Aliyun International Singapore VPS Review: $4.5/Month with CN2 Line
Aliyun has been expanding into overseas markets for some time, launching data centers in Hong Kong, the US, Europe, and Singapore. However, there are significant differences between the domestic and international versions. This promotion is specifically targeted at international version users, with Singapore data center prices starting as low as $4.5/month.
Account Registration
It seems Aliyun (International) makes it difficult for Chinese nationals to register accounts. Here is the registration process; success largely depends on your luck.
- Visit the International Official Website to register. New users can receive a $300 credit, though it comes with time and usage restrictions, making it of limited value.
- For the region, select the US, as SMS verification is required.
- Register an account on Textnow to obtain a US phone number. If you can get a Google Voice number, that would be even better.
- Credit card or PayPal authentication is required. Virtual cards and domestic Visa cards will not pass verification, but domestic PayPal accounts can be bound.
Before registering, it is best to clear your browser cache or use an incognito window. Although Aliyun requires an international version PayPal, testing shows that a domestic PayPal can be bound. However, payment may fail immediately after binding; waiting a few hours usually allows successful payment. The final success of placing an order depends on individual luck.
Server Specifications
| Data Center | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Traffic | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1 Core | 1GB | 40GB SSD | 30Mbps | 1TB | $4.5/month |
Ping Test
Ping tests from Sichuan Telecom show approximately 80ms latency, while SuperPing tests show around 90ms. These tests were conducted in the morning; it remains to be seen if performance degrades during peak hours.
Center: Sichuan Telecom Ping Test
Center: SuperPing Test
Bench.sh Test
bench.sh is a one-click testing script provided by developer Qiu Shui Yi Bing, which intuitively tests download speeds, disk I/O, and more. From the test results, Aliyun's I/O performance is slightly inferior compared to providers like Vultr, as shown in the screenshot below.
Conclusion
The Singapore data center offers direct connections to mainland China via bidirectional CN2 lines, making it a good choice for building proxy services or websites. However, account registration is not easy, and it is unclear how long the promotion will last. Some users have reported account deletions, so please remember to back up your data regularly, back up your data regularly, back up your data regularly. Good luck.
Promotion Link: www.alibabacloud.com