WTFast

About WTFast

WTFast, legally operating as AAA Internet Publishing, Inc., is a Canadian technology company that has developed a specialized network for online gamers. Founded in 2009 by Rob Bartlett, the company is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. Bartlett's journey began in 1997 with AAA Internet Publishing Inc., a venture focused on internet and technology services. His extensive experience in internet entrepreneurship and network management for major clients like Disney laid the groundwork for WTFast, born from a first-hand understanding of the frustrations gamers face with high ping, packet loss, and unstable connections. The company has achieved several milestones, including being a finalist in the BCIC New Ventures Competition in 2014, the TELUS and The Globe & Mail Small Business Competition in 2015, and Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge in 2016.

The company's core offering is its Gamers Private Network (GPN), an AI-powered, intelligent network designed exclusively to optimize online game traffic. Unlike a traditional VPN that encrypts and routes all internet traffic, the GPN focuses solely on the game's connection data, identifying the most efficient path between a player's device and the game server. This process minimizes the number of server 'hops,' which can significantly reduce latency, lower ping, and stabilize the connection by mitigating packet loss and jitter. The technology, backed by numerous patents, uses machine learning to continuously improve route selection based on user activity over time. WTFast supports over 1,000 games, including popular titles like Fortnite, PUBG, and League of Legends, and provides real-time network analytics so users can monitor their connection's performance.

WTFast operates on a dual-market business model. For individual consumers, it offers a subscription-based service with monthly, quarterly, and annual payment options, along with a free trial. The primary revenue stream comes from these subscriptions, which grant gamers access to the GPN software for PC. The company also targets the B2B sector by partnering with broadband and internet service providers (ISPs). This strategy involves embedding WTFast's technology directly into routers from partners like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and TP-Link. For ISPs, this creates a value-added service that helps attract and retain gamers, offers opportunities for upselling, and reduces subscriber churn. A recent strategic move includes the February 2025 acquisition of Fiber Gaming Network (FGN), aiming to enhance gaming experiences for users in rural America by merging FGN's community platform with WTFast's optimization technology.