For huge models like these, the only reasonable way to host them is via torrents. I don't understand why hf doesn't offer this as an option.

Linux distributions got this right: Offer both HTTP and Torrents. Let the user decide.

I've had a steady 2 gigabits (my maxxed out ISP bandwidth) since I started the download at launch.

It’s going to get very little downloads just by virtue of size. Very few shops will be able to directly use it