I use this on my router and my subscribed internet speed from my ISP is 1 gig down and 40 up. I get 1100 down and 41 upload. Without the VPN I get 900 down and 35 upload. So if you want to bypass local DNS or potential throttling try using a VPN on your own router if your ISP allows it.
https://refer-nordvpn.com/sCfOageWNvE
Source: r/referralcodes · by /u/Just_Hearing_1496