1. What Is BandwagonHost VPS? Who Is It Best For?
If your business heavily depends on network quality — such as cross-border eCommerce systems, overseas business platforms, real-time applications, or any scenario where you require:
- Stable performance during peak hours
- Low latency with minimal packet loss
- Excellent connectivity from mainland China
Then BandwagonHost (commonly known in Chinese communities as “BandwagonHost VPS” or “搬瓦工”) remains one of the few VPS providers capable of delivering enterprise-grade premium routing quality.
BandwagonHost is operated by IT7 Networks, a Canadian company established in 2004. Rather than competing in the low-cost market, the company has long specialized in premium backbone routes such as CN2 GIA, AS9929, and SoftBank, while also offering a mature custom control panel with one-click migration features tailored for Chinese users.
Official Website:
https://bandwagonhost.com/
2. Core Network Advantages of BandwagonHost
Compared with ordinary overseas VPS providers, BandwagonHost’s biggest advantage lies in its premium network infrastructure:
- Up to 10Gbps network ports
- Multiple premium routes optimized for mainland China
- Far better stability during peak hours than standard BGP routes
Available premium routing options include:
- Hong Kong CN2 GIA / Hong Kong CMI
- Japan CN2 GIA (Tokyo / Osaka)
- Japan SoftBank
- Singapore CN2 GIA
- US CN2 GIA (Los Angeles / San Jose / New York)
- Canada CN2 GIA
- Netherlands CU2 (AS9929)
- Australia CU2 (AS9929)
Both AS9929 (CU2) and CN2 GIA are extremely expensive premium international routes that very few providers can sustainably maintain long term.
3. BandwagonHost VPS Plans Explained (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
1️⃣ Basic VPS (Standard Routing)
- KVM virtualization
- SSD RAID10 storage
- 1Gbps default bandwidth
- 7 standard datacenters available for migration
- No China-optimized premium routing included
👉 Best for users seeking affordable overseas hosting with stable international connectivity.
| RAM | CPU | SSD | Traffic | Price | Order |
| 1GB | 2 Cores | 20GB | 1TB/month | $49.99/year | Buy |
| 2GB | 3 Cores | 40GB | 2TB/month | $99.99/year | Buy |
| 4GB | 4 Cores | 80GB | 3TB/month | $19.99/month | Buy |
| 8GB | 5 Cores | 160GB | 4TB/month | $39.99/month | Buy |
| 16GB | 6 Cores | 320GB | 5TB/month | $79.99/month | Buy |
| 24GB | 7 Cores | 480GB | 6TB/month | $119.99/month | Buy |
2️⃣ E-Commerce VPS (Premium Optimized Routing)
Based on the Basic VPS lineup, the E-Commerce series adds multiple premium routes:
- US / Canada CN2 GIA
- Japan SoftBank
- Netherlands AS9929
Main advantages:
- Starting from 2.5Gbps bandwidth, up to 10Gbps
- One-click datacenter switching with automatic IP migration
- Significantly better China mainland connectivity compared to standard routes
👉 Best for cross-border eCommerce, enterprise applications, and websites requiring strong network stability.
| RAM | CPU | SSD | Traffic | Bandwidth | Price | Order |
| 1GB | 2 Cores | 20GB | 1TB/month | 2.5Gbps | $49.99/quarter | Buy |
| 2GB | 3 Cores | 40GB | 2TB/month | 2.5Gbps | $89.99/quarter | Buy |
| 4GB | 4 Cores | 80GB | 3TB/month | 2.5Gbps | $56.99/month | Buy |
| 8GB | 6 Cores | 160GB | 5TB/month | 5Gbps | $86.99/month | Buy |
| 16GB | 8 Cores | 320GB | 8TB/month | 5Gbps | $159.99/month | Buy |
| 32GB | 10 Cores | 640GB | 10TB/month | 10Gbps | $289.99/month | Buy |
| 64GB | 12 Cores | 1000GB | 12TB/month | 10Gbps | $549.99/month | Buy |
3️⃣ E-Commerce + SLA (Enterprise SLA Premium Series)
This is currently the closest BandwagonHost comes to a true enterprise-grade dedicated cloud platform:
- Official 99.99% SLA guarantee
- AMD EPYC dedicated vCores
- Premium direct routing for all major Chinese carriers:
- China Telecom CN2 GIA / CTGNet
- China Unicom AS10099
- China Mobile CMIN2
- Multiple 100Gbps upstream connections
- Free IP replacement every two weeks
👉 Best for enterprise production environments with strict uptime and stability requirements.
4️⃣ Ultra VPS (Luxury-Grade Asia Premium Routing)
The Ultra series focuses entirely on delivering the best possible CN2 GIA experience in Asia:
- Hong Kong CN2 GIA
- Japan CN2 GIA
- Singapore CN2 GIA
Its defining feature is simple: ultra stability.
However, there are also clear drawbacks:
- Extremely expensive
- No datacenter switching support
👉 Best for users seeking the absolute lowest latency in Asia with a generous budget.
4. Popular Asia Datacenter Overview
Hong Kong CN2 GIA VPS
- AMD EPYC + NVMe RAID10
- Premium peering with CN2 GIA / CMI / Google / Cloudflare
- User experience close to mainland China hosted servers
Japan Osaka / Tokyo CN2 GIA VPS
- Hosted in Equinix datacenters
- Low latency and extremely stable connectivity
- Better peak-hour performance than standard Japan routes
Osaka VPS — Japan Osaka VPS with CN2 GIA routing
Tokyo VPS — Japan Tokyo VPS with CN2 GIA routing
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why Is BandwagonHost Expensive With Relatively Low Traffic Limits?
Because premium routing bandwidth is extremely costly:
- US/EU CN2 GIA or AS9929: around $5–8 per Mbps/month
- Asia CN2 GIA: around $80–120 per Mbps/month
These are costs that ordinary VPS providers simply cannot sustain long term.
Q2: Which Series Is Best for Beginners?
Recommended choices:
- Budget-friendly: E-Commerce VPS
- Maximum stability: Ultra VPS
- Enterprise production use: E-Commerce + SLA
Q3: What If the IP Gets Blocked?
You can check the IP status from the control panel. If needed, a completely new IP can be purchased for $8.75.
Q4: Does It Support Windows?
Officially supported versions are limited to specific Windows 10 / 11 LTSC releases. Custom Windows installations are not recommended.
Q5: Which Routes Offer the Best Speeds for Mainland China?
Priority ranking:
1️⃣ Hong Kong CN2 GIA / Japan CN2 GIA (Ultra)
2️⃣ US/Canada CN2 / Japan SoftBank / Netherlands AS9929 (E-Commerce)
3️⃣ Standard Los Angeles routing (Basic)
6. Official Website and Payment Methods
- Official Main Website:
bandwagonhost.com (may not be directly accessible from mainland China) - Official Mirror Domains:
https://bwh81.net
- bwh88.net
- bwh89.net
👉 One account works across all mirror domains.
Supported payment methods:
Credit Card, PayPal, Alipay, and UnionPay.










