not mean that the server you are downloading to has that much speed. This often confuses people.
Bob
Hi, I have the Verizon Fios internet with speeds of 20 MB down/ 5 MB up but whenever I download something, it never gets a download speed above 2 MB. I also went on various websites that check you speed and they always come out with results that are near 20 MB down and 5 MB up. Is there something wrong with my connection, or my computer OR does 20 MB really mean only 2 MB? I have Hp laptop with Vista on it. Could my problem be related to websites that I am downloading from cause if that is the case can you recommend a good website from which I can download something just to check its speed?

Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic