Most Stable

The most common reason is that node's IP has been detected and blocked by the firewall — this happens especially often around specific dates (major events, anniversaries), and providers usually roll out replacement nodes in response. Other common causes: the official domain gets DNS-poisoned so the subscription link won't load, the server gets DDoSed, or a shared transit entry IP gets blocked, taking down every downstream node with it. If you're seeing widespread issues, check the provider's announcements or community channel first — it usually resolves within a few hours to a couple of days.

BGP transit is the cheapest, running through ordinary international exits that tend to get congested at peak hours; IEPL and IPLC are carrier-grade private dedicated lines — lower latency, more resistant to interference, and noticeably more expensive, with IPLC typically outranking IEPL on both quality and price. BGP transit is fine for everyday use; dedicated lines suit gaming, video calls, and other latency-sensitive scenarios better.

Yes, this is normal — roughly 8pm to 11pm is international-traffic peak hour, and even a stable service can slow down during this window. Try lowering video quality or switching to a less-popular node region; dedicated-line (IPLC/IEPL) services are generally affected less by peak-hour congestion than plain transit lines.

It's possible but not easy — some providers get a decent transit line down to a relatively affordable price through scale. In general, extremely low prices usually mean some trade-off on stability; if stability is a hard requirement, prioritize providers that have been running longer with a solid reputation rather than comparing on price alone.