What is the difference between a dedicated VPN and a shared VPN?

A shared consumer VPN puts many customers on the same exit IP. Sites learn those pools and block them. A dedicated VPN gives your tunnel its own exit path so banks, streaming, and work tools see a normal single-user pattern.

Should I pick Calgary dedicated IP or Seattle WireGuard?

Pick Calgary dedicated IP on westnet.ca/vpn for Alberta latency and classic OpenVPN / L2TP / PPTP. Pick Seattle WireGuard on ai.westnet.ca when you want a modern .conf / QR, official WireGuard apps, and a dedicated U.S. exit.

How much is Seattle WireGuard?

WestNet Seattle WireGuard is $99 per month, month to month. Guest checkout on ai.westnet.ca. Config and QR after payment.

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Dedicated VPN vs shared VPN.

Shared consumer pools put thousands of strangers on one exit IP. Sites learn those ranges and block them. WestNet sells the other model: a dedicated path on carrier gear we have run since 1996. Two SKUs cover most needs — Calgary dedicated IP, and Seattle WireGuard.

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SIDE BY SIDE

	Shared consumer VPN	Calgary dedicated IP	Seattle WireGuard
Exit IP	Crowded pool	Yours on Calgary fibre	Dedicated U.S. Seattle exit
Protocol	Vendor app	OpenVPN / L2TP / PPTP	WireGuard .conf + QR
Best when	Casual browse	Alberta latency, classic VPN, Canadian IP needs	U.S. exit, phone/desktop WireGuard, ~1 Gbps measured
Reputation	Burns with the crowd	Single-user pattern	Single-user pattern
Where to buy	—	westnet.ca/vpn	ai.westnet.ca/vpn.htm

SHARED POOLS

Fine until a bank, streamer, or work portal flags the whole range. Then every app skin on that pool fails the same way.

CALGARY DEDICATED

Classic dedicated-IP VPN on WestNet Calgary fibre. Strong for Alberta latency and Canadian IP use cases. Catalog on westnet.ca/vpn.

SEATTLE WIREGUARD

Modern downloadable config. Official WireGuard apps. Dedicated U.S. exit. $99/mo, month to month. About 1 Gbps measured here.

PICK IN ONE MINUTE

Need a U.S. exit and WireGuard on phone or laptop → Seattle WireGuard.
Need Calgary / Canadian IP or classic OpenVPN → westnet.ca/vpn.
Import steps after checkout → wg-setup.htm.

FAQ

Dedicated or shared — what actually changes?

The exit IP reputation. Shared pools are easy to fingerprint. Dedicated exits look like a normal single path. That is why people move when shared VPNs start failing login or streaming checks.

Calgary dedicated IP or Seattle WireGuard?

Calgary for Alberta latency and classic protocols on westnet.ca/vpn. Seattle WireGuard for a dedicated U.S. exit with official apps and a downloadable .conf / QR at $99/mo.

How do I order Seattle WireGuard?

Guest checkout at ai.westnet.ca/?plan=WireGuard#order. Card, PayPal, Interac, or Zelle. Config is emailed and shows in My Account. Setup guide: wg-setup.htm.

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