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Need 2+ high-quality US-based VPSs

Looking for an established VPS provider with a great reputation and US datacenter(s) to grow with. Doesn't need to be the cheapest, but do need high-quality.

Uncommon requirement:

  • Need to be able to upload custom ISOs to install to our VPSs. The reason is that we use a customized version of FreeBSD.

Standard requirements:

  • VPS server to have redundant hot-swap disks, power supplies, and power uplinks to separate PDUs.
  • Datacenter to have redundant network routers/uplinks and power sources.
  • Staffed 24x7 including response to support tickets. Once we're set up you'll never hear from us unless your service has a problem or we need to order more services, but the rare time there is a problem, we need round-the-clock response.
  • DDoS protection would be good but we've never been DDoS'd so I don't know how critical it is.

VPS specs and price target:

  • $10/mo - 4 modern vcores, 8GB RAM, 100GB disk, 10TB bandwidth, 1gbps port speed, 2 usable IPv4 addresses.
  • $5/mo - 2 modern vcores, 4GB RAM, 50GB disk, 5TB bandwidth, 1gbps port speed, 2 usable IPv4 addresses.

I'm open to paying annually however I'd either want to try the service for a month then switch to annual or have your assurance that if the service doesn't work for us we could be refunded.

Thanks for reading! I'm new here and figuring out the right level of detail to include in requests. Feel free to reply or pm me!

Comments

  • JoshRJoshR Member, Patron Provider

    Location was missed in your AI output.

    Thanked by 2rpqu chatbox
  • @JoshR Pardon? Just US-based, flexible beyond that. If you're implying I used AI to generate the request, I didn't. (thanks though? :D)

  • JoshRJoshR Member, Patron Provider

    I mean a server / vps in middle of Kansas is different than Miami or LA.
    All I'm getting at is it helps you/clients if you narrow down your location.
    Let alone your potential providers.

    Thanked by 2infrabuyer rpqu
  • For this project it really is as flexible as anywhere in the US. Middle of the US would be ideal but really, I'm flexible.

  • MikeAMikeA Patron Provider, Veteran

    High demands for low price. I can give you it with double your budget on enterprise hardware with the datacenter, network, and power redundancy you need.

  • AspireHostingAspireHosting Member, Patron Provider
    edited September 18

    Hey,
    We can provide the following

    8GB RAM DDR4
    4 vCores(Intel Xeon Platinium 8268)
    100GB SSD
    3TB @ 1Gbps
    DDoS Protection
    x1 IPv4 and 1x IPv6 ($3/IPv4)
    Miami, FL
    Price: 4.95$/m or 49.95$/yr (Can be upgraded to AMD EPYC 7662 for 2$/m or 20$/yr extra)
    Order now

    16GB RAM DDR4
    6 vCores(Intel Xeon Platinium 8268)
    200GB SSD
    4TB @ 1Gbps
    DDoS Protection
    x1 IPv4 and 1x IPv6 ($3/IPv4)
    Miami, FL
    Price: 9.95$/m or 99.95$/yr (Can be upgraded to AMD EPYC 7662 for 4$/m or 40$/yr extra)
    Order now

    You can get additonal 1TB bandwidth or storage via commenting your order id in https://lowendtalk.com/discussion/220354/end-of-summer-sale-free-bonus-giveaway-inside-up-to-55-off-aspire-hosting/p1

    But, We are not staffed 24/7 and on a average we reply within 2 hours

    Let me know if you have any other queries

    Thanked by 1infrabuyer
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  • Thanks however we do need 24x7 staffing and ticket resolution unfortunately.

  • tanektanek Member, Patron Provider

    @infrabuyer said:
    Looking for an established VPS provider with a great reputation and US datacenter(s) to grow with. Doesn't need to be the cheapest, but do need high-quality.

    Uncommon requirement:

    • Need to be able to upload custom ISOs to install to our VPSs. The reason is that we use a customized version of FreeBSD.

    Standard requirements:

    • VPS server to have redundant hot-swap disks, power supplies, and power uplinks to separate PDUs.
    • Datacenter to have redundant network routers/uplinks and power sources.
    • Staffed 24x7 including response to support tickets. Once we're set up you'll never hear from us unless your service has a problem or we need to order more services, but the rare time there is a problem, we need round-the-clock response.
    • DDoS protection would be good but we've never been DDoS'd so I don't know how critical it is.

    VPS specs and price target:

    • $10/mo - 4 modern vcores, 8GB RAM, 100GB disk, 10TB bandwidth, 1gbps port speed, 2 usable IPv4 addresses.
    • $5/mo - 2 modern vcores, 4GB RAM, 50GB disk, 5TB bandwidth, 1gbps port speed, 2 usable IPv4 addresses.

    I'm open to paying annually however I'd either want to try the service for a month then switch to annual or have your assurance that if the service doesn't work for us we could be refunded.

    Thanks for reading! I'm new here and figuring out the right level of detail to include in requests. Feel free to reply or pm me!

    check us out! https://centrixnodes.net/vps

  • ozontiozonti Member, Host Rep

    Do you want quality, AI technology, 8 GB of RAM, and dual power redundancy for less than the cost of a coffee a month? Are you sure about what you're looking for? Try asking the AI ​​again if those plans are actually cost-effective today—if you share the answer with us, we’ll give you the first month for free :)

  • @infrabuyer said:
    Thanks however we do need 24x7 staffing and ticket resolution unfortunately.

    Are you implying that iwf does not? They might not have 24/7 managed, is that what you are looking for?

  • @ArizonaKillerzZ said:

    @infrabuyer said:
    Thanks however we do need 24x7 staffing and ticket resolution unfortunately.

    Are you implying that iwf does not? They might not have 24/7 managed, is that what you are looking for?

    No, @AspireHosting's message. We don't need managed, we need a service staffed 24x7 so urgent support tickets don't wait until business hours.

  • @infrabuyer said:

    @ArizonaKillerzZ said:

    @infrabuyer said:
    Thanks however we do need 24x7 staffing and ticket resolution unfortunately.

    Are you implying that iwf does not? They might not have 24/7 managed, is that what you are looking for?

    No, @AspireHosting's message. We don't need managed, we need a service staffed 24x7 so urgent support tickets don't wait until business hours.

    I would checkout iWF they are pretty solid.

  • @ArizonaKillerzZ said:
    I would checkout iWF they are pretty solid.

    Do you know if they support ISO upload to VPS install?

  • Since you're on custom FreeBSD, one thing worth verifying with any shortlist is that they run real KVM rather than container-based virtualization — custom kernels will simply not boot on OpenVZ/LXC. Also ask whether custom ISO upload is self-serve or needs a ticket, since a few providers advertise it but gate it behind support. On the 24x7 staffing point: clarify whether that covers emergency tickets only or everything, because a lot of '24/7 support' lines are really just first-line triage. If you can share the workload and a rough budget, people here can be a lot more specific.

  • @cloudpeakleo said:
    Since you're on custom FreeBSD, one thing worth verifying with any shortlist is that they run real KVM rather than container-based virtualization — custom kernels will simply not boot on OpenVZ/LXC. Also ask whether custom ISO upload is self-serve or needs a ticket, since a few providers advertise it but gate it behind support. On the 24x7 staffing point: clarify whether that covers emergency tickets only or everything, because a lot of '24/7 support' lines are really just first-line triage. If you can share the workload and a rough budget, people here can be a lot more specific.

    Thank you GPT

    Thanked by 1forest
  • @cloudpeakleo said:
    Since you're on custom FreeBSD, one thing worth verifying with any shortlist is that they run real KVM rather than container-based virtualization — custom kernels will simply not boot on OpenVZ/LXC. Also ask whether custom ISO upload is self-serve or needs a ticket, since a few providers advertise it but gate it behind support. On the 24x7 staffing point: clarify whether that covers emergency tickets only or everything, because a lot of '24/7 support' lines are really just first-line triage. If you can share the workload and a rough budget, people here can be a lot more specific.

    Ok thanks for the tips! The workload is basically containerized (FreeBSD jail) service-oriented architecture SaaS projects. The budget is roughly what I included in the spec, $10 and $5 per month, would go a bit higher for a perfect fit.

  • angstromangstrom Moderator, Veteran

    I've given @cloudpeakleo seven days off so that they may reflect on their habit of posting AI-generated comments

  • @angstrom said: I've given @cloudpeakleo seven days off so that they may reflect

    Thanks for helping to “cut the fluff,” so to speak. With AI-generated content becoming so common, it’s easy for forums to get bogged down with comments that don’t add much real value — which makes good moderation more important than ever. LowEndTalk depends on authentic discussion — real opinions, real experiences, and actual human interaction — and your efforts help preserve that kind of genuine interaction. Thanks again for staying on top of things — it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed!

  • forestforest Member
    edited September 19

    @tzuli said:

    @angstrom said: I've given @cloudpeakleo seven days off so that they may reflect

    Thanks for helping to “cut the fluff,” so to speak. With AI-generated content becoming so common, it’s easy for forums to get bogged down with comments that don’t add much real value — which makes good moderation more important than ever. LowEndTalk depends on authentic discussion — real opinions, real experiences, and actual human interaction — and your efforts help preserve that kind of genuine interaction. Thanks again for staying on top of things — it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed!

    Honestly, you hit the nail on the head. In an increasingly complex digital landscape—one where the proliferation of AI-generated content can often obscure genuine insight—the necessity of thoughtful moderation becomes truly paramount. Your emphasis on the value of authentic, human-centric discussion resonates deeply, as it underscores the critical importance of preserving the nuanced tapestry of real-world experience—the kind of raw, honest interaction that defines a community like LowEndTalk.

    Please don't ban me.

  • angstromangstrom Moderator, Veteran

    @tzuli @forest

    Clever, but please don't tempt me :)

  • What kind of "24/7" support are OP expect? Im sure that managed support cost minimal r but OP budget is unmanaged type.
    If you want safety with no downtime, tou should go with fail overl lb or use services from big cloud not LER provider

  • I've made it pretty clear I think, 24x7 staffed service including ticket resolution, not managed support. So basically if there's a problem with the service, such as network being down, the VPS box going offline, etc.

  • @angstrom said:
    @tzuli @forest

    Clever, but please don't tempt me :)

    I appreciate the pushback

    Thanked by 1angstrom
  • SaragoldfarbSaragoldfarb Veteran, Megathread Squad

    @angstrom said:
    @tzuli @forest

    Clever, but please don't tempt me :)

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      "message": {
        "apology": "I am incredibly sorry. Please do not ban me.",
        "action_taken": "Unplugging the AI chatbot immediately.",
        "promise": "I will never post robot text on LowEndTalk again.",
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  • CubePathCubePath Member, Patron Provider

    Hi, and welcome to LowEndTalk!

    The custom FreeBSD requirement shouldn’t be a problem to explore.

    At CubePath, you can mount ISOs on our Cloud VPS. If the FreeBSD image you need isn’t already available, you can submit a “Request Custom ISO” ticket and our support team will review it.

    We have Cloud VPS in Miami and Houston with full root access, DDoS protection included, and 24/7 support for infrastructure-related issues.

    Your $5–$10/month target is below our standard pricing for those exact resources, so we probably won’t be the cheapest option. But if reliability, support, and running your custom FreeBSD setup are the priority, we’d be happy to see if we’re a good fit.

    You can check out our Cloud VPS options at cubepath.com, create an account to access the panel, and open a ticket with your custom ISO requirements. Our team can take it from there.

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