- IPVanish expands network to 150+ worldwide locations
- Nearly 1,000 new RAM-only servers increase 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 speed and reliability for users in North America and Europe.
New additions include Barcelona, Calgary, Berlin, Edinburgh, Detroit, and Salt Lake City, strengthening the network alongside longtime high-traffic hubs such as New York, London, and Frankfurt.
Rather than just chasing a higher number of countries, the expansion phase is about packing more power into the places people use the most.
With this upgrade, IPVanish steps up to directly compete with the best VPN names in the game.
Why more servers actually matter
The real gain here is not just that the map gets bigger; it’s about fixing the bottlenecks that would otherwise slow users down. By adding new capacity in busy regions like North America and Europe, IPVanish eases the burden of 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 constantly searching 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 continuously expanding our server network, allowing us to provide customers with the fastest VPN speeds at home and while traveling,” said Sthanu. “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.”
But the hardware also gets a serious upgrade.
IPVanish has already rolled out nearly 1,000 RAM-only servers in 25 locations. Unlike traditional hard drive servers that can hold data, these wipe everything clean the second they lose power.
It’s a big boost for privacy, and with 40 Gbps 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 in 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’ll get the same fast and 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 grown its network to over 20,000 servers in 191 locations.
In comparison, IPVanish covers 112 countries with its 150-site network, closing the gap between the major providers.
IPVanish has also stated that its goal is to achieve 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, the choice between these providers often comes down to their priorities: geographic coverage, streaming needs, budget or feature requirements.
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