From Zagreb to Auckland: PureVPN expands across the globe with 40+ new server locations

• PureVPN has expanded its server network with over 40 new locations
• These now include Shanghai, Cyprus, and Mexico City
• The move aims to boost overall performance

PureVPN has just expanded its global infrastructure by adding over 40 new server locations worldwide.

The news is likely to please all PureVPN enthusiasts, with the new server spots significantly extending the VPN's reach across the globe by tunneling its traffic to more points in Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Latin America.

With the scale-up, the VPN strengthens its position in the race to join the best VPNs on the market. TechRadar reviewers had previously pointed out shortcomings in terms of speed and server locations that compromised its overall performance.

This upgrade decisively repositions the VPN on the right track, as the new links aim to strengthen network resilience, routing efficiency, and redundancy, while reducing latency during browsing.

PureVPN's server newtork gets bigger

Thanks to a larger server network, PureVPN can significantly improve its users' browsing experience by increasing the speed of the entire network, as more locations make it easier and faster to connect to a physically closer server to enjoy a wider range of international content.

In the announcement, PureVPN cites data showing an increase in access restrictions for 14 consecutive years. The company highlights that the expansion comes as a response to ever-changing internet policies, government restrictions, and bandwidth throttling measures by ISPs that continue to undermine digital navigation.

The latest additions are split across continents: in Europe, for example, the VPN has added 12 new servers in locations including Armenia, Croatia, and Cyprus.

In the Asia-Pacific region, nine new server locations now cover Jakarta in Indonesia, Thimphu in Bhutan, and Shanghai in China, with the VPN boosting its presence where demand for connectivity continues to grow.

North America also has new locations in Canada, the US, and Mexico, covering cities including Montreal, Dallas, Denver, and Mexico City. Here, the provider also promises better streaming across major North American key exchange points.

Finally, Latin America also got its fair share with seven new locations, including Quito in Ecuador, Bogotá in Colombia, and Caracas in Venezuela, aiming to reduce congestion and routing limitations that previously impacted users’ experience.

PureVPN’s new server locations are currently available across all PureVPN platforms, including Windows, macOS, Android, and VPN browser extensions.

The VPN also introduced servers optimised for streaming in Switzerland to boost high definition streaming and reduce buffering.

Why it matters

The expansion comes as a much-needed feature for PureVPN users, as the VPN previously did not offer the most extensive network of services and only covered around 80 locations in 66 countries.

Previously, the network comprised VPN servers distributed fairly evenly across less-traveled locations, including several servers in Africa and another five in the Middle East: an interesting move that saw the VPN focus on regions where regulations and network infrastructure are still problematic.

However, the downside was that users got significantly below-average coverage in Asia and worse North American coverage than other well-known providers, including the obvious dominants, ProtonVPN or ExpressVPN.

To give an idea: last year, ExpressVPN announced a significant expansion of its US server network, allowing its users to connect to a server in any of the 50 US states.

Although some aspects may still discourage interest in PureVPN — the monthly plan price of $12.95 remains particularly steep — the expansion makes the money spent more worthwhile, elevating this VPN to a more attractive position in the market.

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