This review focuses on the BandwagonHost Basic VPS plan ($49.99/year) hosted in the USNY_6 (New York CoreSite NY1) datacenter. The IP belongs to IT7 Networks (AS25820), representing a typical US East Coast datacenter architecture.
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Configuration:
- CPU: 2 vCore (Intel Xeon SierraForest)
- Memory: 1GB
- Storage: 20GB SSD RAID-10
- Traffic: 1TB/month
- Bandwidth: 1Gbps
- Virtualization: KVM / KiwiVM
- IPv4 + /64 IPv6
- $49.99/year Purchase Link
- Supports free datacenter migration, including:
1. China Latency Performance (Key Focus)
Average Latency by Carrier
| Network | Average Latency |
|---|---|
| China Telecom | ~237ms |
| China Unicom | ~249ms |
| China Mobile | ~256ms |
| National Average | Approximately 247ms |
Regional Performance Characteristics
- East China: ~239ms (relatively better)
- South China: ~252ms
- Northwest / Southwest China: up to 260ms+
- Hong Kong / Taiwan: approximately 192ms (best performance)
Conclusion
- Latency is typical for a standard US East Coast VPS (non-optimized routing)
- No obvious CN2 or China Telecom 9929 optimization features
- Suitable as a “usable overseas node,” but not ideal for latency-sensitive applications
2. Outbound Routing Analysis (China → New York)
1. China Telecom Outbound Routing
Main routing characteristics:
- China Telecom AS4134
- After leaving China, traffic enters HE (Hurricane Electric AS6939)
- Then routed to IT7 New York (AS25820)
Typical routing path:
China Telecom → Beijing Backbone → HE San Jose → HE New York → IT7 NYC
Characteristics:
- Standard international public internet routing
- No CN2 or premium direct-routing optimization
- Normal route convergence within New York
2. China Unicom Outbound Routing
- AS4837 → HE → NYC
- Traffic exits China through Shanghai before entering the United States
Characteristics:
- Uses standard international public routing rather than direct China Unicom optimized return paths
- Transit through HE San Jose / New York nodes
3. China Mobile Outbound Routing
- CMNET → HE → CMI (China Mobile International) → NYC
Characteristics:
- Uses a mixed HE + CMI routing structure between China and the US
- Noticeable transit through Los Angeles / Seattle
3. Return Routing Analysis (Key Section)
1. Unified Return Routing Structure
China Telecom Return Routing
HE → AS4134 (China Telecom 163 Backbone)
China Unicom Return Routing
HE → AS4837 (China Unicom)
China Mobile Return Routing
HE → CMI (China Mobile International Gateway)
2. Key Conclusions
- None of the three carriers use direct CN2 routing
- All traffic heavily depends on Hurricane Electric (AS6939)
- China Mobile uses CMI, but still requires HE transit
- The overall structure is best described as an “international transit-based routing architecture”
4. Global Latency Performance
North America
- NYC: ~0–2ms (local)
- US West Coast: ~60ms
- Chicago: ~18–20ms
Europe
- United Kingdom: ~70–73ms
- Germany: ~80–85ms
- Netherlands: ~75ms
Asia
- Tokyo, Japan: ~144–155ms
- Hong Kong: ~196ms
- Singapore: ~214ms
Conclusion
👉 International latency from the New York datacenter is relatively good for a US East Coast location.
5. IP Attributes & Risk Analysis
IP: 104.244.91.121 (IT7 Networks)
IP Classification
- Type: IDC Datacenter IP (non-residential)
- ASN: AS25820 (IT7 Networks)
- Registration Country: Canada (ARIN)
- Actual Location: New York City
Risk Assessment
- Risk Level: Low to Medium (varies by platform)
- Tagged as: IDC / Broadcast IP
- No blacklist records found
Streaming Unlock Capability
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| Netflix US | ✔ Unlocked |
| YouTube | ✔ Working Normally |
| ChatGPT | ✔ Available |
| TikTok | ✔ US Region |
| Disney+ | ✔ Unlocked |
👉 This is a standard US streaming-capable IP.
6. Performance Benchmarks (Superbench)
CPU / Disk I/O
- Disk I/O Performance: approximately 853 MB/s (excellent)
- CPU: Xeon (virtualized environment)
- Low memory usage (~1GB)
System Performance
- BBR + FQ enabled
- NVMe-level storage performance
- Stable baseline VPS performance
7. Packet Loss & Stability (ping.pe)
Key Results
- Global packet loss: primarily 0%
- Extremely low latency within North America (10–60ms)
- Stable China connectivity but with higher latency
👉 Conclusion:
- Excellent network stability overall
- No noticeable jitter or packet loss issues
8. Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages
- Strong global network stability
- Extremely low latency within the United States
- Excellent disk I/O performance (800MB/s+)
- Strong streaming unlock capability
- Wide coverage through HE backbone network
Disadvantages
- Higher latency toward mainland China (~240ms)
- No CN2 or premium optimized routing
- Complex return routing structure relying on HE transit
- Not suitable for low-latency applications such as gaming or real-time trading
9. Recommended Use Cases
Suitable for:
- Overseas website hosting (WordPress / blogs)
- Cross-border business services
- API relay / Docker services
- Learning, research, and proxy relay usage
Not suitable for:
- Latency-sensitive gaming
- China-optimized access services
- Real-time voice or financial trading systems
10. FAQ
Q1: Is USNY_6 an optimized routing node?
No. It is fundamentally based on a HE + Cogent public internet routing structure rather than CN2 optimization.
Q2: Why is latency to China relatively high?
Because:
- Traffic relies on the HE international backbone
- There is no China-optimized ingress routing
- The physical distance from the US East Coast is significantly longer
Q3: Is it suitable for hosting websites?
Yes, especially for websites targeting users in North America and Europe.
Q4: Which is better compared to the Los Angeles datacenter?
- Los Angeles: Faster for China access (~150ms)
- New York: Better for Europe and Western markets (lower European latency)
Final Verdict
The BandwagonHost USNY_6 node can be described as a typical:
US East Coast HE Backbone VPS
Its characteristics are very clear:
- China access: Average (~240ms)
- US & Europe access: Excellent
- Stability: High
- Value for money: Above average ($49/year)
👉 If your services mainly target North American or European users, this VPS is a solid choice.
👉 If your primary audience is in mainland China, this datacenter is not the ideal option.
