Friendhosting mainly operates European data centers but also provides services in New York, USA. Due to its location, the New York data center is popular among European users, while Chinese users are relatively few. This article tests the performance of Friendhosting’s lowest-spec New York VPS for users needing East Coast US hosting.
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Friendhosting New York VPS Plans
| CPU | RAM | Storage | Traffic | Bandwidth | IPv4/IPv6 | Hourly Price | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vCPU | 512MB | 5GB SSD | Unlimited | 1Gbps | 1/1 | €0.012/hr | €2.8/mo Link |
| 1 vCPU | 1GB | 10GB SSD | Unlimited | 1Gbps | 1/1 | €0.016/hr | €3.6/mo Link |
| 2 vCPU | 2GB | 20GB SSD | Unlimited | 1Gbps | 1/2 | €0.03/hr | €4.25/mo Link |
| 4 vCPU | 4GB | 35GB SSD | Unlimited | 1Gbps | 1/2 | €0.06/hr | €13.8/mo Link |
All data centers (except Japan) offer 1Gbps bandwidth and unlimited traffic, support Alipay, UnionPay, MasterCard, and mainstream cryptocurrencies, and can be billed hourly.
Hardware Performance Test
- CPU: Single-core 2.10GHz
- RAM: 458MB usable, no default swap
- Storage: 9.6GB SSD, average read/write speed 541MB/s
- Virtualization: KVM
- Network Optimization: System built-in BBR
Network Performance Test
International and Domestic Speeds
Download speeds: over 500Mbps to Asia, around 800Mbps to Europe/US.
Upload speeds: over 200Mbps to domestic and Asia-Pacific, around 500Mbps to Europe/US. Performance is good for unlimited traffic servers.
Domestic Latency
Average latency around 223ms, typical for East Coast US VPS. Specific routing by carriers:
China Telecom
Outbound: Direct to New York via San Jose, USA
Return: Direct from West Coast (San Jose/Los Angeles) back to China
China Unicom
Outbound: Direct via West Coast
Return: Direct via West Coast
China Mobile
Outbound: Direct via Los Angeles
Return: Direct via Seattle
All three carriers use standard round-trip direct routes. Overall latency and network stability are average.
Packet Loss
Tests show minor packet loss to Middle East data centers, almost none to others. Mainland China nodes have slight packet loss in some cases; overall packet loss rate is low.
Streaming and Native IP Test
- VPS is recognized as a US native IP using randomly assigned IPs
- Can unlock US TikTok, Netflix, and some US AI and streaming services
- IP detection shows non-residential, low-risk, suitable for email marketing; port 25 is open
- YouTube streaming via local Unicom bandwidth reaches 70,000+ speed, smooth 4K playback
Conclusion and Suitable Use Cases
Friendhosting New York VPS shows solid hardware performance, fast SSD read/write, and moderate single-core CPU frequency suitable for daily website deployment. Network download speeds are high, upload stable, latency moderate. IP purity is high, streaming unlock works well, port 25 is open, suitable for email marketing.
Recommended scenarios:
- Website hosting targeting US/Europe users
- Unlocking AI and streaming platforms with US native IP
- Email marketing and small server applications
- Unlimited traffic use with moderate latency for video viewing
FAQ
- Q1: What payment methods does Friendhosting New York VPS support?
- A1: Supports Alipay, UnionPay, MasterCard, and mainstream cryptocurrencies, with hourly billing available.
- Q2: Is latency to China high?
- A2: Average around 223ms, typical for East Coast US VPS, all three networks use direct routing.
- Q3: Can it unlock US streaming and AI platforms?
- A3: Yes, VPS is recognized as US native IP and can unlock US TikTok, Netflix, some AI platforms, and US streaming services.
- Q4: Is the VPS suitable for email marketing?
- A4: Yes, port 25 is open, IP purity high, considered low-risk by some databases.
- Q5: How stable is the network?
- A5: Download speeds around 800Mbps to Europe/US, over 500Mbps to Asia; upload around 200Mbps domestic, 500Mbps Europe; packet loss low.
