This review focuses on the BandwagonHost Basic VPS plan hosted in the US: New Jersey (USNJ) datacenter. The Basic VPS package supports free migration between multiple datacenters, but this article specifically evaluates the network quality and routing performance of the current USNJ node.
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1. Basic Plan Specifications (Official Information)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2× Intel Xeon |
| Memory | 1GB |
| Storage | 20GB RAID-10 SSD |
| Traffic | 1TB / Month |
| Bandwidth | 1Gbps |
| Virtualization | KVM |
| IPv4 | 1 Dedicated IPv4 |
| IPv6 | /64 |
| Price | $49.99/year Purchase Link |
Features include snapshots, backups, OS reinstallation, and free datacenter switching (with IP changes).
Available datacenters:
2. China Network Latency Performance (Ping Tests)
1. Overall Latency
- Average latency: 291ms
- Best node: Taiwan, China – 192ms
- Worst node: Baoding, Hebei (China Unicom) – 416ms
2. Average Performance by Carrier
| Carrier | Average Latency |
|---|---|
| China Telecom | 245ms |
| China Unicom | 313ms |
| China Mobile | 331ms |
3. Regional Performance
- East China: 279ms
- South China: 299ms
- North China: 293ms
- Southwest China: 301ms
- Northwest China: 306ms
👉 Conclusion:
Overall latency is typical for a US East Coast VPS, generally ranging between 240–330ms. China Mobile shows the highest latency.
3. International Node Performance
| Region | Average Latency |
|---|---|
| North America | 70ms |
| Europe | 77ms |
| Asia | 199ms |
| South America | 136ms |
| Africa | 188ms |
👉 Conclusion:
- Excellent performance within North America (67–74ms)
- Stable European latency around 70–85ms
- Longer routing distance to Asia (150–250ms)
4. IP Quality Analysis (97.64.**.*)
1. Basic Information
- ASN: AS25820 (IT7 Networks Inc)
- Geolocation: New York, USA
- IP Type: Datacenter IP (Broadcast IP)
- Registered Country: Canada
2. Risk Scores
- Scamalytics: 3 (Low Risk)
- AbuseIPDB: 0 (Clean)
- IPQS: 75 (Suspicious)
- Overall Conclusion: Low-risk IP but clearly identifiable as a datacenter IP
3. Streaming Support
✔ Netflix US
✔ YouTube Premium US
✔ ChatGPT US
✔ TikTok US
✔ Disney+ US
👉 Conclusion:
Strong streaming unlock capability, though it remains a datacenter IP rather than a native residential IP.
5. ping.pe Packet Loss & Stability
Testing results show:
- 0% packet loss across nearly all nodes
- Stable connectivity from Los Angeles / Chicago / Seattle nodes
- No noticeable packet loss toward China routes
👉 Conclusion:
Overall stability is very good, with network quality closer to enterprise-grade IDC infrastructure.
6. Outbound Routing Analysis (Key Section)
1. China Telecom Outbound Routing
Routing characteristics:
- China → NTT → Chicago → New York → VPS
- Uses the NTT international backbone
Latency characteristics:
- Normal China exit latency
- Longer routing path inside the US (Chicago/New Jersey)
👉 Characteristics:
Standard international routing with no CN2 optimization.
2. China Unicom Outbound Routing
Routing characteristics:
- China Unicom → Shanghai exit → Cogent backbone → United States
👉 Characteristics:
- Mainly routed through Cogent international backbone
- Passes through nodes such as SJC / SFO / SLC
Conclusion:
👉 Typical Cogent detour routing.
3. China Mobile Outbound Routing
Routing characteristics:
- China → Beijing → Tokyo → PCCW → United States
👉 Characteristics:
- Traffic passes through Japan transit
- Then enters the US East Coast
Conclusion:
👉 China Mobile routing is noticeably indirect, resulting in higher latency.
7. Return Routing Analysis (Important)
1. China Telecom Return Routing
- NTT / GTT → China Telecom 163 Network
Characteristics:
- Multiple hops from both US West and East Coast before returning to China
- Latency between 200–270ms
2. China Unicom Return Routing
- Cogent / Verizon → 4837
Characteristics:
- Typical “US backbone → China Unicom international gateway” structure
- Stable return path but relatively indirect
3. China Mobile Return Routing
- CMI / PCCW
Characteristics:
- China Mobile international routing is relatively complex
- Some routes transit through Hong Kong or Europe
8. Performance Benchmarks (Superbench)
- CPU: 2-core Xeon Cascade Lake
- Memory: 1GB
- Average Disk I/O: 407 MB/s
- TCP Congestion Control: BBR + FQ
👉 Conclusion:
- Above-average disk I/O performance
- CPU performance comparable to standard E5-class cloud VPS instances
9. Advantages & Disadvantages
✅ Advantages
- High global network stability
- Excellent North American access speeds (~70ms)
- No noticeable packet loss and stable routing
- Strong streaming unlock capability
- Stable pricing at $49.99/year
❌ Disadvantages
- Relatively high latency to China (240–330ms)
- No CN2 GIA or premium optimized routing
- China Mobile routing is highly indirect
- Uses an IDC broadcast IP rather than a native IP
10. Recommended Use Cases
Suitable for:
- International business websites
- Overseas application deployment
- Streaming media access
- Cross-border tools and services
- API or proxy nodes
Not suitable for:
- Low-latency gaming from China
- Real-time video conferencing
- Latency-sensitive financial trading
11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Does the USNJ datacenter use CN2 routing?
No. Routing tests show traffic primarily passes through NTT / Cogent / GTT / PCCW, with no signs of CN2 GIA optimization.
Q2: Is it suitable for users in China?
Usable, but not exceptional:
- Latency ranges from 240–330ms
- China Telecom performs slightly better than Unicom and Mobile
Q3: Is the IP a native US residential IP?
No. Testing shows:
- Registered in Canada
- Owned by IT7 Networks
- Classified as an IDC broadcast IP
Q4: How stable is the network?
Based on ping.pe and NetQuality tests:
- Extremely low packet loss
- Stable routing
- Minimal jitter
Q5: Is it suitable for website hosting?
Yes for overseas websites, but not recommended for China-optimized acceleration sites.
Conclusion
The BandwagonHost Basic VPS (USNJ) can generally be described as:
👉 A stability-focused US East Coast VPS
Main characteristics:
- Stability > Speed
- Global balance > China optimization
- Enterprise-grade backbone network, but without premium routing optimization
If your goal is stable overseas business operation, it is a solid option.
If your goal is low-latency access from mainland China, it is not highly recommended.
