Overall price increase
Today we have some sad news: We are forced to raise all our prices by 1.5 euro per plan as of now.
Let us explain how this came to be:
A few weeks ago we've started noticing some of our servers getting less network throughput than expected. At that time, we investigated all possible hardware and software issues we could come up with, but couldn't find anything that could cause this kind of behavior. After multiple inquiries to our provider regarding the issue, they finally told us that our servers were using too much bandwidth and because of this, they were being throttled! Although their plans and terms of services say that they offer unlimited bandwidth, this isn't actually the case. Since, contrary to common belief, bandwidth is not free we understand that providers offering unlimited bandwidth have to come up with a mixed calculation. They expect that some users use alot of bandwidth while others compensate for this by using less, since someone has to pay for all that bandwidth in the end! The problem is, the calculation isn't working out for them currently. Not willing to compromise the quality of our service, we have now negotiated a new deal with our provider to guarantee completly unthrottled servers. This comes with a price though.
We do understand that a lot you decided to go for us because we provided a really cheap service and we very much regret that we can't afford to sustain our current pricing scheme anymore. We do hope however to have proven that we are not only cheap, but also strive to offer the best service out there. If anything, this situation has made us even more eager to look into other solutions, we could bring to you in order to enhance your ByteSized experience.
One of the first new additions to our range of products will be the launch of our VPS service, which will feature less people per server, better resource management and more customization options. Tailored for those users who want a little more bang for their buck. We expect the public beta to start in the following weeks.
We hope that you understand that where we come from and we feel that this was the only option to sustain our level of service.
July 17th, 2010 - 16:18
So if I read this correctly the pricing change will take effect for the next billing cycle?
July 17th, 2010 - 16:22
Yes, this is correct.
July 17th, 2010 - 16:37
How and when can we register for the VPS beta?
July 17th, 2010 - 16:44
We will probably have a small beta-signup form in the next few days, watch the news :)
July 17th, 2010 - 23:04
That’s really too bad, but I understand at the same time. So much for unlimited huh?
July 18th, 2010 - 05:07
How much of an increase can we expect?
July 18th, 2010 - 05:09
Doh.. :) sorry missed the top portion. Please ignore my previous question. :)
July 18th, 2010 - 14:11
1,50€ more is not that much.
you guys have a great service and i bet nobody will have a problem with the increase :)
July 18th, 2010 - 23:40
In all honesty, now you guys cost as much as most other places. But I still get unlimited bandwidth here…so…go me?
July 19th, 2010 - 11:22
As long as we’re actually getting the unlimited bandwidth, I don’t think anybody will mind the price increase!!
July 19th, 2010 - 21:58
pfft. I for one ain’t gonna lose any sleep over a pissy 1.50.
so it’s getting you up towards the price range of others. who cares? since being here, I’ve had a totally incident free existence, unlike every other provider I’ve tried.
so rock on guys, and keep up the good work. :)
13.50 for what I got? bargain.
July 20th, 2010 - 02:32
$1.50 is no big Deal. I have been thoroughly satisfied with the service over the last couple of months I have been here (apart from the broken servers last week, which I believe was out of your control) So the small increase is perfectly reasonable..
July 20th, 2010 - 19:54
Its 1.5 euro, which is almost $2. But still, not that big of a deal.
July 20th, 2010 - 02:38
I agree with other comments I’ve had a great experience with your service and have no problem coughing up the extra bit to keep the same service.
July 20th, 2010 - 04:03
That small of a price increase is nothing i can complain about… still love your great service. Thanks!
July 20th, 2010 - 08:11
I’m glad you guys feel that way, we don’t like raising our prices one bit and are very happy it is so well received. Thanks for being so supportive :)
July 21st, 2010 - 01:24
The experience with the service is awesome and for sure the unlimited traffic is a BIG plus. Thx for all your hard work!
July 21st, 2010 - 08:07
I haven’t slept all week and to my tired, misty eyes it looked as if you were removing the existing accounts and starting the VPS service and that we would have to fall in the line and book our spots again. What a terribly horrible idea! Hah! But €1.5 is not a significant raise at all, in fact I am sure everyone here wouldn’t have minded a bit more too. And no, not everyone is here because of the low prices, I for one am here because of the fantastic service and support, you guys are really amazing. Everything here is neat and clean. As the saying goes, everything you need and nothing you don’t. Thanks again, Bytesized.
July 22nd, 2010 - 06:23
As above. Your service is excellent. I can go get another seedbox somewhere else for a similar price, but just about no where can I get the service I can here.
Cheers.
July 22nd, 2010 - 07:09
It’s the service that makes Bytesized stand out the most IMHO. I’m more than happy to add 1.5 euro to the tab for these guys. :)
July 22nd, 2010 - 08:46
I’m datasurge, and I approve this message.
July 22nd, 2010 - 22:13
I am bloody outraged. 1.50 ..
You should shut yourselfs down now …………
j/k … totally love the service you guys provide, and if 1.50 is whats required, that lets come together and make this work.
July 25th, 2010 - 13:32
It is funny though, because exchange rate changes in recent months might also have an impact ;)
I doubt server.lu has made much of a special deal, they probably just moving your servers onto one of the peak switches. So indeed they will be now unmetered, but you’ll have to judge after this month if throughput is any more/less.
July 29th, 2010 - 16:05
I take it it’s now unmetered?
Since sunday i’ve been getting insane speeds up/down, something like between 8-9MB/s and that’s something like +50% over what ive ever seen before. And when ftp’ing, even a single ftp maxes my homeconnection with torrents running at full tilt.
If this is what we get for measly 1.5E more then it’s really a steal lol
August 2nd, 2010 - 00:27
There’s not much more I could add….after all the horrible service I’ve received from every OTHER seedbox provider in this price range, I will be a LIFETIME MEMBER at Bytesized-Hosting if they will continue to have me. The exchange rate CAD to EUR is a bit steeper, but still €13.50 for the Lunch Box is a GREAT deal! Thanks for the super service Anamazing!