While it may feel like it, we do need to look at the data and see what the data says. I'd like to look at the full test results and take things from there.
Please complete the following, this is essentially just swapping torrents with NNTP.
Location
Account type
Business optimisation on/ off if you're on Business Uncapped
Local speedtest
International speedtest
Traceroute
NNTP, and what provider you're using
HTTP speeds on
http://releases.ubuntu.com/14.04.3/ubuntu-14.04.3-desktop-amd64.iso
FTP speeds on
ftp://ubuntu.mirror.ac.za/ubuntu-release/14.04.3/ubuntu-14.04.3-server-amd64.iso
I know these tests are a pain, but it really does go a long way in spotting a trend that we can pass onto our team.
Just seeing slow downloads in the evenings isn't pointing us to anything obvious from our end.
Definitely no drops from our end, so not sure what underlying issues there are here.