I looked further and found this
http://www22.verizon.com/Residential...elp+Issues.htm

[Slow Internet connection If your Verizon High Speed Internet speed seems unusually slow, step through the checklist below to diagnose the problem.

Run DSL Speed Optimizer. Are you tapping into the full power of your Verizon High Speed Internet connection? Use the DSL Speed Optimizer tool to help you determine if key settings (TCP/IP and MTU) are tuned for optimal performance. Learn more. http://www22.verizon.com/Residential...hree/98885.htm


Turn your modem off and then back on. Most Internet connectivity problems can be solved by turning the modem off and then back on again. Turn your modem off, wait 15 seconds, and then turn it back on. After waiting 45 seconds to allow the modem to synchronize with the server, try reconnecting to the Internet. ]

more tips-
http://www22.verizon.com/Residential...sOne/86236.htm


*Optimizer needs to used with IE browser -not Firefox *

I did it and did a reboot and seems to be faster loading the pages.