Global Data Centers & Network
Hong Kong & US-West available. Multi-line BGP and smart routing provide more stable connections and lower latency. Check below for regional capabilities, sample latency, and speed test access.
1–5 Min Setup
After payment
Regional Bandwidth
Published per plan
1–16 TB Traffic
Per month
IPv6 & Windows
Available
Compare VPS Regions: Hong Kong vs US-West vs Japan
Use this quick comparison to choose the best region for your audience, latency goals, and bandwidth requirements.
| Feature | US-West (Los Angeles) | Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | Japan (Japan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | North America audiences, media distribution, game servers | Asia-Pacific audiences, cross-border connectivity, multi-region services | Japan-focused services, regional APIs, monitoring nodes |
| Port Speed | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 100 Mbps burst |
| Included Traffic | 1–16 TB/month (by plan) | 1–16 TB/month (by plan) | Unlimited traffic |
| Overage Policy | After quota: throttled to 1 Mbps (no per-GB charge) | After quota: throttled to 1 Mbps (no per-GB charge) | Published burst bandwidth limit |
| IPv6 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes |
US-West VPS (Los Angeles)
A great default choice for North American users and global services needing reliable West Coast connectivity.
Hong Kong VPS (Hong Kong)
Optimized for Asia-Pacific reach and cross-border connectivity—ideal when your users are primarily in Asia.
Japan VPS (Japan)
A practical choice for Japan-focused services, regional APIs, and nearby Asia-Pacific users.
Network, Bandwidth & Traffic Policies
US-West, Hong Kong, and Japan use clear regional network policies. US-West and Hong Kong plans include fixed monthly traffic quotas; Japan plans include unlimited traffic with published burst bandwidth limits. For full details see the pricing page.
View Pricing DetailsSample Latency (Reference Only)
These values are for reference only; real-world latency varies by ISP, routing paths, and time of day.
How to Test Latency
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Run Tests
After deployment, use ping/mtr/traceroute during peak hours
Validate
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Start, stop, reboot from dashboard
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