BandwagonHost DC3 Datacenter Removal: QuadraNet Exits the Stage, CN2 Line Replacement Recommendations

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Recently, the well-known VPS provider BandwagonHost has quietly removed the Los Angeles DC3 CN2 datacenter from all of its plans. This datacenter originally provided CN2 GT connectivity and was hosted at the QuadraNet data center. However, due to QuadraNet’s declining performance in recent years, combined with reputation issues surrounding its subsidiary Pacificrack and its eventual shutdown, BandwagonHost’s decision to discontinue DC3 was expected.

Users who previously purchased plans can no longer switch to or select this datacenter. It is recommended to migrate to other nodes as soon as possible to ensure better network quality.

BandwagonHost Official Website:
https://bandwagonhost.com/

Status of DC3 CN2 Datacenter and Routing Changes

Currently, the DC3 datacenter has been removed from almost all BandwagonHost plans, including KVM basic plans, CN2 GIA-E business plans, and premium routes such as Japan/Hong Kong optimized packages.

Although some legacy CN2 plans may still show “US: Los Angeles, California (DC3 CN2) [USCA_3]”, these plans are no longer sold and are unavailable for new users.

From real-world testing, DC3 no longer uses CN2 GT return routing. Instead, it has switched to standard three-network direct routes via China Telecom 163, China Unicom AS4837, and China Mobile CMI. The previous optimized performance is no longer present, resulting in reduced speed and stability.

Routing overview:

2025/05/15 10:36:49 Testing three-network return routes...
US Location: Los Angeles | Provider: AS25820 IT7 Networks Inc

Beijing Telecom: timeout
Beijing Unicom: AS4837 standard route
Beijing Mobile: CMI standard route
Shanghai Telecom: 163 standard route
Shanghai Unicom: AS4837 standard route
Shanghai Mobile: 163 standard route
Guangzhou Telecom: 163 standard route
Guangzhou Unicom: AS4837 standard route
Guangzhou Mobile: CMI standard route
Chengdu Telecom: 163 standard route
Chengdu Unicom: AS4837 standard route
Chengdu Mobile: CMI standard route
Test completed

Return route details:

(Truncated routing logs)
Los Angeles → China Telecom backbone → Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou nodes
Latency: ~130ms–200ms depending on ISP
No CN2 GT optimized path detected

Recommended Replacement: DC2, DC8, DC6 and Other High-Performance Nodes

If you are using or planning to purchase a KVM plan, it is recommended to choose more stable datacenters such as DC2, DC8, or DC4.

For users who prefer optimized e-commerce routing, you can directly choose DC6 or DC9 CN2 GIA-E plans, which offer significantly better return routing quality and bandwidth stability.

Latest KVM Plans

The current KVM plans start from $49.99/year, and after purchase you can freely select datacenters such as DC2 and DC8.

CN2 GIA-E Optimized Plans Overview

With CN2 GIA-E plans, there is no need to rely on outdated CN2 GT routing. You can directly use optimized CN2 GIA datacenters.

BandwagonHost Recommended Plans

If you are unsure which plan to choose, simply select the CN2 GIA-E mid-tier plan at $49.99/quarter, which supports up to 12 datacenter switches.

FAQ

Q1: Why did BandwagonHost shut down DC3?
A: Mainly due to instability at QuadraNet and the shutdown of its subsidiary Pacificrack, which affected service quality.

Q2: Can existing DC3 users still use it?
A: Yes, existing users can continue using it until expiration, but switching or redeployment is no longer available.

Q3: Which BandwagonHost nodes are recommended now?
A: DC6, DC9 (CN2 GIA-E) or DC2, DC8 for stable KVM performance.

Q4: Is CN2 GIA-E worth buying?
A: Yes, it is currently one of the best value premium routing options, offering multi-datacenter switching and significantly better performance than CN2 GT.