Can a different DNS improve my internet download speed?

[potatoworld]

could i improve my donwload speed by changing the dns? i am connected to an optic cable btw, and i could get 5x as much of internet speed but i'm paying for the cheapest solution. current internet: 13ms ping, 

20Mb/s upload & download

[looney]

I should not impact sequential downloads as it only need to get the IP from the DNS once.

(I think)

[Nozbit]

could i improve my donwload speed by changing the dns? i am connected to an optic cable btw, and i could get 5x as much of internet speed but i'm paying for the cheapest solution.

It will not improve or increase your max bandwidth, that's determined by your ISP and the package/plan you're on. Although it may well improve the 'speed' it takes for certain web functions that require domain name server lookup, such as connecting to websites.

 

So no, if you want a faster transfer rate when downloading then you will need to upgrade your broadband package with your ISP.

[MrSuperb]

No (generally speaking).