{
  "id": 14714199,
  "title": "Private Internet Access adds 10 new server locations to its network – but it seems the truth is better than PIA lets on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/private-internet-access-adds-10-new-server-locations-to-its-network",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T14:18:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vpn/private-internet-access-adds-10-new-server-locations-to-its-network-but-it-seems-the-truth-is-better-than-pia-lets-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Private Internet Access (PIA) recently announced the addition of 10 new server locations to its network, bringing the total to 170 across 104 countries and territories. This expansion includes the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, following a previous increase of 15 locations in September 2026. The company has been focusing on expanding its server network, adding virtual servers to meet strict privacy and security standards. Virtual servers are considered as safe and reliable as physical servers when properly managed.\n\nThe new locations span Bermuda and Brooklyn, NY, to Dominican Republic, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, Kenya, and Lebanon. Other additions include Woolloomooloo in Sydney, Australia. PIA states that these expansions mean users can connect to more locations globally, which is a crucial factor when choosing a VPN. The company currently offers 69 locations in North America, 50 in Europe, 33 in Asia, nine in South America, eight in Oceania, and seven in Africa.\n\nWhile PIA's server network is robust for a budget-friendly option, it still falls behind industry leaders like NordVPN, which offers 225 locations in 150 countries, and ExpressVPN, with 196 locations in 113 countries. Having a larger server network can be beneficial for users who need dedicated streaming or gaming servers, or those who wish to access content from various countries. PIA's continued expansion should make it a stronger contender in the VPN market.",
  "summary": "Private Internet Access has announced a handful of new servers as part of its ongoing expansion – but we think the firm’s actual numbers are even better than it claims",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "VPN Deal of the Week: Private Internet Access's Halloween Sale has landed – 26 months of protection for under $50",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/vpn-deal-of-the-week-private-internet-accesss-halloween-sale-has",
        "published": "2026-10-15T12:28:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}