My iTunes downloads are really slow on both Windows and iPhone 5

I've been experiencing slow download speed on both Windows and my iPhone 5.
I've done a few things like reset my phone network settings, enabled iTunes through my Windows firewall, changed the DNS but none has actually worked out! I really need your help because I'm starting to get really ****** off with how Apple renders its services. On a side note, I've unlimited quota so the speed won't be throttled down. Thank you.

Unlimited quota does not mean unlimited speed.
What is the actual download speed from your ISP? Test it using a site like http://www.speedtest.net

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