1Gbits key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- 1Gbits (operating in Vilnius, Lithuania)
- Headquarters
- Lithuania (LT)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Data hosting
- Austria, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Netherlands, Singapore, United States
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted (owns/leases in various data centers)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- DigitalOcean, Linode (Akamai), Hetzner Online
About 1Gbits
Founded and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, 1Gbits is an independent hosting and infrastructure provider that specializes in high-bandwidth server solutions. The company provides a range of services including bare metal servers, VMware-based VPS hosting, and cloud infrastructure designed for I/O-intensive applications. They distinguish themselves in the market by offering 1Gbps and 10Gbps network ports with low-latency routing across more than 15 countries. The provider manages a significant global footprint with over 12 data centers in Europe alone, including locations in Vienna, Frankfurt, London, and Paris. While they serve a global audience, their core operations and legal base remain firmly within the European Union, providing a level of jurisdictional protection under EU law. Their service model focuses on rapid deployment, 24/7 technical support, and flexible payment options including various cryptocurrencies.
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