- IPVanish expands its network to more than 150 global locations
- Nearly 1,000 new RAM-only servers increase privacy
- Expansion narrows 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 busy year, which saw IPVanish add more than 1,000 new servers for 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, bolstering the network alongside long-standing, high-traffic hubs such as New York, London and Frankfurt.
Instead of just chasing more countries, the expansion phase is about focusing more energy on the places people use the most.
With this update, IPVanish is moving forward to directly compete with the best VPN names in the game.
Why more servers really matter
The real victory here is not just that the map gets bigger; it’s about solving bottlenecks that would otherwise slow down users. By adding new capacity in busy regions like North America and Europe, IPVanish is easing the strain on peak hour traffic, specifically between 7 pm and 12 am, when streaming and gaming activity increases.
For the average user, this means the difference between a constantly buffered stream and a smooth playback, or a choppy video call and a clear one, without having to constantly search for a “less busy” server.
Subbu Sthanu, managing director 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, allowing us to offer customers the fastest VPN speeds at home and on the go,” said Sthanu. “Reaching 150 server locations is an important milestone, but it is also part of a much larger investment in the future of the IPVanish network.”
However, the hardware is also getting a major upgrade.
IPVanish has already deployed nearly 1,000 RAM-only servers across 25 locations. Unlike traditional hard drive servers that can store data, these erase everything the moment the power goes out.
It’s a big boost for privacy and, with 40Gbps network interfaces, it shouldn’t come at the cost of speed. Currently, over 35% of the IPVanish network runs on this RAM-only infrastructure.
The company has also introduced a RAM-only server filter within its apps, making it easier to identify and connect specifically to RAM servers.
Best of all, these updates ensure a consistent experience across all apps, from desktop to mobile devices to smart TVs. Whether you’re working on a laptop or watching your favorite Netflix show from your couch, you’ll get the same fast, secure connection.
How this compares to rival VPN providers
NordVPN recently expanded to 211 locations in 135 countries. ExpressVPN maintains approximately 189 locations in 94 countries and Proton VPN has expanded its network to over 20,000 servers in 191 locations.
In comparison, IPVanish covers 112 countries with its network of 150 locations, closing the gap between major providers.
IPVanish has also stated that it aims to reach a 100% RAM-only server deployment by 2027, which would align it with security standards from companies like 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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