How much does a dedicated IP VPN cost?

WestNet's dedicated IP VPN plans start at $39.99 CAD/month for a dedicated Calgary IP and $40 CAD/month for a dedicated US IP. A shared US NAT IP for streaming starts at $20/month. All plans are month-to-month with no contracts. Virgin residential IPs available for $50/month.

Dedicated IP VPN vs Shared VPN — Why Your VPN Keeps Getting Blocked

NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark share IP addresses among thousands of users. That's why Netflix blocks them, banks flag them, and you get endless CAPTCHAs. Here's the fix.

WestNet VPN — virgin dedicated IP address, never shared, never blocked

The Problem with Shared VPN IP Addresses

When you sign up for NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Surfshark, you're sharing an IP address with thousands of other users simultaneously. This creates three major problems:

Streaming blocks — Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and other platforms detect when 5,000+ connections come from one IP. They block it. You see the "proxy or unblocker" error.
CAPTCHAs everywhere — Google, Cloudflare, and other services flag shared IPs. You end up solving CAPTCHAs on every other website.
Banking lockouts — Banks detect when the same IP appears on thousands of different accounts. Your login gets flagged for fraud, accounts get locked, and you have to call the bank to verify your identity.

These aren't bugs — they're a fundamental flaw in the shared VPN model. No amount of "server switching" or "rotating IPs" fixes it because the underlying problem is the same: shared IPs create detectable patterns.

Dedicated IP vs Shared IP — Side by Side

DEDICATED IP — WESTNET

Your IP. Yours Alone.

One IP address, one user — you
Looks like a normal residential connection
Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ — never blocked
Banks see consistent logins — no fraud flags
Zero CAPTCHAs — clean IP reputation
Own 100 Gbps fibre backbone in Calgary
200+ Mbps, under 10ms latency

SHARED IP — NORDVPN / EXPRESSVPN

5,000 Users. Same IP.

Thousands of users on the same IP
Detectable VPN traffic pattern
Streaming services block and rotate IPs
Banks flag shared IPs as fraud risk
Constant CAPTCHAs and verification
Rented servers in data centres
Variable speeds, 30–100ms+ latency

Who Needs a Dedicated IP VPN?

Streaming Fans

Access Netflix US, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, TikTok, and every other platform without ever being blocked. Learn more about streaming.

Remote Workers

Access company resources, VPNs, and SaaS tools without triggering security alerts. Your IP stays consistent — IT teams can whitelist it. Remote work VPN guide.

Online Banking

Log into TD, RBC, Scotiabank, and other banks without fraud alerts or account locks. Your dedicated IP is the same every time — consistent, trusted.

Competitive Gamers

Under 10ms latency, no jitter, no shared-IP bans. Your dedicated IP keeps your account and reputation clean. Gaming VPN details.

Business & Corporate

Dedicated infrastructure for your team. Whitelist-friendly IPs, priority support, multi-user accounts. Enterprise-grade security on owned fibre.

Clean IP Reputation

Need an IP with zero history? WestNet offers virgin Alberta residential IPs for $50/mo — never used, never blacklisted, never on any database. Get a virgin IP.

WestNet VPN — Dedicated IP on Owned Infrastructure

WestNet isn't a VPN app that rents servers. We're a CRTC-registered telecommunications carrier operating since 1996. Our VPN runs on infrastructure we own:

Infrastructure	WestNet	NordVPN / ExpressVPN
Network	Own 100 Gbps fibre backbone	Rented data centre servers
US Peering	Exclusive Verizon AS701	Transit via third parties
Latency (Calgary)	Under 10ms	30–100ms+
Speed	200+ Mbps typical	Variable, congestion-dependent
IP Type	Dedicated — yours alone	Shared among thousands
CRTC Registered	Since 1996	No
Local Support	24/7 Calgary — 403-774-7470	Chat bots, offshore
Contract	None — month-to-month	1–2 year lock-in

What People Are Saying

WestNet VPN — owned infrastructure, dedicated IP addresses

Dedicated IP Plans

US Outgoing NAT VPN — $20/mo — Shared US IP for streaming. Great entry point for Netflix US, Hulu, TikTok.
Calgary VPN Basic — $39.99/mo — Dedicated Calgary IP. Full encryption, unlimited bandwidth. Most popular.
US Dedicated IP VPN — $40/mo — Your own US IP. Never shared, never blocked. Stream everything.
Virgin Alberta Residential IP — $50/mo — Brand new IP with zero history. Cleanest possible reputation.
Calgary VPN Premium — $59.99/mo — Priority bandwidth, dedicated IP, enhanced support.
Corporate VPN — $99.99/mo — Enterprise-grade. Dedicated infrastructure. Multi-user.

Get Your Own Dedicated IP

Your IP. Your reputation. Never shared, never blocked. Instant activation.

No contracts. Cancel anytime. 24/7 Calgary support: 403-774-7470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dedicated IP VPN?

A dedicated IP VPN assigns you a unique IP address that only you use. Unlike shared VPN services where thousands of users share the same IP, your dedicated IP is exclusively yours. Streaming services, banking sites, and other platforms cannot detect it as a VPN because the traffic pattern looks like a normal single-user connection.

Why do shared VPNs get blocked by Netflix and other services?

Shared VPN providers route thousands of users through the same IP addresses. Services detect when thousands of connections come from one IP — a pattern that never occurs with normal residential or business usage — and block it. Dedicated IPs avoid this entirely because only one user connects from each IP.

Is a dedicated IP VPN better for online banking?

Yes. Banks flag logins from shared VPN IPs because the same IP appears on thousands of different accounts — a pattern associated with fraud. With a dedicated IP, your bank sees consistent logins from the same IP every time, which looks normal and avoids triggering fraud detection systems.

What is a virgin residential IP?

A virgin residential IP is an IP address that has never been used before — completely clean with no history on any blacklist, spam list, or VPN detection database. WestNet offers virgin Alberta residential IPs for $50 CAD/month, ideal for businesses and users who need the cleanest possible IP reputation.

Can I whitelist my dedicated IP at work?

Yes. Because your dedicated IP never changes and is used only by you, your company's IT team can whitelist it for remote access to corporate resources, SaaS tools, and internal systems. This is a major advantage for remote workers over shared VPN services where the IP changes constantly.