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- IPVanish expands network to 150+ global locations
- Nearly 1,000 new RAM-only servers boost privacy
- Expansion narrows the gap with top-tier VPN providers
IPVanish has officially crossed a major threshold by expanding its global VPN network to 150 server locations.
This milestone follows a year of heavy lifting, with IPVanish adding over 1,000 new servers to reach a total of more than 3,400 worldwide.
While the company spent 2024 spreading its wings across Asia, South America, and Africa, the latest push is focused on improving speeds and reliability for users in North America and Europe.
New additions include Barcelona, Calgary, Berlin, Edinburgh, Detroit, and Salt Lake City, reinforcing the network alongside long-standing, high-traffic hubs like New York, London, and Frankfurt.
Rather than just chasing a higher number of countries, the phase of expansion is about packing more power into the places people use the most.
With this upgrade, IPVanish is stepping up to compete directly with the best VPN names in the game.
Why more servers actually matter
The real win here isn’t just the map getting bigger; it’s about fixing the bottlenecks that otherwise slow users down. By adding new capacity into busy regions like North America and Europe, IPVanish is relieving the strain on peak-hour traffic, specifically between 7 PM and 12 AM when streaming and gaming activity spikes.
For the average user, this means the difference between a constantly buffering stream and smooth playback, or a choppy video call and a clear one, without having to constantly hunt for a "less crowded" server.
Subbu Sthanu, General Manager of Consumer Cybersecurity at IPVanish, framed the expansion as part of a broader commitment to performance.
"IPVanish is dedicated to continually expanding our server network, enabling us to offer customers the fastest VPN speeds at home and while traveling," Sthanu said. "Reaching 150 server locations is an important milestone, but it’s also part of a much larger investment in the future of the IPVanish network."
Yet the hardware is getting a serious upgrade, too.
IPVanish has already rolled out nearly 1,000 RAM-only servers across 25 locations. Unlike traditional hard-drive servers that can hold onto data, these wipe everything clean the second they lose power.
It’s a huge boost for privacy, and with 40 Gbps network interfaces, it should not come at the cost of speed. Currently, over 35% of the IPVanish network is running on this RAM-only infrastructure.
The company has also introduced a RAM-only server filter within its apps, making it easy to identify and connect specifically to RAM servers.
Best of all, these upgrades ensure a consistent experience across all apps, from desktop to mobile to Smart TVs. Whether you’re working on a laptop or watching your favorite Netflix show from your couch, you get the same fast, secure connection.
How this compares to rival VPN providers
NordVPN recently expanded to 211 locations across 135 countries. ExpressVPN maintains approximately 189 locations in 94 countries, and Proton VPN has grown its network to over 20,000 servers in 191 locations.
By comparison, IPVanish covers 112 countries with its 150-location network, closing the gap between major providers.
IPVanish has also stated its goal is to reach 100% RAM-only server deployment by 2027, which would align it with the security standards of the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN.
For consumers, choosing between these providers often comes down to their priorities: geographic coverage, streaming needs, budget, or feature requirements.
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