Can a dedicated IP VPN prevent gaming IP bans?

Yes. With shared VPNs, other users on the same IP may get banned for cheating or toxic behaviour, which bans the IP for everyone. With WestNet's dedicated IP, your IP reputation is yours alone — no one else's actions can affect your account or get your IP banned.

Does WestNet VPN work with consoles like PS5 and Xbox?

Yes. Install WestNet VPN on your router and every device on your network — including PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC — is automatically protected. No per-device apps needed. Protocols supported: OpenVPN, PPTP, SSTP, SOCKS, HTTP/HTTPS, and GRE.

What games work best with WestNet VPN?

WestNet VPN's under-10ms latency is ideal for all competitive multiplayer games including Valorant, Fortnite, Call of Duty (Warzone, MW3), Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, PUBG, League of Legends, Dota 2, and Overwatch 2. The dedicated IP also prevents shared-IP bans in games with strict anti-cheat systems.

Best Low Latency VPN for Gaming in Calgary

Q: What is the best VPN for gaming in Calgary?

WestNet VPN delivers the lowest latency of any VPN in Calgary — under 10ms on a privately owned 100 Gbps fibre backbone with Verizon AS701 peering. Unlike shared VPNs that add 30-100ms of overhead, WestNet's dedicated infrastructure minimizes latency for competitive gaming.

Q: Does using a VPN increase my ping?

Shared VPNs typically add 30-50% latency because your traffic is routed through congested, shared servers. WestNet VPN adds minimal overhead because you have a dedicated connection on owned fibre infrastructure — not a rented server shared with thousands of other users. Most WestNet users in Calgary see under 10ms latency.

Under 10ms latency on a privately owned 100 Gbps fibre backbone. Dedicated IP prevents IP bans. No jitter, no packet loss. Built for competitive gamers in Alberta.

WestNet VPN gaming — cyberpunk interface, under 10ms latency on owned fibre

Why Gamers Need a Different Kind of VPN

Most VPNs are built for privacy browsing — not competitive gaming. They add 30–100ms of latency because your traffic gets routed through congested shared servers in data centres. That's the difference between winning a gunfight and dying behind cover.

WestNet VPN is different. It runs on a 100 Gbps fibre backbone in Calgary that we own and operate — not rented servers. With exclusive Verizon AS701 peering for US game servers, your packets take the fastest possible path. The result: under 10ms latency for Calgary gamers.

Latency Comparison — WestNet vs Shared VPNs

WestNet VPN

<10ms

NordVPN

30–80ms

ExpressVPN

40–100ms

Surfshark

50–120ms

Games That Play Best on WestNet VPN

Valorant

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Fortnite

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Call of Duty

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Apex Legends

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Counter-Strike 2

<10ms ping

Rocket League

<10ms ping

League of Legends

<10ms ping

Overwatch 2

<10ms ping

PUBG

<10ms ping

Dedicated IP = No IP Bans

One of the biggest problems with shared VPNs for gaming is IP bans. When another user on your shared VPN IP gets banned for cheating, toxic behaviour, or any other violation — the entire IP gets banned. That means you get banned too, even though you did nothing wrong.

With WestNet's dedicated IP, your IP reputation is yours alone. No one else's actions can affect your account, your rank, or your ability to play. Your IP stays clean because only you use it.

Why WestNet Beats Every Other Gaming VPN

Under 10ms latency — Our fibre backbone is in Calgary. Your data doesn't cross continents to reach a rented server. It stays local.
100 Gbps backbone — Massive capacity means no congestion, no throttling, no speed drops during peak hours.
Verizon AS701 peering — Direct connection to US game servers via the fastest route. No third-party transit hops.
Zero jitter, zero packet loss — Dedicated infrastructure, not a shared server. Your connection quality is consistent and predictable.
Dedicated IP — Your IP, your reputation. No shared-IP bans, no CAPTCHAs, no blocks.
All devices — Install on your router and protect PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch — everything on your network.

WestNet VPN — futuristic security, dedicated IP for gamers

WestNet VPN — high-tech dedicated infrastructure for competitive gaming

Quick Setup on Any Device

Set Up Your Gaming VPN in 5 Minutes

Sign up at vpn.westnet.ca — The Calgary VPN Basic ($39.99/mo) gives you a dedicated Calgary IP with the lowest latency. For US game servers, add a US Dedicated IP ($40/mo).
Install on your router or PC — Configure OpenVPN or PPTP. Step-by-step guide here. Router install covers all devices automatically.
Game with the lowest ping in Alberta — Connect and play. Under 10ms latency. No jitter. No bans. No compromises.

Get the Lowest Ping in Calgary

Under 10ms latency. Dedicated IP. 100 Gbps fibre backbone. No contracts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best VPN for gaming in Calgary?

WestNet VPN delivers under 10ms latency on a privately owned 100 Gbps fibre backbone in Calgary with exclusive Verizon AS701 peering. Unlike shared VPNs that add 30-100ms overhead, WestNet's dedicated infrastructure provides the lowest latency gaming experience in Alberta.

Does a VPN increase my ping?

Shared VPNs typically add 30-50% latency because your traffic routes through congested shared servers. WestNet VPN adds minimal overhead because you have a dedicated connection on owned fibre — not a rented server. Most Calgary gamers see under 10ms total latency.

Can a dedicated IP prevent gaming IP bans?

Yes. With shared VPNs, another user on your IP can get the entire IP banned for cheating or violations — banning you too. WestNet's dedicated IP is yours alone. Your IP reputation depends only on your behaviour, not thousands of strangers.

Does WestNet VPN work with PS5, Xbox, and Switch?

Yes. Install WestNet VPN on your router and every device on your network is automatically protected — PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and phones. No per-device apps or configuration needed.

Can I use WestNet VPN to access US game servers?

Yes. WestNet offers both Calgary and US dedicated IP addresses. The US Dedicated IP VPN ($40/mo) gives you a US IP with direct Verizon AS701 peering — the fastest path from Calgary to US game servers with minimal additional latency.