1&1 Internet

Web Hosting Review

Corporate Info: 1&1 is proud to be both the world´s biggest web host, and the fastest growing. Their global community is 5.87 million people strong. They are financially stable, profitable, and will be serving and protecting your website for many years to come.

Detailed Review

Value

From convenient Instant Domain packages to all-inclusive Shared Hosting plans, powerful Dedicated Servers and ready-to-run eShops, 1&1 offers a complete range of web services for every need, every skill level and every budget. All 1&1 products have been designed to provide the ideal combination of features and affordability, with no pricing gimmicks or hidden costs. You simply won.t find a better value for your money!

Technology

Combining over 37,000 fully-tuned servers with the renowned performance of Juniper and Cisco routers, 1&1 tilizes the best products from the worlds leading technology manufacturers and service providers. 1&1 is a Microsoft Joint Development Partner, and works with other paramount companies such as Google, Plesk, Symantec, and HP/Compaq.

Support

As a subsidiary of the publicly traded company United Internet, 1&1 remains debt-free, profitable and financially stable even as other Internet companies disappear from the web. You can rest assured that your site will be up and running for as long as you need it.

Highlights

A plethora of affordable services for anyone and everyone
Largest web host worlwide
UNIX/Linux & Windows hosting for the same price
99.9% uptime

Handicaps

Sometimes bigger is not always better
Lacking a bit regarding development software like coldfusion etc..

Facts

Com, net, org, biz & info domains hosted: > 1,397,368 (2006-10-30)
Gain/Loss October 2006 +4.9%

Products

Linux Hosting

1&1 Beginner 10 GB disk space, 300 GB bandwidth, $3.99/month
1&1 Home 120 GB disk space, 1,200 GB bandwidth, $4.99/month
1&1 Business 250 GB disk space, 2,500 GB bandwidth, $5.82/month
1&1 Developer 300 GB disk space, 3,000 GB bandwidth, $19.99/month

Windows Hosting

1&1 Beginner Windows 10 GB disk space, 300 GB bandwidth, $3.99/month
1&1 Home Windows 120 GB disk space, 1,200 GB bandwidth, $4.99/month
1&1 Business Windows 250 GB disk space, 2,500 GB bandwidth, $5.82/month
1&1 Developer Windows 300 GB disk space, 3,000 GB bandwidth, $19.99/month
VPS I Windows 10 GB disk space, 500 GB bandwidth, $29/month
VPS II Windows 20 GB disk space, 1,000 GB bandwidth, $39/month
VPS III Windows 50 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $59/month
Windows Business Server I 160 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $119/month
Windows Business Server II 250 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $219/month
Windows Enterprise Server I 400 GB disk space, 4,000 GB bandwidth, $319/month
Windows Enterprise Server II 500 GB disk space, 5,000 GB bandwidth, $419/month

Dedicated Hosting

Managed Business Server I 160 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $99/month
Root Business Server I 160 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $99/month
Windows Business Server I 160 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $119/month
Managed Business Server II 250 GB disk space, 3,000 GB bandwidth, $199/month
Root Business Server II 250 GB disk space, 3,000 GB bandwidth, $199/month
Windows Business Server II 250 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $219/month
Root Enterprise Server I 400 GB disk space, 4,000 GB bandwidth, $299/month
Managed Enterprise Server I 400 GB disk space, 4,000 GB bandwidth, $299/month
Windows Enterprise Server I 400 GB disk space, 4,000 GB bandwidth, $319/month
Root Enterprise Server II 500 GB disk space, 5,000 GB bandwidth, $399/month
Managed Enterprise Server II 500 GB disk space, 5,000 GB bandwidth, $399/month
Windows Enterprise Server II 500 GB disk space, 5,000 GB bandwidth, $419/month

VPS Hosting

VPS I Linux 10 GB disk space, 500 GB bandwidth, $29/month
VPS I Windows 10 GB disk space, 500 GB bandwidth, $29/month
VPS II Linux 20 GB disk space, 1,000 GB bandwidth, $39/month
VPS II Windows 20 GB disk space, 1,000 GB bandwidth, $39/month
VPS III Linux 50 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $59/month
VPS III Windows 50 GB disk space, 2,000 GB bandwidth, $59/month

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	Rating
Total	81%
Price/Performance	20/25
Technical Utilities	21/25
Customer Support	20/25
Business Practice	20/25

Rating Details

	Price/Per formance
Subtotal	20/25
Price Value	4/5
Product Quality	4/5
Reliability	4/5
Guarantees	4/5
Special Offers	4/5

	Technical Utilities
Subtotal	21/25
Control Panel	5/5
Technical Quality	4/5
Security	4/5
Email Functionality	4/5
Hosting Functionality	4/5

	Customer Support
Subtotal	20/25
Support Speed	4/5
Support Quality	4/5
Phone Support	4/5
Email Support	4/5
Knowledge Base/Help Desk	4/5

	Business Practice
Subtotal	20/25
Website Usability	4/5
Order Process	4/5
Level Playing Field	3/5
Company Performance	5/5
User Feedback	4/5