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HostKVM Singapore Data Center Review: Triple-Network Direct Connection, 2-Core 4GB for $8.4/Month

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HostKVM was established in 2013 and is associated with brands like LOCVPS and ZJI. Currently, HostKVM offers data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and the USA, all utilizing KVM virtualization. All services are specifically optimized for mainland China routes. Payment methods include Alipay, PayPal, and Alipay Global.

Registration Requirements

  1. Do not use a proxy when registering an account.
  2. Do not fill in false information.
  3. The registered email and PayPal email should preferably match.
  4. IP, country, and phone number must be consistent (same country).

Discount Code

Purchase Options

      HKGL-Plan2 (Hong Kong International)

  • CPU: Dual-core
  • Memory: 4096MB
  • Hard Drive: 30GB
  • Bandwidth: 50Mbps
  • Traffic: 1TB
  • IPv4: 1
  • Choose from Hong Kong Wan Chai, Hong Kong Cera, or Hong Kong PCCW lines
  • Monthly Price: $8.4 (20% off, approx. 59 RMB)
  • Discount Code: 2019
  • Purchase: Click Here
       USXM-Plan2 (USA San Jose)

  • CPU: Dual-core
  • Memory: 4096MB
  • Hard Drive: 30GB
  • Bandwidth: 100Mbps
  • Traffic: 1.5TB
  • IPv4: 1
  • 20Gbps Auxiliary Defense
  • Monthly Price: $8.4 (20% off, approx. 59 RMB)
  • Discount Code: 2019
  • Purchase: Click Here
      JP-Plan2 (Japan)

  • CPU: Dual-core
  • Memory: 4096MB
  • Hard Drive: 30GB
  • Bandwidth: 50Mbps
  • Traffic: 1.2TB
  • IPv4: 1
  • Choose from Osaka or Tokyo
  • Monthly Price: $8.4 (20% off, approx. 59 RMB)
  • Discount Code: 2019
  • Purchase: Click Here
       SG-Plan2 (Singapore)

  • CPU: Dual-core
  • Memory: 4096MB
  • Hard Drive: 30GB
  • Bandwidth: 80Mbps
  • Traffic: 1.2TB
  • IPv4: 1
  • Singapore PCCW
  • Monthly Price: $8.4 (20% off, approx. 59 RMB)
  • Discount Code: 2019
  • Purchase: Click Here

Test Configuration

In a previous article, we reviewed the HostKVM Osaka data center: HostKVM Japan Osaka Data Center 20% Off Code, 2-Core 4GB ($8.4/Month) with Review. This time, we are testing the Singapore data center to see how it performs.

  • CPU: 2 Cores
  • Memory: 4GB
  • Disk: 30GB
  • Bandwidth: 80Mbps
  • Traffic: 1.2TB/Month
  • Data Center Location: Singapore

In terms of configuration, the Singapore data center has a bandwidth limit of 80Mbps, similar to the Japan data center, which is relatively generous.

Download Speed

Below is the download speed test. The fastest speed reached 8.94MB/s. Although the official limit is 80Mbps, I personally feel it only reaches 60-70Mbps (upload speed has not been tested yet).

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Node Name                       IPv4 address            Download Speed
CacheFly                                                6.29MB/s
Linode, Tokyo, JP                                       8.25MB/s
Linode, Singapore, SG                                   8.13MB/s
Linode, London, UK                                      5.93MB/s
Linode, Frankfurt, DE                                   7.38MB/s
Linode, Fremont, CA                                     6.53MB/s
Softlayer, Dallas, TX                                   7.64MB/s
Softlayer, Seattle, WA                                  5.98MB/s
Softlayer, Frankfurt, DE                                6.92MB/s
Softlayer, Singapore, SG                                8.82MB/s
Softlayer, HongKong, CN                                 8.94MB/s
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Ping Test

The average latency from the Super Ping test in China is 126.6ms, which is slightly higher than the previous Japan data center.

Route Tracing

Telecom Route from Kunming, Yunnan (Outbound)

Unicom Route from Harbin (Outbound)

Mobile Route from Hefei, Anhui (Outbound)

From the outbound route tracing, it can be seen that Harbin Unicom goes directly through the Shanghai exit to Singapore, while Kunming Telecom and Hefei Mobile use the PCCW line.

Below is the return route tracing test using the mping script. The return path goes through Hong Kong to the mainland, with direct connections for all three networks and no detours.

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【Sichuan Telecom】 - 61.139.2.69

traceroute to 61.139.2.69 (61.139.2.69), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  185.239.227.129  1.10 ms  AS134835  Singapore vxinternet.com
 2  10.0.20.1  1.16 ms  *  LAN
 3  192.168.22.1  38.89 ms  *  LAN
 4  10.2.198.38  38.37 ms  *  LAN
 5  202.97.62.46  39.95 ms  AS4134  China Hong Kong Telecom
 6  202.97.22.125  43.54 ms  AS4134  China Guangdong Guangzhou Telecom
 7  *
 8  202.97.94.141  53.89 ms  AS4134  China Guangdong Guangzhou Telecom
 9  202.97.65.202  74.39 ms  *  China Sichuan Chengdu Telecom
10  *
11  61.139.113.54  201.63 ms  AS4134  China Sichuan Chengdu Telecom
12  ns.sc.cninfo.net (61.139.2.69)  72.32 ms  AS4134  China Sichuan Chengdu Telecom

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【Hebei Unicom】- 202.99.160.68

traceroute to 202.99.160.68 (202.99.160.68), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  185.239.227.129  1.22 ms  AS134835  Singapore vxinternet.com
 2  10.0.20.1  0.67 ms  *  LAN
 3  192.168.22.1  37.24 ms  *  LAN
 4  10.2.198.38  35.70 ms  *  LAN
 5  219.158.33.65  47.27 ms  AS4837  China Hong Kong Unicom
 6  219.158.10.29  45.19 ms  AS4837  China Hong Kong Unicom
 7  219.158.96.210  47.98 ms  AS4837  China Guangdong Guangzhou Unicom
 8  219.158.8.121  44.88 ms  AS4837  China Guangdong Guangzhou Unicom
 9  219.158.17.198  82.79 ms  AS4837  China Hebei Shijiazhuang Unicom
10  202.99.160.214  83.48 ms  AS4837  China Hebei Shijiazhuang Unicom
11  61.182.146.94  87.63 ms  AS4837  China Hebei Shijiazhuang Unicom
12  221.192.35.2  88.53 ms  AS4837  China Hebei Shijiazhuang Unicom
13  202.99.160.68  87.64 ms  AS4837  China Hebei Shijiazhuang Unicom

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【Anhui Mobile】 - 211.138.180.2

traceroute to 211.138.180.2 (211.138.180.2), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets
 1  185.239.227.129  1.35 ms  AS134835  Singapore vxinternet.com
 2  10.0.20.1  0.52 ms  *  LAN
 3  192.168.22.1  36.69 ms  *  LAN
 4  *
 5  218.189.97.94  34.13 ms  AS9304  China Hong Kong hgc.com.hk
 6  218.189.5.49  36.51 ms  AS9304  China Hong Kong hgc.com.hk
 7  218.188.104.90  37.33 ms  AS9304  China Hong Kong hgc.com.hk
 8  223.120.2.117  39.79 ms  AS58453  China Hong Kong Mobile
 9  223.120.2.82  41.72 ms  AS58453  China Guangdong Guangzhou Mobile
10  221.183.55.94  42.14 ms  AS9808  China Guangdong Guangzhou Mobile
11  221.176.24.61  44.26 ms  AS9808  China Guangdong Guangzhou Mobile
12  221.176.22.125  43.26 ms  AS9808  China Guangdong Guangzhou Mobile
13  221.176.18.6  77.23 ms  AS9808  China Anhui Hefei Mobile
14  221.183.19.130  78.43 ms  AS9808  China Anhui Hefei Mobile
15  *
16  120.210.244.26  129.05 ms  AS9808  China Anhui Hefei Mobile
17  ns1.ah.chinamobile.com (211.138.180.2)  77.12 ms  AS9808  China Anhui Hefei Mobile

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From the final route tracing, it is clear that both outbound and return paths have direct connections for all three networks. However, based on xiaoz's multiple tests, some regions still experience higher exit latency.

Test URLs

  • Hong Kong Wan Chai: hkwcglobal.speedtest.hostkvm.com
  • Tokyo, Japan: jpty.speedtest.hostkvm.com
  • Osaka, Japan: jpsk.speedtest.hostkvm.com
  • Singapore: sg.speedtest.hostkvm.com

Conclusion

The overall latency of the HostKVM Singapore data center is higher than that of the Japan data center, but both offer direct connections for all three networks. If you require better network performance, consider the Japan data center; if you need higher bandwidth, consider Singapore. Note that HostKVM does not allow setting up proxy servers (climbing the Great Firewall). Those looking to build a website can rest assured, but those planning other activities should not bother.