Top Cloud Providers for CN2 GIA | Generated by AI
Cloud Providers with Strong CN2 GIA Connectivity for China to Overseas
CN2 GIA (ChinaNet Next Carrying Network Global Internet Access) is China Telecom’s premium backbone for high-speed, low-latency connections from mainland China to overseas locations. It’s especially useful for applications like gaming, streaming, or e-commerce needing stable routing to avoid congestion on standard lines. Based on current data, here are top cloud/VPS providers optimized for this, focusing on those with direct CN2 GIA peering, Hong Kong/Asia data centers, or dedicated China routes. I’ve prioritized specialized providers, but included major clouds where applicable.
Specialized VPS/Cloud Providers
- BandwagonHost: Offers CN2 GIA/CTGNet in Los Angeles and other US/Asia spots, with full China Telecom/Unicom/Mobile optimization. Ultra-low latency (<150ms to China), RAID-10 storage, and gigabit bandwidth. Ideal for budget users.
- LayerStack: Provides direct CN2 routes from Hong Kong and Singapore to mainland China, ensuring 2-way low-latency access (<50ms). Features SSD storage, DDoS protection, and easy scaling—great for Asia-Pacific workloads.
- Kamatera: Hong Kong data centers with CN2-optimized routing for fast China connectivity. Flexible VPS starting at $4/mo, NVMe SSD, unlimited scaling, and 99.95% uptime. Strong for custom setups.
- VMRack: Specializes in CN2 GIA triple-carrier (Telecom/Mobile/Unicom) optimized servers in Hong Kong and Japan. High-performance bare metal/CDN options with dedicated bandwidth and low packet loss.
- GigsGigsCloud: Premium US (LAX) KVM VPS with pure CN2 GIA lines to China. AMD EPYC CPUs, SSD RAID-10, and one-click OS installs—excellent for high-speed overseas access.
- Asia.Cloud: Hong Kong VPS with BGP self-healing CN2 GIA direct to China Telecom/Mobile/Unicom. Affordable plans with DDoS mitigation and stable peak-hour performance.
- Simcentric: Premium CN2 GIA for global-to-China routing, focused on low-latency enterprise needs. Available in Hong Kong with dedicated bandwidth options.
Major Cloud Providers
- Alibaba Cloud: As a Chinese provider, it uses native high-quality routes (including CN2 equivalents) across Asia-Pacific regions like Hong Kong and Singapore. Excellent for seamless China-overseas hybrid setups, with global scalability and ICP compliance.
- AWS: Partners with China Telecom for cross-border accelerators (e.g., CGA on Marketplace) and direct connects via AWS China Gateway. Not native CN2 GIA, but effective low-latency options to overseas regions like Tokyo/Singapore (~100-200ms).
- Azure: Supports cross-border via Virtual WAN and secure hubs with China Telecom integration. Good for enterprise connectivity to global regions, though latency varies (optimized paths reduce it to ~150ms).
- GCP: No dedicated CN2 GIA instances, but Asia locations (e.g., Taiwan, Singapore) offer solid routing. Use Partner Interconnect for improvements; best for data-heavy apps with general low-latency peering.
For best results, choose providers with Hong Kong or Japan data centers, as they minimize hops. Test with tools like PingPlotter for your specific use case. Prices start low (~$5/mo for basic VPS), but premium CN2 adds ~20-50% cost.
References
- CN2 GIA/CTGNet Network - BandwagonHost
- China Direct CN2 Route - LayerStack
- 7 Best China VPS Hosting Providers (Oct 2025) - HostAdvice
- VMRack - CN2 GIA & Triple-Carrier China-Optimized Cloud Servers
- US LAX CN2 VPS - GigsGigsCloud
- Premium China Route in Hong Kong VPS Hosting - Asia.Cloud
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[CN2 GIA China Telecom’s Premium Network - Simcentric](https://www.simcentric.com/network/cn2-direct-china/) - Alibaba Cloud HK VPS/CN2
- AWS China Gateway
- Azure in China cross-border connectivity
- Which GCP VM has optimised connection to CN2 GIA