In recent years, ColoCrossing has launched its own self-built datacenter in Los Angeles, becoming an important node after its Buffalo location. Compared with the previously leased Quadranet facility, the new datacenter shows clear improvements in network stability and bandwidth performance. It has also attracted multiple well-known providers such as BandwagonHost DC3 and RackNerd Los Angeles DC-03.
ColoCrossing also offers its own VPS services, with prices starting as low as $10/year or $1.66/month. It supports Alipay and PayPal, providing a convenient purchasing experience for users in China, and also supports multiple Windows Server versions.
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VPS Base Configuration & Hardware Performance
The tested VPS configuration includes:
- 1 vCPU core
- 1GB RAM
- 25GB SSD storage
- 20TB monthly traffic
- 1Gbps bandwidth
With coupon code CNY5824, the monthly price drops to $1.66.
The hardware is based on Intel Xeon E5-2683v4 (2.10GHz). It provides about 1GB physical memory and 1.5GB virtual memory. Disk read/write speed reaches up to 794MB/s.
Overall, while CPU performance is average, memory and disk I/O performance are excellent for this price range, making it suitable for lightweight applications.
China Network Routing & Upload/Download Performance
Testing results show full direct routing between the US Los Angeles datacenter and China’s three major ISPs.
- China Telecom: via San Jose to Los Angeles, average latency ~166ms
- China Unicom: AS4837 backbone, stable direct routing
- China Mobile: slightly higher latency but stable connection
Upload and download speeds generally remain between 300–400Mbps for both domestic and international nodes, which is excellent for a budget VPS. It is especially suitable for high-traffic tasks and video transfer workloads.
Native IP & Streaming Unlock Capability
The tested VPS uses a US-native IP address and supports unlocking major streaming platforms such as Netflix US, TikTok, and HBO.
Although ColoCrossing is not a premium residential IP provider, the new datacenter IP pool still offers good compatibility for streaming services.
Note: Not every instance guarantees a native IP, so testing after purchase is recommended.
YouTube Playback & Video Performance
Testing via China Unicom shows YouTube speeds exceeding 60,000 Kbps, which is sufficient for smooth 4K video playback.
China Telecom users generally achieve even higher speeds, while China Mobile performance is slightly lower but still acceptable for daily use.
Overall, the VPS provides solid video streaming performance.
Website Hosting Test (BaoTa Panel)
After installing the BaoTa control panel and deploying an LNMP environment, the system still retained about 700MB RAM and 19GB storage.
This is sufficient for small to medium websites, blogs, or testing environments. Combined with high traffic limits and direct routing, it is suitable for lightweight hosting use cases.
Note: Since this is a low-cost VPS service, regular backups are strongly recommended.
FAQ
1. Does ColoCrossing Los Angeles VPS provide US native IPs?
Yes. Most new instances come with US-native IPs capable of unlocking Netflix and TikTok, but it is not guaranteed for every server.
2. Is this VPS suitable for website hosting?
Yes. With sufficient resources, 20TB traffic, and direct routing, it is suitable for small websites and blogs.
3. Does it support Windows systems?
Yes. Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 are supported.
4. How to purchase ColoCrossing VPS?
It can be purchased via PayPal or Alipay. Availability may vary, so checking promotions regularly is recommended.
