1&1 debuts range of Virtual Servers

London - 1&1 Internet, the world's largest web host by known servers, today launched a new line of Virtual Servers. Priced from £14.99 a month+VAT and available in both Linux and MS formats, 1&1 Virtual Servers offer a powerful server solution with root access at prices comparable to shared web hosting. 1&1 Virtual Server packages deliver consistently high performance, even when usage peaks on a particular server and can be ideal for users that require the greater control and flexibility of root access.

1&1 Virtual Servers are based on the concept of partitioned mainframes that allow each division to function as a virtual standalone server dedicated to a single customer.  To ensure high and reliable performance for all accounts, 1&1 Virtual Servers are partitioned in such a way that each server operates almost entirely independently of the other accounts that share the server space.

The 1&1 Virtual Server range comprises the Virtual Server Home Pro (priced from £14.99 a month+VAT), Virtual Server Business (priced from £24.99 a month+VAT) and Virtual Server Professional (priced from £34.99 a month+VAT).  Packages are available in either Linux or Windows configurations.

Andreas Gauger, CEO 1&1 Internet, said "We are proud to introduce our new range of Virtual Servers.  These solutions will appeal to those who seek greater control than a shared hosting plan can provide, but who are also concerned about cost.  For a really low price, Virtual Server users can install whatever applications they wish and work with their system as if it were entirely their own server".

In addition to the aggressive price points, 1&1 Virtual Servers are set to drive the market with their technical specification and standard features.  All servers include generous web space allowance, inclusive bulk traffic allowance, Plesk 8.1 license for 30 domains, Virtuozzo software and 100 Mbps bandwidth.  Due to their root access, Virtual Servers require greater user administration than shared hosting, including back-up and firewall elements.  The solutions provide a greater array of options for use of software than shared hosting plans.

1&1 Virtual Servers are hosted within 1&1's European state-of-the-art data centre, which uses a highly redundant and direct connection to the UK's most important Internet exchange, LINX, to ensure the best performance for all UK surfers.  Users benefit from 1&1's superior data centre environment where all data is continually protected against fire, gas, water, and unauthorised access - human and even magnetic.

1&1 provides the security of 99.9% uptime and enjoys an industry leading 40 Gbit Connectivity via its own pan-European backbone.  All 1&1 packages are supplied with 24/7 Express Support and a 60 day Money Back Guarantee.

For more information on 1&1 Internet Ltd visit the website at www.1and1.co.uk.

About 1&1 Internet Ltd
1&1 Internet Ltd based in Slough, west of London, is Europe's No.1 web hosting and domain name registration company. 1&1 Internet Ltd is the UK arm of 1&1 Internet AG based in Germany (a subsidiary of United Internet Group, a public company of some 6,000 employees). 1&1 was established in 1992 and holds some 6 million British, German, French, Austrian and US customer contracts and serves over 7.5 million domain names at its 38,000 server strong European Data Centres. 1&1 prides itself on being the one-stop-shop for web solutions.
1&1 Internet Ltd entered the UK domain registration and web hosting market in June 2000. As a well funded profitable company, it is in a strong position to deliver a high quality service at low cost. 1&1 is an accredited Registrar with ICANN (.com), Nominet (.co.uk), Afilias (.info) and NeuLevel (.biz). 1&1 are also Microsoft Joint Development Partners being the first to launch Microsoft .NET Server 2003 hosting in Europe.