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1. Overview of BandwagonHost Europe VPS Datacenters
As of now, BandwagonHost only operates a single European location in Amsterdam, Netherlands. However, this location is divided into multiple datacenter IDs, each associated with different network routes and VPS product lines:
- EUNL_1 (DC1)
- EUNL_2 (DC2, AMD Platform)
- EUNL_9 (DC9, China-Optimized Network)
Notes:
- The old EUNL_3 datacenter has been officially discontinued and replaced by EUNL_2.
- BandwagonHost currently does not offer VPS locations in Germany, France, the UK, or other European countries.
2. Full List of BandwagonHost Amsterdam Datacenters
1️⃣ EUNL_1 (DC1 | Amsterdam DC1)
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands DC1
- Available Plan: The Amsterdam Plan (Limited Availability)
- Main Features:
- High-quality legacy European routing
- China Telecom / China Unicom / China Mobile CN2 GIA routing
- Excellent long-term stability and reputation
- CPU: 1 AMD Core
- Memory: 1024 MB
- Storage: 20 GB SSD RAID-10
- Traffic: 1000 GB/month
- Bandwidth: 2.5 Gbps
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Network: CN2 GIA for all major Chinese ISPs (later integrated with AS10099 / CMIN2)
- Migration: Datacenter migration not supported
- Price: $39/year
- Direct Purchase Link (Invitation code required, currently unavailable officially)
👉 Practical Evaluation:
The network quality is excellent, but due to extremely limited stock availability, it has relatively low practical purchasing value today.
2️⃣ EUNL_2 (DC2 | AMD Platform)
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands DC2
- Hardware Platform: High-performance AMD CPUs
- Available Plans:
- Standard KVM VPS plans
- Some plans support migration to CN2 GIA-E locations
- Network Characteristics:
- Standard international routing
- No deep China network optimization
👉 Best For:
- European local traffic
- Users without strict China routing requirements
- Users seeking stable performance and cost efficiency
3️⃣ EUNL_9 (DC9 | China Unicom Premium)
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands DC9
- Available Plans: CN2 GIA-E series only
- Network Routing:
- China Unicom AS9929 / AS10099 premium return routes
- China Telecom and China Mobile also perform very well
⚠️ Important:
EUNL_9 refers to the Amsterdam, Netherlands datacenter — it is NOT the same as Los Angeles DC9 in the United States.
👉 Main Advantages:
- Currently the best European location for mainland China connectivity
- Low latency and minimal packet loss
- Outstanding experience for China Unicom users
3. Recommended Europe VPS Datacenter Ranking for Chinese Users
Considering network quality, availability, and long-term stability, the recommended order is:
EUNL_9 (DC9) ＞ EUNL_1 (DC1) ≈ EUNL_2 (DC2)
Recommendation Summary
- Top Choice: EUNL_9 (DC9)
Currently the easiest premium European location to purchase, while also delivering the best China access performance. Ideal for websites, cross-border business, remote office work, and latency-sensitive applications. - Second Choice: EUNL_1 (DC1)
Excellent network quality, but stock is almost permanently unavailable today. - Alternative Choice: EUNL_2 (DC2)
Stable AMD-powered performance, better suited for European business workloads without China optimization requirements.
4. BandwagonHost Netherlands EUNL_9 (CN2 GIA-E) Plan List
CN2 GIA-E Plan Specifications (Supports EUNL_9)
| Plan | RAM | CPU | Storage | Monthly Traffic | Bandwidth | Available Datacenters | Price | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN2 GIA-E | 1GB | 2 Cores | 20GB | 1TB | 2.5Gbps | DC6 CN2 GIA-E DC9 CN2 GIA Japan SoftBank JPOS_1 Netherlands EUNL_9 San Jose CN2 GIA Canada CN2 GIA DC3 CN2 DC8 ZNET DC2 AO DC4 MCOM Fremont FMT New Jersey USNJ New York USNY_2 New York USNY_6 Netherlands EUNL_2 Canada CABC_1 Dubai AEDXB_1 |
$49.99/Quarter $169.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 2GB | 3 Cores | 40GB | 2TB | 2.5Gbps | $89.99/Quarter $299.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 4GB | 4 Cores | 80GB | 3TB | 2.5Gbps | $56.99/Month $549.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 8GB | 6 Cores | 160GB | 5TB | 5Gbps | $86.99/Month $879.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 16GB | 8 Cores | 320GB | 8TB | 5Gbps | $159.99/Month $1599.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 32GB | 10 Cores | 640GB | 10TB | 10Gbps | $289.99/Month $2759.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 Cores | 1280GB | 12TB | 10Gbps | $549.99/Month $5399.99/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 Cores | 1280GB | 15TB | 10Gbps | $679/Month $6790/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 12 Cores | 1280GB | 20TB | 10Gbps | $899/Month $8999/Year |
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| CN2 GIA-E | 64GB | 24 Cores | 1280GB | 12TB | 10Gbps | $749.99/Month $7599.00/Year |
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Note:
After purchasing a CN2 GIA-E plan, users can freely migrate between multiple premium datacenters, with EUNL_9 being one of the highest-quality European nodes available.
5. BandwagonHost Netherlands EUNL_2 (Standard KVM) Plans
| Plan | RAM | CPU | Storage | Monthly Traffic | Bandwidth | Datacenters | Price | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVM | 1GB | 2 Cores | 20GB | 1TB | 1Gbps | DC8 ZNET DC2 QNET DC4 MCOM Fremont USA New Jersey USA New York USA Amsterdam Netherlands Vancouver Canada |
$49.99/Year | Buy Now |
| KVM | 2GB | 3 Cores | 40GB | 2TB | 1Gbps | $52.99/Semi-Annual $99.99/Year |
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| KVM | 4GB | 4 Cores | 80GB | 3TB | 1Gbps | $19.99/Month $199.99/Year |
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| KVM | 8GB | 5 Cores | 160GB | 4TB | 1Gbps | $39.99/Month $399.99/Year |
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| KVM | 16GB | 6 Cores | 320GB | 5TB | 1Gbps | $79.99/Month $799.99/Year |
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| KVM | 24GB | 7 Cores | 480GB | 6TB | 1Gbps | $119.99/Month $1199.99/Year |
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6. BandwagonHost Europe VPS FAQ
Q1: Does BandwagonHost currently offer datacenters in Germany or France?
No. At present, the only European location is Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Q2: Which European datacenter is best for users in mainland China?
EUNL_9 (CN2 GIA-E) is highly recommended.
It currently provides the best latency and stability for China-bound traffic among all European nodes.
Q3: Can CN2 GIA-E plans use the EUNL_9 datacenter?
Yes. As long as the plan supports datacenter migration, EUNL_9 will be available in the migration list.
Q4: Is EUNL_2 suitable for Chinese users?
It is usable, but it is not China-optimized and is more suitable for European local services.
7. Final Thoughts
- BandwagonHost currently operates only one European VPS location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- EUNL_9 is currently the most recommended European datacenter.
- CN2 GIA-E plans provide flexible multi-datacenter migration advantages.
- If you care about China connectivity quality, standard EUNL_2 plans are generally not recommended.
