When mentioning :ColoCrossing, most users first think of its ultra-low-cost VPS offerings in the United States. Especially during Black Friday sales, many users purchased its Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago VPS instances due to their strong price-to-performance ratio.
However, since 2025, ColoCrossing has launched a Dublin, Ireland data center. Because European locations are relatively rare and the VPS supports Windows with very low pricing, it quickly attracted attention. The first batch of inventory sold out fast, and it wasn’t until April 2026 that stock was replenished, making the Ireland region available again for standard VPS plans.
Official website: Colocation & Dedicated Server Hosting | ColoCrossing
Coupon code: CNY5824, 58% recurring discount
Tested ColoCrossing Ireland VPS Configuration
- 1 vCPU
- 1GB RAM
- 25GB SSD storage
- 20TB monthly traffic
- 1Gbps bandwidth
- 1 IPv4 address
- Price: $1.66/month Buy (Coupon: CNY5824)
In addition to Linux, the Ireland VPS also supports Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022/2025. Payment methods include Alipay and PayPal, making it accessible for global users.
ColoCrossing Ireland VPS Pricing Plans
Below are the standard pricing plans after applying coupon CNY5824. Available regions include Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto (Canada), and Dublin, Ireland (subject to availability).
| Plan | CPU | RAM | SSD | IPv4 | Traffic | Bandwidth | Monthly | Quarterly | Half-Year | Yearly | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud VPS – 1GB RAM | 1 vCPU | 1GB | 25GB SSD | 1 IPv4 | 20TB | 1Gbps | $1.66 | $4.98 | $9.95 | $19.91 | Buy |
| Cloud VPS – 2GB RAM | 2 vCPU | 2GB | 50GB SSD | 1 IPv4 | 20TB | 1Gbps | $2.92 | $8.76 | $17.51 | $35.03 | Buy |
| Cloud VPS – 4GB RAM | 3 vCPU | 4GB | 100GB SSD | 1 IPv4 | 20TB | 1Gbps | $5.86 | $17.58 | $35.15 | $70.31 | Buy |
| Cloud VPS – 8GB RAM | 4 vCPU | 8GB | 165GB SSD | 1 IPv4 | 20TB | 1Gbps | $10.48 | $31.44 | $62.87 | $125.75 | Buy |
| Cloud VPS – 12GB RAM | 6 vCPU | 12GB | 200GB SSD | 1 IPv4 | 20TB | 1Gbps | $16.38 | $49.14 | $98.28 | $196.56 | Buy |
ColoCrossing Ireland VPS Hardware Performance Test
The test machine uses an Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 CPU with a base frequency of around 2.10GHz. While not extremely high in frequency, overall performance is noticeably better than some older ColoCrossing US locations.
- ~991MB RAM detected
- No swap enabled by default
- Full 25GB SSD available
- Average SSD read/write speed ~643MB/s
- KVM virtualization
- Manual BBR optimization enabled
Overall, this Ireland VPS delivers one of the better CPU and disk performance profiles across ColoCrossing’s network. It is sufficient for lightweight hosting, Windows tasks, and small application deployments.
Network Speed Test
- China download speed: ~600Mbps
- UK local download: close to 1Gbps
Upload performance:
- Asia upload: ~180Mbps
Summary:
- Good performance within Europe
- Acceptable download speeds in China
- Weaker upload performance in Asia
Latency and Routing Analysis (China Mainland)
Average latency to China: ~253ms
This is typical for non-optimized European routes, as most Ireland/EU nodes do not offer ultra-low latency to Asia.
China Telecom Routing
- Routes via the United States first
- Then Canada, UK
- Finally reaches Ireland
China Unicom Routing
- Also routes via the United States
- Return path also passes through the US
China Mobile Routing
- Initial path also detours via the US
- Return path is slightly better via direct Europe route
Network Quality Overview
- China Telecom average latency: ~240ms
- Unicom & Mobile often exceed 300ms
- Overall standard international routing
However, within Europe, performance is excellent:
- Germany
- UK
- Netherlands
Latency in these regions is often under 20ms.
Packet Loss Test
- No significant packet loss globally
- Stable long-term ping
- Good performance in Europe and US East
IP Type and Streaming Unlock Test
Interestingly, this Ireland VPS is recognized by several databases as a “US-native IP”.
- US TikTok unlocked
- US Netflix accessible
- Some US streaming services available
- AI platforms fully accessible
Including:
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Gemini
Region detection varies across platforms:
- Some identify as US
- Some identify as Ireland
IP Quality Analysis
Mixed classification results:
- Some databases mark it as US native IP
- Some mark it as IDC datacenter IP
However, real-world usage shows:
- AI platforms work normally
- TikTok accessible
- Streaming unlock works
Ping-based databases classify it as:
- IDC broadcast IP
- But with high cleanliness score
YouTube Streaming Test
Tested on China Unicom broadband.
- 1440p plays smoothly
- 4K is playable but may buffer
Due to routing via the US and high EU-Asia latency, overall streaming performance is limited.
Hosting Performance Test
After installing a LNMP stack:
- ~560MB RAM remaining
- ~19GB SSD remaining
Suitable for:
- Small blogs
- WordPress sites
- Business websites
- Light European services
Is ColoCrossing Ireland VPS Worth It?
Pros:
- Good hardware performance
- Fast SSD speed
- US-native IP classification
- Excellent AI platform access
- TikTok/Netflix support
- Windows support
- Very low price
Cons:
- High latency in China
- Unicom routing detours via US
- Weak Asia upload performance
- Not ideal for streaming from China
Best suited for:
- European websites
- Windows automation
- AI platform usage
- Overseas deployments
- EU-targeted services
Not recommended for:
- Mainland China low-latency usage
- Streaming-heavy scenarios
- Real-time applications
FAQ
Is ColoCrossing Ireland VPS suitable for China users?
Not ideal for mainland China due to ~250ms+ latency and Unicom routing via the US.
Does it support ChatGPT?
Yes, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all work normally.
Is the IP really native?
Some databases label it as US native IP, while others classify it as datacenter IP. It is best described as a clean IDC IP.
Is it good for hosting websites?
Yes, especially for European users. Hardware performance is solid and suitable for small to medium sites.
Does it support Windows?
Yes, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022/2025 is supported.
