Hats PUL | Gaming & Cloud Performance IP
Routing over AS203314 for gaming, cloud and other delay-sensitive traffic. Availability depends on the access connection and destination.
What It Is
Hats PUL (Premium User Line) is Performance IP connectivity - not a VPN, not a proxy, not a tunnel.
PUL routes traffic over the AS203314 backbone and available IX peers after it reaches our edge. The access connection remains part of the end-to-end path.
The result depends on how this path compares with the route your ISP already uses.
The Problem
A high advertised access speed does not establish low latency to a particular destination.
Transit and peering choices affect the path. Congestion can occur in the access network, at interconnections or near the destination.
- Delay variation between successive replies
- Long paths to the selected server region
- Packet loss during busy periods
Increasing access bandwidth will not necessarily reduce RTT or resolve loss elsewhere on the path.
The Solution
Route selection after the access network.
| What We Do | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Direct IX Peering | Traffic enters our network and exits directly at major IX points. No middlemen. No detours. |
| AS203314 Backbone | Our own infrastructure. Our own routes. Full control over path selection. |
| Gaming-Optimized Paths | Routes tuned for UDP consistency, not just TCP throughput. |
| Multi-Hub Redundancy | Automatic failover between our PoPs without dropping your session. |
Measure the complete path to the game or cloud region you use. The profile cannot guarantee a fixed RTT across all destinations.
By The Numbers
Published Backbone RTT
For the full auto-updated RTT matrix across our PoPs (Backbone measurements), see: Backbone Latency Matrix
Reference measurements from core PoPs:
| Route | Standard ISP | Hats PUL | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore → Hong Kong | 45-60ms | 28-32ms | ~40% faster |
| Tokyo → Seoul | 55-70ms | 32-38ms | ~45% faster |
| Frankfurt → Amsterdam | 25-35ms | 12-15ms | ~55% faster |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 140-160ms | 95-105ms | ~30% faster |
These PoP-to-PoP examples exclude your access network. Use an endpoint-specific test before ordering.
References for Competitive Latency Ceilings
Epic describes <=20ms as “good” latency, 20-100ms as “acceptable”, and >=100ms as “poor” for Fortnite.
Source: Epic Games: Understanding latency or ping in Fortnite
Who It's For
Competitive Gamers
Compare RTT, jitter and packet loss to the game servers you use.
Streamers & Content Creators
Check upstream capacity for streaming alongside the route to the game server.
Remote Workers
Evaluate both directions for calls and file transfers, including the local access connection.
Cloud Developers
Compare paths to the specific AWS, Azure or Google Cloud region hosting your workload.
How It Works
- Connect - Route your traffic through our nearest PoP
- Optimize - Our edge routers select the best path in real-time
- Win - Lower latency, reduced jitter, consistent performance
The service is delivered through network routing. We confirm the handoff and any local configuration needed for your connection.
Questions
Is this a VPN?
No. Hats PUL is Performance IP connectivity through route optimization. We don't encrypt your traffic, change your IP location, or provide "privacy" features. We're a network infrastructure service - not a VPN provider.
Will this work with my ISP?
PUL changes routing after traffic reaches our edge. Access compatibility and delivery options depend on your ISP and region.
Does it support all games?
Standard IP game traffic can use the service. An improvement is not assured: it depends on whether the new route reduces delay, variation or loss.
Who operates the network?
Hats Network operates AS203314. The available backbone and peering paths determine which destinations the profile can improve.
How do I get started?
Ask sales to check availability, delivery requirements and measurements for your location before ordering.
Ready to Crank It Up?
Contact [email protected] with your locations, bandwidth and target destinations.