- Surfshark brings its server count to 4,500, a 40% increase in network size
- Still, Surfshark said server quality is more important than sheer quantity
- That’s why the VPN includes tools to increase the stability and speed of the connection
VPN company Surfshark has just announced a 40% expansion of its global VPN server network, bringing its total to an impressive 4,500.
This move improves Surfshark’s global coverage and gives users more connection options, which can help reduce server load and improve speeds.
However, the company is using this moment to challenge a long-standing industry metric: that a higher server count is always better.
For years, VPN providers have used the size of their server network as a key selling point. While a large number of servers can be beneficial, Surfshark argues that customers should look beyond the numbers.
The company emphasized that the true measure of a top-tier service lies in the quality, consistency and performance of its infrastructure, not just its size.
This expansion demonstrates Surfshark’s commitment to providing one of the best VPN services on the market, ensuring it has the capacity to serve a growing user base.
At the same time, its focus on quality sends a clear message that reliability and user experience are its top priorities, a sentiment that echoes a similar argument recently made by its rival, NordVPN.
Quality over quantity
Surfshark delved deeper into the “quality over quantity” debate, explaining that while broad global coverage is essential, it’s the user experience that truly defines a VPN’s value.
A VPN server is the crucial piece of hardware that encrypts a user’s internet traffic and masks their IP address, but its effectiveness depends on how well it is maintained and optimized.
“Server count is an easy and understandable metric to compare VPN providers, but it doesn’t capture the full picture,” said Justas Pukys, Senior Product Manager at Surfshark.
“A strong VPN provides not just wide reach, but reliable, high-performance servers, minimized latency and uninterrupted connections across the network. In practice, this means robust uptime, proactive maintenance and a smooth, user-friendly experience for all online activities,” added Pukys.
This approach means that instead of simply adding more and more locations, the company focuses on ensuring that each server provides a fast and stable connection. This is especially important for activities such as streaming in 4K, online gaming or heavy torrenting, where a sudden drop in speed or a lost connection can be incredibly frustrating.
Innovation is the key
To support its commitment to quality, Surfshark highlighted several new technologies it has developed to improve network performance. These innovations are part of its proprietary Nexus SDN (software-defined networking) technology, which aims to revolutionize how consumer VPNs work.
Two key components recently introduced are Everlink and FastTrack.
Everlink is an industry-first patented technology designed to improve VPN connection stability, ensuring users stay connected even in challenging network conditions.
FastTrackon the other hand, is an innovative system that automatically optimizes traffic paths to deliver the best possible speeds and performance for the user’s specific location and activity.
By combining this strategic expansion with cutting-edge technology, Surfshark aims to build a faster, more secure and exceptionally stable network. This two-pronged approach ensures it can handle future growth and changing user demands while continuing to deliver the high-quality experience customers have come to expect.
