- Surfshark increases its number of servers to 4,500, a 40% increase in its network size
- However, Surfshark said that server quality is more important than simple quantity.
- That’s why the VPN includes tools to increase the stability and speed of the connection.
VPN company Surfshark has just announced a 40% expansion of its global network of VPN servers, bringing its total number to an impressive 4,500.
This move improves Surfshark’s global coverage and gives users more connection options, which can help reduce server load and improve speeds.
However, the company is using this moment to challenge a long-standing metric in the industry: that more servers are always better.
For years, VPN providers have used the size of their server network as a key selling point. While a large number of servers can be beneficial, Surfshark maintains that customers should look beyond the numbers.
The company emphasized that the true measure of a world-class service lies in the quality, consistency and performance of its infrastructure, not just its size.
This expansion demonstrates Surfshark’s commitment to providing one of the best VPN services on the market, ensuring it has the ability to serve a growing user base.
At the same time, its focus on quality sends a clear message that reliability and user experience are its top priorities, a sentiment that echoes a similar argument recently made by its rival, NordVPN.
Quality over quantity
Elaborating on the “quality over quantity” debate, Surfshark explained that while broad global coverage is essential, it’s the user experience that truly defines the value of a VPN.
A VPN server is the crucial piece of hardware that encrypts a user’s Internet traffic and masks their IP address, but its effectiveness depends on how well it is maintained and optimized.
“Server count is an easy and understandable metric for comparing VPN providers, but it doesn’t capture the full picture,” said Justas Pukys, senior product manager at Surfshark.
“A solid VPN offers not only extensive reach, but also reliable, high-performance servers, minimized latency, and uninterrupted connections across your entire network. In practice, this means solid uptime, proactive maintenance, and a smooth, easy-to-use experience for all online activities,” added Pukys.
This approach means that rather than simply adding more and more locations, the company focuses on ensuring that each server provides a fast and stable connection. This is particularly important for activities like 4K streaming, online gaming, or heavy torrenting, where a sudden drop in speed or loss of connection can be incredibly frustrating.
Innovation is key
To support its commitment to quality, Surfshark highlighted several new technologies it has developed to improve its network performance. These innovations are part of its proprietary Nexus SDN (software-defined networking) technology, which aims to revolutionize the way consumer VPNs operate.
Two key components recently introduced are Everlink and FastTrack.
Everlink is an industry-first patented technology designed to improve VPN connection stability, ensuring users stay connected even in difficult network conditions.
Fast trackOn the other hand, it is an innovative system that automatically optimizes traffic routes to offer the best possible speeds and performance for the user’s specific location and activity.
By combining this strategic expansion with cutting-edge technology, Surfshark aims to build a faster, more secure and exceptionally stable network. This two-pronged approach ensures that you can handle future growth and changing user demands while continuing to deliver the high-quality experience your customers expect.
