Dustin from SemoWeb (also known as “that sales guy” from QuadraNet with an “opportunity cost”) has sent in an exclusive, time limited offer for LowEndBox readers.
- 256MB RAM
- 15GB Hard Disk
- 300GB Bandwidth
- 4x CPU Cores
- 1x IPv4 Address
- 100Mbps Connection
- OpenVZ/SolusVM
- $12/Year, $24/2Years (Direct Signup)
So did LowEndBox just break another yearly price barrier? It really seems we are moving away from $15/Year being the standard price point for yearly 128’s, with reputable hosts now offering them at $12. However Dustin has decided to do a limited time offer for 256MB dedicated RAM at $12/Year. It has been nearly a year since Semoweb was last posted, Dustin the man behind Semoweb is also known as the “Sales Guy” from QuadraNet. However he had has operated Semoweb for for a number of years before taking up his role there and hence this offer is run out of HostDime.
The nodes are Semoweb E3-1230’s, with some running E3-1230V2’s, it’s just a bit of a gamble which one you land on. Tun/Tap is available upon request, what struck me a bit however was RNDS setup upon request. I’m guessing that means no RDNS in SolusVM, come on Dustin it’s not 1998 anymore move it along, that could be an “Opportunity Cost” for some people.
Semoweb’s first offer was back in October 2010, and they existed for a couple of years before they first made it to LowEndBox. This looks like a seriously good offer compared to some that have come through recently, let us know your feedback.
Network Information
Test IP: 72.29.87.105
Test Files:
http://72.29.70.131/128mbfile.tgz – 128MB
http://72.29.70.131/512mbfile.tgz – 512MB
http://72.29.70.131/1gbfile.tgz – 1GB
http://72.29.70.131/2gbfile.tgz – 2GB
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seems many people are buying this there is delay in order approval
Hello Hasa,
How is your order doing? Is it activated? If not send me a direct e-mail dustin@semoweb.com
Thank you!
Got approved and vps smooth like buttor
I keep getting the following error when attempting to check out:
Forbidden
You don’t have permission to access /billing/cart.php on this server.
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
I get this when following the direct link on this site, and filling in a hostname/NS information.
Hi Ozy,
Please send me a direct e-mail, dustin@semoweb.com and I will assist with the order process.
I realized that the best OS for 12$/year is CentOS 5, and finally I succeed installing a PPTPD (vpn) there for my android 🙂
Hello Ridams, We have tons of nodes, including CentOS 6 as well, so if you need vSwap etc just contact us and we’ll work pricing out 😉
If you are offering this incredible pack for $1/m what more could you offer for $2/m or $2.95/m as I’m paying right now with other VPS?
Thank you, Julio Rodriguez
Hello,
Get in touch with our sales team, we’d love to work out something custom.
Please e-mail sales@semoweb.com
Offer not available anymore ? 🙁
Hi Michael,
We’re sold out at the moment, we sold over 300+ of these packages which is amazing — feel free to get in touch with our sales team via e-mail sales@semoweb.com and we’ll keep you in the loop if we restock or have another promotion available for you which you may like 😀
I read a lot of bad things about Semoweb, but most of the bad things seemed to have happened around a year ago.
From what I can tell from my use of Semoweb over the past couple of days they have been pretty good. Performance is good, pricing is amazing, and support is decent. Not a bad host, at least during the past few days.
Hi William,
We had a tough time last year, many reviews were legitimate and some were invalid and just made to tarnish our company — how ever our goal and commitment for our customers has not changed and we have been a steadily growing company for over 4+ years and will continue to provide the best service possible should we ever fail to meet your standards get in touch with me directly via e-mail dustin@semoweb.com and I will take care of you immediately
I sincerely appreciate your time and business.
You seem to have really figured out VPSs over the years. I’ve only had issues with some of the Ubuntu templates that I tried to use. Other than that I’ve had 100% uptime, very low latency at around 50ms, and fast support.
Hey are you planing to sell out more of these vps in future.i need one 🙁
Hi David,
We may restock these some time soon how ever there is no ETA — I suggest contacting our sales team for immediate alternatives which I’m sure you will like
sales@semoweb.com
Hello Dustin, yesterday |I sent an email to the sales dep. as you instructed me. As of today I have not received any response.
Thank you
Hello Julio,
Can you please supply the ticket number? I will look into the status.
Semoweb has never let me down. That’s all I can say.
Cool, 🙂
Nice site you have there, it’s inspiring.
Hello vRozenSch00n,
Very happy to hear, this is our goal! We appreciate your business and understand that you have other options out there and we’re very happy to have you with us.
I’m super happy to hear this, our goal is to have happy customers like you, please let us know if at anytime you need assistance, we’re here 24/7
What about IPv6?.
Sorry. Got answer about IPv6 in previous comments.
Excellent, please let us know how we can earn your business! sales@semoweb.com
I had a rough time initially, the OS images set up seemed a little flaky.
But after working out the kinks seems a robust service.
256mb is perfect for what I need, currently idle at ~9% ram.
100% uptime so far.
Fingers crossed 🙂
I have to say that it’s great now, every problem is gone, 256 of RAM (just 4% used) with openVPN + PPTPD and light-HTTPD -for private use- I use them just for me (not in production mode) but it still more than great service, and it’s available now every seconde in 24h .
Good luck.
Hello Dustin, this is the ticket number: [Ticket ID: 440301]
I am not even finding this ticket, are you sure this is the correct ticket number?
Can install vpn?
Allow tun/tap?
Yeah, you just have to open a support ticket. I setup OpenVPN on one of these.
Hi William,
Appreciate it!
Dave and ridams:
Can you tell us how you get to use such a low amount of memory? my new install on Centos is actually eating 73+ MB of RAM. I want to reduce it to a minimum. Thank you
Julio
centos with mysql should use about 30mb of memory.
Get rid of all the garbage.
I am using ubuntu 10.04, a fresh install take only 1% of ram, I tried Centos too, but as you say it takes more even alone.
I think also lighttpd is better than apache 2 with this amount of ram. once I install mysql-server (memory used 70%)
but lightpd+ php + pptpd + openvpn = 15% or less; you can try top command to see what’s running there.
Ubuntu 10.04 64-BIT (Minimal), Idles at between 5% and 10% without any extra packages.
Nginx + PHP5 alongside Citadel/Webcit pushes it towards 30%.
Also, configuring your Web and Mail servers correctly helps.
Trial and Error 🙂
Hope this helps.
When will you offer this package ($12/yr) again?
Hello,
At this time we do not have a set ETA, how ever you can open a sales ticket by e-mailing sales@semoweb.com and we can see what is available that fits your needs.
any Raid on this?
Great question, our nodes do run Hardware RAID-10
I just wanna say, do not rely on the RAID-10….Due to a server crash of their node, I lost a file, and they were unable to recover it. I managed to recover it with my own backup.
FSCK are not protected by RAID-10, so yes never rely on any providers as your backup just because they/we run RAID-10…
Just wanna say they are great!
😀 Thank you Jerald!
Just had to put in a ticket, response time was less than 15 minutes and the problem was resolved. Tech was Adam Ng.
Great support, guys!
John,
This is what we’re here for, if we ever fall short on any of your expectations just reach out to me, dustin@semoweb.com
Thanks again.
@John_R can you tell us if you got any order and the specs of it?
I am looking for a VPS in U.S. very near to Latin America.
Thank you
I have three of these that I’m not using and am going to resell for $11 each.
did Semoweb approve of transfer?
Yeah. I’ll create a new account, they’ll then add the services, cancel the invoices, and change the billing cycle to match the accounts I have.
Yes, we’re helping our William. I believe he has 2x more left ( he ordered a bulk amount initially )
helping out*
I actually have 1 left right now.
plz email me hasaleko.com@gmail.com ,will buy all
I sent you an email.
I would like to get one off your hands, I will keep an eye on this thread for any reply.
Thanks
Send me an email if you want more information: liam@theprime.co.
Dustin can you please check out your US – Orlando – Node 106 which i am on.It keeps restart/crashing :(.It happened like several time i even lost count that how many times it happened.I even opened two tickets about it [Ticket: #876330 & #246496].Is their something going on.Please reply :S
Hi David,
I believe your issues have been resolved, if you have anything outstanding that needs to be tackled just send me an e-mail directly at dustin@semoweb.com
We put together some more stock! Grab them while you can!
thank you i will buy 2 vps
Hello Fahad,
Sounds great 😀
Hello,
know i buy 1 vps i will see this vps and in few time will buy anthor vps perhaps i will buy 1 vps anthor or 2 or 3 to my friends know i have 5 or 6 vps from you i buy allowed from semoweb vps cheap and accept payza
i from iraq can use payza put can’t use paypal.
Fahad,
Understood, looks like you’re helping out your friends greatly, let me know if there is anything I can ever assist with personally.
My e-mail is dustin@semoweb.com — thank you!
Know i buy 1 vps again
please question if this year over if i paied to you $12 you active this vps to next year
thanks
Fahad,
Great question, and good news! Yes next year when its time to renew this offer will remain available to you, nor will the price ever increase, this is your pricing for ever!
Can I install ZNC (an irc bouncer) on this VPS ?
Hi,
I have paid for this but after 24 hours still I didn’t get my VPS. I opened a support ticket & they ensured that they will communicate with me but still nothing happen. Please take care before buy this.
Hi what is your ticket #?
I’ve subscribed for this plan in 09/21/2012, but it’s now terminated and Next Due Date Status : 09/21/2013.
– I have no kind of access.
Hi Ridams,
This is unfortunate and I’d like to review this, what is your ticket #?
It was terminated, were you notified why?
I wonder is your vps in Nap Of America Miami or Orlando FL?
Also i request information about 1 week ago and nobody ever reply.
Hello,
Our VPS are located in Orlando Florida! What ticket number has not been responded? I would like to review this please.
Just love their service 🙂 Very good performance & fast support …. Would recommended 🙂
Hi SemoWeb-Dustin,
I was trying to make payment but got rejected. please assist.
Ticket #895498.