New servers and modern software platform
We are now using new servers and a modern software platform for our webhosting services. Servers are located in fast SSD data storage and use modern Centos 7 / Clodlinux 7 software platform.
We offer a free Let's Encrypt security certificate to all packages. Our new servers come with a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate installed for all websites, which will be automatically renewed in the future. Unlike our competitors, secure websites are possible exclusively in all of our web hosting packages.
We offer domain-based PHP version selection. Users can choose to use a different PHP version for all additional domains and subdomains if they wish. PHP versions 5.4 / 5.5 / 5.6 and 7 are available to choose from. We have replaced the default PHP 5.4 version with the newer 5.6 version, which ensures safer and faster website operation.
PHP version 5.3 is no longer supported. Our new servers do not support PHP version 5.3. Official support for PHP version 5.3 has been discontinued since 2014. As no security updates are being released for this version, users of this version are exposed to various security risks. Content management systems and modules should support at least PHP version 5.6. It is even better to have PHP 7.0 support, which makes the website significantly faster. Users should test their website's operation with newer PHP versions. If errors occur in the website's operation, users should temporarily choose a PHP version with a lower version number and immediately update their website's code.
Instructions for changing the PHP version on old servers can be found here:
Each website has a 10Gbe connection speed. Each server has 2 x 10Gbe network connections to our backbone network, which allows for this connection speed with both Estonian and international networks. This means that all websites are accessible from the internet at a speed of 10Gbit/s. Cisco routers located in two different locations provide us with a total external connection speed of 24Gbit and ensure uninterrupted operation of our communication network.
New services are already being created on the new server. All currently ordered hosting services are already being set up on the new server and will be able to utilize the aforementioned features.
Migrating packages to new servers. In the second half of September, we will start migrating existing hosting accounts to new servers. We will send detailed information in advance to all customers by email. If you want to be the first to use the new options, write to us at wavecom@wavecom.ee and we will migrate your hosting account in priority order.
In connection with the transition to new servers, the prices of some services also changed. We revised the packages and their prices and implemented cosmetic changes. Small, Entry and Performance packages became a bit more expensive. The prices of Business and Premium packages remained the same. New prices will apply after migration to new servers. Customers who have paid in advance will be issued an invoice with a new price at the end of the billing period. You don't have to pay anything in addition to the advance payment. If desired, a longer advance payment can be made at the old price before migration. You can check the new prices on our website:
