Last time I checked (1/27/09):
Download Speed: 1459 kbps (182.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 378 kbps (47.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
That's really about as good as I can expect, since my service is rated at 1500 kbps download and 384 kbps upload.
Who is your ISP? Is your service DSL? How much does it cost per month?