Is your download crawling along or does your deployment pipeline feel like it takes forever? Here you’ll find out why and how to get things moving fast again.
Plan Quick Check
Find out the maximum bandwidth included in each server plan. The port speed is the absolute maximum that your virtual server can reach.
| Plan | Maximum Port Speed |
|---|---|
| Configurable vServers | up to 2 Gbit/s |
| Smart Value & Smart Essential | up to 1 Gbit/s |
Bits vs. Bytes – The Classic Misunderstanding
Since there has been some confusion before, here’s a simple explanation of the difference between Gbit/s and GB/s.
| Unit | Means … | Quick Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Gbit/s | Gigabits per second (bit value) | 1 Gbit/s ≈ 0.125 GB/s |
| GB/s | Gigabytes per second (byte value) | 1 GB/s = 8 Gbit/s |
1 Byte equals 8 Bits. So if your monitoring shows 1 Gbit/s, that’s about 125 MB/s – not 1 Gigabyte per second.
Our Standard Power: 1 Gbit/s
Every virtual server comes with 1 Gbit/s of symmetrical bandwidth – for both upload and download.
This is more than enough for:
- Continuous integration pipelines
- HD video streaming
- High-traffic shops
- Fast APT downloads
- Quick downloads for game servers
Upload Lagging? Download Not Up to Par?
In rare cases, there might be a problem. Please contact our support, and we will check the issue and discuss what to do next.
Example Calculation
600 Mbit/s ÷ 8 = 75 MB/s
If your speed test shows 75 MB/s, you are using 600 Mbit/s – which is well within the „up to 1 Gbit/s“ range.
Still Having Problems?
We are happy to help if you experience issues with download or upload speeds. It is always useful if you can share a speed test with us. Please ensure you use a reliable test location (in Germany).
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Why Don’t I Have the Right Bandwidth?
