text: dsl connection speed.... what is average? i live in pa., and have verizon dsl.. (supposidly the package that includes the fastest dsl that they sell)... can anyone tell me what the upload and download average speed should be?  and a good site to check it at???? depends... 256 kbps 512 kbps... it will all depend on how much you're paying and what package you purchased.  but of course, traffic makes it as fast as a 3 legged sloth and the bastards never do anything about it.  so don't ever expect your connectiont o be above 60kbps.  measure here http://www.numion.com/yourspeed3/