{"id":22391,"date":"2022-11-06T23:24:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T07:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=22391"},"modified":"2024-01-24T00:47:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:47:55","slug":"pia-vpn-server-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/pia-vpn-server-count\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality or Quantity? Why Server Count Doesn&#8217;t Matter As Much As You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<span> <style> .post-thumbnail {display: none;} <\/style> <\/span>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite what marketing would have you believe, server number doesn\u2019t matter as much as you think in the world of VPNs. Numbers provide a much more graspable idea to potential clients than, say, server specifications, VPN protocols, or bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>servers are nothing more than a combo of hardware and software<\/strong> everyone could rent or buy themselves. Without regular updates and upkeep, they\u2019re not worth too much and become outdated REAL quick.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More VPN servers don\u2019t automatically mean faster speeds<\/strong> or zero interruptions. Many services boast huge networks, but don\u2019t tell you about the 100Mbps network cards which cap everyone\u2019s traffic. We\u2019ll show you what <em>actually<\/em> counts when choosing a VPN and why<strong> server number shouldn\u2019t be your priority<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5dde3; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; width: 500px;\">\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<a href=\"#what-is\">What Is a VPN Server Count and Why Is It a Thing?<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#need-more\">Do VPNs Need More Servers?<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#impact\">The Impact of ISPs on VPN Servers and Their Performance<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#servers\">How Are PIA\u2019s Servers Different?<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#number\">Server Network Is Just a Number \u2013 It\u2019s What Inside it That Counts\n<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><br>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is\"><strong>What Is a VPN Server Count and Why Is It a Thing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/1Kxjcz2tk-6nR45PPEBYAeAYwKDsaMPvkZw6StOiWERsLp-SWx5rc17tOt9-Loy1Dm3ug27fmvJkHiEIVzTZ0UpFZgyGwmnCSrWZT1d0iXLgYEhxnuiXm-gTqAA6oZe0Zpbhl8xLog_GPYnm5cWtPQGCtr0mQVrQGUPV88VlZeREUiwALn-nPYCBHbY26A\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don\u2019t let the VPN server number fool you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPN server count<strong> describes how many servers a VPN offers<\/strong>. This could range from just a few hundred to thousands. <strong>The server count matters because it impacts your internet experience<\/strong>. At least to an extent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say a VPN has only 1 server in the UK, and you decide to connect to it. Since it\u2019s the only server in the country, other users who want a UK IP also use the connection. This creates a few issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, the server will probably <strong>struggle with high user congestion<\/strong>. Imagine a server as a physical tunnel and users as trains trying to get through it. The tunnel is as big as the internet infrastructure allows, which creates a bottleneck effect at the entrance. As a result, everyone has to wait their turn, causing prolonged loading times, buffering, and even timeouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, <strong>you may get slower speeds depending on your location<\/strong>. The further away you are from the server, the more time your traffic needs to travel through a VPN tunnel and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally,<strong> finding an industry-standard definition of a \u201cserver\u201d is impossible<\/strong>. By server, a VPN can mean a) a VM fit to handle 10 Mbps of traffic, b) a physical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/pia-colocated-servers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">16-CPU setup with 10 Gbps<\/a> connections, or c) anything in between. Because of this, a VPN may offer mediocre speeds \u2014 even if it claims to have thousands of servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large network with high-performance servers and multiple locations in various countries fixes all 3 issues. However,<strong> <\/strong>it\u2019s not the be-all-end-all<strong> <\/strong>as even <strong>VPNs with the biggest server numbers may provide poor-quality service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=pia_server_count\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\">  Get the Fastest VPN <\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"need-more\"><strong>Do VPNs Need More Servers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, VPNs don\u2019t need to increase their server number constantly. A service with 100 servers can offer incredible performance, while a VPN with 10,000 servers could skimp out on basic stuff, like a connection capable of handling all the people using it. <strong>The quality of servers counts much more than their quantity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s What Actually Counts (Much More Than Server Count)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sat down with our infra engineers to get down to the core of what\u2019s more important than server number. Using this information, we combined a detailed list of what you should consider when choosing a service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"center\" rules=\"all\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; width: 75%; margin: auto;\"><thead style=\"text-align: center;\"><tr><th style=\"background-color: #b6d7a8; border: 1px solid;\"><strong style=\"color: none; text-align: center;\">Region<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background-color: #b6d7a8; border: 1px solid;\"><strong style=\"color: none; text-align: center;\">Location<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody><tr> <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid; text-align: center; width: 30%\">\ud83d\udccc Server Location<\/td>\n    <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\n<ul>The more servers in popular countries, the less likely you\u2019ll experience network congestion. You don\u2019t need a VPN with 20,000+ servers in random locations \u2013 you need a service covering the locations you\u2019re interested in. <\/ul><\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid; text-align: center;\"> \ud83d\udcbb Hardware Specs<\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\n    <ul>VPN servers should have adapters capable of handling 1 Gbps or more. \nThe servers should offer unlimited bandwidth to users to guarantee minimal speed drops, zero buffering, and no lag. Anything less, and you\u2019ll be stuck with a frozen screen for eternity.\nMore importantly, the servers should also be RAM-only to prevent data storage.\n\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid; text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udd01 Server Software<br><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\n     <ul> VPN server software should be able to handle large volumes of data and high usage.\n\nWhile we can\u2019t share any specifics regarding our solution, we constantly update our web server technology to ensure optimal speeds and performance.<\/ul>\n      \n  <\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid; text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udd00 Split Tunneling<br><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\n     <ul> Split tunneling puts you in control of your traffic. The feature lets you exclude certain apps from using the encrypted connection and keep your local IP address. It\u2019s particularly handy if you want to access your accounts from abroad while getting a takeaway from a restaurant nearby.<\/ul>      \n<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid; text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udd10 Security<br><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\n     <ul> You should look for 256-bit AES encryption, DNS leak protection, a kill switch, and secure VPN protocols.<\/ul> \n      \n<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid; text-align: center;\">\ud83c\udfaf Solid Auto-connect<br><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\n     <ul> A VPN\u2019s auto-connect feature saves you a lot of time and effort. The function connects you to the best location available based on things like your distance from a server. You don\u2019t have to do anything else apart from turning the VPN on, making it so easy to use.<\/ul>        \n      \n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impact\"><strong>The Impact of ISPs on VPN Servers and Their Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/wM7O4sPgAOyoQ3yxNaRX5L5WiLkIimK5iyKo7LjU13rOP1Olc84Zd94UAiuFV69Tk3bhniLI2QWBTXy4BcKP7qVAZwfI4AvDmqF2LCGy2n1HsXqR4ZsmWxy1xy_0Dlr7v5yOZ93Sxu3HhnoFPdoaQRFMWke_uNcZYK0FabQgjdiwzKLQ02iMfkUpiAE1iw\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stop your ISP from interfering with the traffic you pay for<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPN doesn\u2019t provide you with an internet connection like your ISP. It\u2019s a third-party service that sends and delivers your traffic \u2014 like a post office. <strong>The quality of the service, in part, relies on your actual wired connection\/Wi-Fi<\/strong> and what your ISP does with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You shouldn\u2019t expect a VPN to work miracles, despite its server network size. It won\u2019t increase your internet speeds from 3Mbps to 50Mbps simply because it works with what you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a VPN can do is<strong> remove unfair restrictions your ISP may place on your network<\/strong>. Many internet providers throttle your connection if you use too many resources, which is common when streaming or downloading. A VPN masks all your activities from the ISP, so they can\u2019t throttle you based on your traffic usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily check whether your VPN causes your speeds to drop. Before you connect to a server, open any free speed test tool online (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">speedtest.net<\/a>) and run the checks. Write down your download and upload speeds. Repeat the process with a VPN turned on and compare the results to see how well it works.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=pia_server_count\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\">  Stop ISP Throttling <\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"servers\"><strong>How Are PIA\u2019s Servers Different?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We could spin up a huge server network to stand out amongst the competition, but we don\u2019t want to offer a half-hearted service. You deserve more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on server <strong>locations in all popular and in-demand countries<\/strong>, including the UK, Canada, Egypt, Australia, Japan, and many more. More recently, we also expanded our US network to include connections in all 50 states.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We regularly review and improve our servers to make sure they\u2019re versatile and provide exactly what you need. We use <strong>10 Gbps connections<\/strong>, which enable faster traffic \u2013 even during peak times when our servers are busier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPN wouldn\u2019t be worth much without good security, which is our core focus at PIA. Our server network uses <strong>top-notch military-grade encryption<\/strong> alongside<strong> a reliable Kill Switch<\/strong> and <strong>open-source VPN protocols<\/strong>. We use RAM-based servers, which delete traces of your internet activity with each reboot.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA is also <strong>the sole owner and manager of the entire server network<\/strong>. We\u2019re also upgrading our infrastructure to NextGen, which means we own the server itself, and nobody else but us has access to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While all of our servers offer static IP addresses, PIA lets you get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/dedicated-ip-vpn\">dedicated IP<\/a> from select countries. It comes as an add-on to your subscription and gives you a personal IP address only you can use. This helps avoid bot blocks on various websites and annoying CAPTCHAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\">try PIA\u2019s servers for yourself<\/a> risk-free for 30 days with our money-back guarantee.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"number\"><strong>Server Network Is Just a Number \u2013 It\u2019s What Inside it That Counts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopefully, you now understand why a <strong>server number is just one of many features<\/strong> a VPN should showcase. Before you choose a VPN, <strong>you also need to consider the quality of the servers<\/strong> and whether they all provide the same benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because there isn\u2019t a unitary definition of \u201cserver,\u201d look for VPN server locations, network adapters, bandwidth, and security features, like encryption and a kill switch. These will determine how much you\u2019ll enjoy using a VPN \u2014 or how much of a headache it may cause. Without other necessary features, the VPN server number is\u2026 well, just a number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA pairs its extensive server network with top-quality premium features, including military-grade encryption and ultra-fast speeds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/download\">Download PIA<\/a> and see for yourself that speed and security can go hand in hand..\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=pia_server_count\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\">  Get Private Internet Access <\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1667612375842\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does VPN server count matter?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Not as much as it used to<\/strong>. Having more VPN servers in one location does reduce the chance of congestion due to high traffic and usage. However, like all technologies, server hardware and software are subject to improvements and modernization, and the tendency is to be able to do much more with less. As such, server count is not the only criterion by which you should judge a VPN.<br><br>Instead you should<strong> focus on the quality of existing servers as well as on privacy-first features<\/strong>, such as ultra-tough\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/vpn-encryption\">VPN encryption<\/a>\u00a0to protect your personal details and browsing history. A reputable VPN should also offer a reliable kill switch and various VPN protocols \u2013 on top of fast speeds and unlimited bandwidth, of course.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1667612508271\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many server locations does PIA have?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PIA offers servers in 84 countries around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\">Our server network<\/a> is extensive, so you can quickly get an IP address from almost anywhere you want. We also made sure to provide servers in every US state, so you don\u2019t experience local blackouts!<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1667612517022\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does it matter which VPN server I use?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes and no \u2013<strong> it depends on what you want to use it for<\/strong>. Some VPNs offer special servers optimized for specific activities, like streaming or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/gaming-vpn\">gaming<\/a>. These connections have a slightly different infrastructure to boost your anonymity or provide faster speeds.\u00a0<br><br>However, other VPNs apply these features to all servers, so they don\u2019t limit your choices \u2013 therefore removing higher user count on specific connections.\u00a0<br><br>You should also check your distance from the server you\u2019re using. <strong>The closer the server you choose, the better speeds you get<\/strong>, making all of your online activities run smoother.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1667612534003\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will a VPN slow down my speeds?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To an extent, yes. When you connect to a VPN, your traffic goes through an additional server, so naturally, it\u2019ll take a bit longer for it to reach its destination. However, <strong>a good VPN uses servers with minimal impact on your original speeds<\/strong>, making it almost unnoticeable.\u00a0<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/fastest-vpn\">PIA\u2019s NextGen servers<\/a> offer top 10 Gbps connection speeds and zero limitations on bandwidth or data usage. Want to see for yourself? Try PIA\u2019s servers risk-free with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online\"><strong>our 30-day money-back guarantee<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<br><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A VPN server number doesn\u2019t matter as much as fast speeds or features. 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