Other hosting companies offer ‘unlimited’ data transfer. Why doesn’t Hetzner?
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We would advise you to be weary of promises with regards to ‘unlimited’ or ‘unmetered’ traffic/data transfer.
Firstly, it is technically impossible for a web server to transfer an unlimited (or infinite) amount of data. The limits of how much usage a hosting company will tolerate are typically hidden in the fine print.
Secondly, services that offer unlimited data transfer tend to attract a large percentage of high-usage customers. These can be websites with large file downloads or applications that can slow down a Web server and its network connections. By clearly defining traffic limits, Hetzner is able to monitor and control server usage closely to make sure processor loads remain low and the client’s website operates with optimum performance.
Hetzner has created its hosting packages for best possible performance to meet the majority of our clients’ requirements. You know exactly what you are getting for your money, and we are able to provide the best possible performance and value for all of our clients.
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