If you’ve noticed that a location you used before is temporarily unavailable — or that new regions roll out gradually — you’re not alone. Location availability can change during infrastructure upgrades and expansion phases.
This guide explains why this happens, how locations are prioritized, what testing happens before a region goes live, and what you can expect next — all in plain language.
Section 1: Why Some Locations Are Temporarily Unavailable During Network Upgrades
1.1 The Role of Network Modernization in Improving Performance
Global VPN networks are continuously modernized to improve:
- speed consistency
- stability during peak hours
- routing efficiency
- DNS resilience
- geo-location accuracy
Modernization can include:
- upgrading server hardware and network paths
- improving routing and load balancing logic
- replacing underperforming components
- expanding capacity in high-demand regions
These upgrades help the network scale without sacrificing reliability.
1.2 Why Some Locations Must Go Offline for Capacity Expansion
Some locations may be temporarily paused because:
- capacity is being expanded or rebalanced
- routing changes are being validated
- new IP ranges are being introduced and stabilized
- a region is being migrated to a more reliable deployment model
In many cases, pausing a location is safer than keeping it live while it’s unstable — because unstable locations create more frustration (drops, slowdowns, inaccurate detection).
1.3 How Temporary Pauses Lead to Stronger Long-Term Stability
Temporarily holding back a location allows teams to:
- prevent repeated failures and disconnects
- avoid routing instability or congestion
- ensure the region comes back stronger and more consistent
This is a “quality-first” approach: fewer issues now, better stability long-term.
Section 2: How We Decide Which Locations Launch First During Infrastructure Expansion
2.1 High-Traffic Regions Are Prioritized for Faster Rollout
When expanding, high-demand regions are typically prioritized first so the greatest number of users benefit quickly.
That includes regions with:
- high daily connection volume
- frequent peak-hour usage
- higher sensitivity to latency (e.g., real-time apps)
2.2 User Demand, Performance Data, and Regional Latency Metrics
Launch order is guided by measurable signals like:
- regional demand trends (where users connect most)
- current latency and throughput performance
- congestion patterns during peak hours
- reliability indicators (timeouts, drop rates, failure rates)
This helps ensure new rollouts improve the experience rather than introduce instability.
2.3 Compliance and Infrastructure Availability Considerations
In some regions, rollout timing is influenced by:
- infrastructure availability (data centers, routing options, quality of upstream providers)
- operational feasibility to meet reliability targets
- regional compliance and operational constraints
This is one reason why two countries with similar user demand can still have different launch timelines.
Section 3: Why Quality, Capacity & Reliability Come Before Raw Location Count
3.1 Why “More Servers” ≠ Better Performance
A higher location count doesn’t automatically mean a better VPN.
If a region has:
- limited capacity
- unstable routing
- frequent congestion
- inconsistent geo-detection
…it can create more frustration than value.
3.2 The Importance of High-Capacity Nodes Over Widespread Low-Quality Ones
A quality-first approach prioritizes:
- fewer, stronger regions that perform reliably
- consistent speeds during peak hours
- stable routing and predictable exit behavior
- strong DNS resilience
High-capacity nodes improve the experience more than spreading thin across many low-capacity points.
3.3 How Prioritizing Quality Improves Speed and Geo-Accuracy
Better capacity and routing stability improves:
- speed consistency
- fewer forced fallbacks
- less cross-region hopping
- more accurate geo-detection as databases align
In short: quality-first rollouts increase both performance and location consistency.
Section 4: How New Locations Are Added and Tested Before Release
4.1 Load Testing, Latency Modeling, and Throughput Validation
Before a new location is launched, it typically goes through:
- load testing (can it handle real traffic?)
- latency modeling (how fast does it respond regionally?)
- throughput validation (can it maintain consistent speeds?)
- failover behavior checks (what happens during spikes?)
This ensures the region won’t collapse under real usage.
4.2 Ensuring DNS Stability and Routing Accuracy
Location rollout isn’t just “adding servers.” It also requires:
- stable DNS resolution for the region
- correct routing and fallback behavior
- exit node stability under load
- alignment with geo-location systems over time
DNS and routing stability are critical to avoid issues like:
- “connected but no browsing”
- inconsistent location detection
- intermittent timeouts
4.3 Security Checks and Compliance Validation Before Public Launch
Before launch, regions are validated for:
- secure configuration
- access controls and isolation
- monitoring readiness
- operational compliance checks where applicable
This ensures the region meets security and reliability standards before it’s made widely available.
Section 5: What’s Coming Next — A Preview of Location & Feature Expansion
5.1 New Regions Planned for Rollout in Upcoming Phases
New regions are typically rolled out in phases to:
- maintain stability
- avoid sudden load spikes
- validate performance before scaling
As expansion continues, you can expect location availability to gradually broaden.
5.2 Performance Upgrades Users Can Expect Soon
As the network is modernized, improvements commonly include:
- better peak-hour performance
- fewer congestion-related slowdowns
- stronger routing consistency
- improved DNS resilience across regions
5.3 Features Returning Stronger After Backend Modernization
Some features may be temporarily limited during upgrades. When they return, they typically come back with:
- more stability
- improved performance
- stronger reliability under load
Section 6: Why These Upgrade Cycles Lead to a Better Long-Term VPN Experience
6.1 More Reliable Speeds During Peak Hours
Capacity-first expansion reduces:
- peak-hour slowdowns
- sudden disconnects
- unstable performance when demand spikes
6.2 Improved Global Routing and Geo-Location Accuracy
As routing stabilizes and capacity strengthens:
- exit behavior becomes more predictable
- location detection improves as geo databases align
- cross-region fallback becomes less frequent
6.3 Faster Scalability for Future Feature Launches
A more modern infrastructure supports:
- faster rollout of new regions
- quicker recovery from regional issues
smoother releases of future features