okay, my ISP is BT Internet, a uk based provider. I'm using a broadband connection suposedly running at 6.7 Mbps. Its all connected via a USB modem, so no WI-FI involved.
I just attempted to download a music track and it took nearly 10 mins :O

BT, eh !

Sorry !

Have a good look around these forums... all over I mean... perhaps you are being 'capped' by BT... There are many many posts here about problems with ISPs 'capping' p2p users and BT is certainly guilty of doing it... Perhaps they are not the worst in the disUK but they are still BT...!!!

Also, if you are not happy with BS 5.2.2 , try the last/best beta that was released...
See the thread on same in these BS Forums...

Will do, thanks very much for your time and patience )
I found this article from 2001 : BT admits to bandwidth restrictions for file-sharing sites | The Register
I know its old, but thought you might find it interesting, or if any BT users out there having similar problems can post here and let me know
Thanks