Overview

100TB was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in the United Kingdom, a representative provider in the high-bandwidth dedicated server space. Its core proposition is that every dedicated server ships with 100TB of monthly traffic and a 1Gbps dedicated port as standard, a configuration that stands out in hardware rental and has long served video streaming, large file distribution, and game servers.

100TB operates data centers across the US (Dallas, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago) and Europe (UK, Netherlands), offering a complete line of dedicated servers from entry level to 10Gbps high-bandwidth machines. For traffic-sensitive workloads, 100TB builds "high bandwidth" directly into its brand and plans, avoiding the per-GB overage costs of traditional hosts. When using the server selection guide, 100TB deserves a place on your shortlist if throughput and bandwidth are the primary metrics.

Key Strengths

  • 100TB monthly traffic included: No separate traffic packages needed; a single machine carries high-throughput workloads such as video streaming and file distribution without unexpected overage bills.
  • 1Gbps dedicated port as standard: Bandwidth is dedicated rather than shared, with more predictable throughput for high-concurrency downloads and streaming, upgradable to 10Gbps.
  • Multi-data-center coverage: 4 US nodes plus Europe (UK, Netherlands) support region-close deployment and disaster-recovery splits that reduce single points of failure.
  • High-performance hardware: Dual Intel/AMD Xeon-class processors, DDR4 ECC memory, and expandable NVMe SSD suit databases, compute-intensive and containerized workloads.
  • Complete remote management: 24/7 KVM/IPMI console access enables OS reinstall, independent reboot, and hardware status checks without tickets, giving teams full operational autonomy.

Product Ecosystem

Dedicated Servers

The core product line, tiered by CPU generation, memory, storage, and bandwidth port. Every machine includes 100TB of monthly traffic and offers Windows/Linux images with one-click reinstall. It suits businesses with clear requirements for hardware exclusivity, consistent performance, and large bandwidth, such as video platforms, file mirror sites, and game servers.

10Gbps High-Bandwidth Series

High-end machines for ultra-high-throughput scenarios with 10Gbps dedicated ports and larger traffic quotas, commonly used for CDN origin pulling, live transcoding, and large-scale data exchange. Paired with CDN acceleration as the origin host, it noticeably improves end-user access quality.

Value-Added Services

Includes DDoS protection (basic protection on by default, upgradeable), IP management (additional IPv4 blocks), OS and monitoring tools. Users can freely assemble a security and operations stack that fits their business.

Limitations

  • Limited elasticity: Primarily month-to-month dedicated servers with no hourly cloud instances, making temporary capacity expansion during spikes inflexible.
  • Traditional console: The self-service interface and automation (API, snapshots, auto-scaling) are weaker than major cloud vendors, requiring more manual work.
  • High latency from mainland China: Direct connections to US/Europe data centers are slow for Chinese users; domestic access needs CDN acceleration or overseas distribution.
  • Ticket-based support: Support relies on tickets with limited real-time chat; incident handling depends on ticket response time.

Use Cases

  • Video streaming & live broadcasting (★★★★★): 100TB traffic plus high-bandwidth ports perfectly match push, transcoding, and distribution.
  • Large file distribution & mirror sites (★★★★★): Sufficient traffic quota for high-throughput downloads; see video streaming CDN acceleration.
  • Game servers (★★★★): Low-latency, high-bandwidth hardware for player matches and asset servers.
  • High-traffic websites/APIs (★★★★): Fixed hardware steadily sustains ongoing traffic; evaluate with the server benchmark guide.
  • Lightweight sites/personal projects (★★): Traffic quota goes unused and costs run high; consider elastic cloud servers or VPS instead.

Pricing

Plan Reference Monthly Core Specs
Entry 1Gbps from ~$79 Single Xeon, 16GB DDR4, 2TB HDD, 100TB traffic
Mainstream 1Gbps from ~$119 Dual Xeon, 32GB DDR4, SSD, 100TB traffic
High-end 10Gbps custom quote Dual Xeon, 64GB+ RAM, NVMe, 10Gbps port

Note: Prices are references only; confirm current quotes on the official site. Beyond 100TB of traffic, purchase additional capacity or upgrade the port.

FAQ

  • What if I exceed the 100TB traffic quota? Purchase additional traffic packages or upgrade to a higher-bandwidth port to scale without service interruption. See cloud cost control for small sites for traffic planning.

  • How fast is access from mainland China to 100TB's US data centers? Direct connections have high latency; pair with CDN acceleration or edge distribution, as covered in overseas CDN acceleration for China sites.

  • Does 100TB provide DDoS protection? Basic protection is on by default and higher tiers are available; see the DDoS-protected server buying guide for selection advice.

  • Can I reinstall the OS or reboot on my own? Yes. The KVM/IPMI remote console lets you reinstall, reboot, and inspect hardware without tickets, ideal for self-service teams.; see server operation tips.