ByteVirt Singapore VPS Review: China-Optimized Network Performance Test

Looking for a Singapore VPS with stable connections to mainland China? ByteVirt's new SG-China Optimized line promises low latency and reliable access to popular streaming services. This detailed review covers real-world performance testing, network routing analysis, and streaming compatibility—helping you decide if this budget-friendly option (starting at $13.5 for 6 months) meets your needs for cross-border applications, content access, or development projects requiring Asia-Pacific connectivity.

Provider Background

ByteVirt is a Chinese-owned hosting provider established in 2023, offering VPS services across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey, and Taiwan. They also provide affordable entry-level NAT VPS options. Today we're examining their newly launched SG-China Optimized product line.

Network Infrastructure Overview

ByteVirt operates with its own ASN, using Nearoute as the upstream provider. The service includes both IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity. The routing configuration utilizes China Unicom's 4837 network via a (sg-hk) path through (10099-4837)-cn, with internal transmission between Singapore and Hong Kong. However, some regions may experience Unicom traffic routing through the United States.

Service Plans and Pricing

VPS-512-KVM-Premium-SG Specifications:

• 1 AMD EPYC Core (Fair Share allocation)

• 512MB RAM

• 15GB NVMe Storage

• 1 IPv4 Address

• 1 IPv6 /64 Subnet

• 500GB Monthly Transfer @ 500Mbps

• KVM Virtualization

• Singapore Location

• 3 Snapshots

• 1 Backup

• Premium Network

Pricing: Starting at $13.5 USD per 6 months

👉 For developers and businesses seeking reliable Asia-Pacific connectivity with optimized routes to mainland China, ByteVirt's Singapore VPS delivers impressive performance at competitive pricing, making it an excellent choice for cross-border projects and content delivery scenarios.

System Configuration and Streaming Compatibility

System Specifications:

• CPU: AMD EPYC 7D12 32-Core Processor

• CPU Features: AES-NI Enabled & VM-x/AMD-V Enabled

• Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (64 Bit) KVM

• Kernel: 5.10.0-29-cloud-amd64

• Storage Performance: Average I/O Speed of 1024.0 MB/s

• TCP Congestion Control: BBR + FQ

• Organization: AS199707 ByteVirt LLC

• Location: Singapore

Streaming Service Compatibility:

• Netflix: Unlocked (Region: SG)

• YouTube Premium: Supported (Region: SG)

• BiliBili China: Not accessible

• TikTok: GB (Possibly IDC IP)

• iQIYI International: Unlocked (Region: SG)

• ChatGPT: Accessible (Region: SG)

Latency Performance

Mainland China Latency Results

Latency testing shows generally favorable results for connections to mainland China, with reasonable ping times across major cities. The optimized routing effectively reduces connection delays for most regions.

Packet Loss Analysis

Network stability testing reveals minimal packet loss under normal conditions, indicating reliable connectivity for production workloads.

Single-Thread iperf3 Bandwidth Tests

Ningbo Mobile (300M connection):

• Average throughput: 188 Mbits/sec

• Retransmissions: 1178 packets

• Sustained speeds between 92-239 Mbits/sec

Guangzhou Mobile (500M connection - IPv6):

• Average throughput: 344 Mbits/sec

• Zero retransmissions

• Consistent speeds around 340-360 Mbits/sec

Anhui Unicom (300M connection):

• Average throughput: 175 Mbits/sec

• Retransmissions: 177 packets

• Speeds ranging from 142-206 Mbits/sec

Ningbo Telecom (300M connection):

• Average throughput: 99.4 Mbits/sec

• Retransmissions: 1687 packets

• Variable performance between 15-121 Mbits/sec

Multi-ISP Speed Testing

Domestic Routes:

• Shanghai Unicom 5G: 445.40 Mbps upload / 501.13 Mbps download (85.17ms latency)

• Suzhou Telecom: 322.97 Mbps upload / 500.47 Mbps download (117.36ms latency)

• Hangzhou Telecom: 46.59 Mbps upload / 23.79 Mbps download (198.68ms latency)

International Routes:

• Hong Kong: 521.14 Mbps upload / 503.97 Mbps download (40.11ms latency)

• Macau: 512.10 Mbps upload / 511.71 Mbps download (38.27ms latency)

• Taiwan: 517.99 Mbps upload / 498.49 Mbps download (44.29ms latency)

• Tokyo: 147.85 Mbps upload / 496.53 Mbps download (67.23ms latency)

• Los Angeles: 147.36 Mbps upload / 502.10 Mbps download (196.64ms latency)

Routing Analysis

Return Path Routing

Shanghai Telecom: Traffic routes through China Unicom's 4837 backbone network before reaching China Telecom's infrastructure, with latencies around 87-145ms.

Guangzhou Telecom: Similar routing pattern through Unicom's network, with final hop latencies around 93-94ms.

Shanghai CN2: Direct CN2 routing available with optimal performance around 60-85ms latency.

Shanghai Unicom: Some routes experiencing issues with loops through NTT backbone and extended latencies (80-89ms).

Guangzhou Unicom: Detours through US infrastructure (Level3) resulting in significantly higher latencies (182-225ms).

Shanghai Unicom 9929: Premium routing through NTT backbone with latencies around 100-120ms.

Shanghai Mobile: Efficient routing through CMI international network with low latencies (60-65ms).

Guangzhou Mobile: Mixed routing through Unicom backbone before reaching Mobile network, with moderate latencies (72-80ms).

IPv6 Return Routing

IPv6 routing shows regional variations in performance. Mobile networks demonstrate the most consistent IPv6 performance with latencies around 42-67ms to major cities. Telecom and Unicom IPv6 routes show higher variability, with some connections experiencing significantly elevated latencies (240-390ms).

Outbound Routing

Outbound routes vary by ISP:

• China Telecom: Routes through NTT backbone

• China Unicom: Direct peering with mixed performance

• China Mobile: CMI international network with NTT handoff

Conclusion

ByteVirt's Singapore China-Optimized VPS delivers solid performance for most mainland China connections, particularly for Mobile and some Unicom routes. The service successfully unlocks major streaming platforms including Netflix, ChatGPT, and TikTok, making it suitable for both personal and business applications requiring geo-specific access.

👉 If you're looking for affordable Asia-Pacific hosting with optimized mainland China connectivity and streaming compatibility, ByteVirt offers exceptional value starting at just $13.5 for six months—ideal for developers, content creators, and businesses requiring reliable cross-border network performance.

The main considerations are variable Telecom performance in some regions and Unicom's occasional US routing for certain locations. For users primarily on Mobile networks or requiring Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan connectivity, this VPS performs excellently at its price point.