Quick answer
Is a 10 Gbps "unmetered" server really unmetered?
A 10 Gbps "unmetered" server is really unmetered only when no clause adds a TB figure, a commit or a shared port. Ravenquay writes its rule in two sentences. Unmetered means no monthly traffic quota and no overage bill: the port speed of your plan, 1 or 10 Gbit/s, is the only limit. Each server has one dedicated IPv4 address and an IPv6 /64. Harbor 10G costs $356.25 per 30 days, with no KYC, paid in crypto.
What does Ravenquay write about traffic?
| Traffic rule | Unmetered means no monthly traffic quota and no overage bill: the port speed of your plan, 1 or 10 Gbit/s, is the only limit. Each server has one dedicated IPv4 address and an IPv6 /64 |
|---|---|
| Harbor 8 | Unmetered at 1 Gbit/s, $72.62 per 30 days |
| Harbor 16 | Unmetered at 1 Gbit/s, $205.27 per 30 days |
| Harbor 10G | Unmetered at 10 Gbit/s, $356.25 per 30 days |
What does "unmetered" promise in a hosting contract?
It promises one thing: the host does not count your bytes to set the bill. On its own, the word says nothing about who else uses the uplink, or about other clauses.
On a 10 Gbit/s offer, limits can sit in four places:
- The product card or listing, which sometimes carries a TB figure.
- The configurator, where a port or bandwidth option can change the default.
- The terms of service, which can define "reasonable" use.
- The acceptable-use policy, which can name a monthly bandwidth or a fair-use limit.
A buyer who reads only the card reads a quarter of the contract.
How do hosts word their traffic terms on fast ports?
Of 9 no-KYC crypto hosts that listed a 10 Gbit/s dedicated server on 30 October 2026, only 4 sold it unmetered. The other five put a quota of 20 to 100 TB a month on the same port. The wording below was read on each host's own pages that day.
Traffic wording, host by host
| Host | Where it is written | Wording as published | What it tells a buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| KoDDoS | EPYC 9274F 10 Gbit/s server: listing, then configurator | "330TB bandwidth" on the listing; "Unmetered (unrestricted)" in the configurator | Two figures on one server: ask which one the order uses |
| PrivateAlps | Port description; acceptable-use part of the terms | Ports "Guaranteed and are NOT shared"; Tor exits are fine "so long as you don't exceed your monthly bandwidth" | A dedicated port, and a clause that refers to a monthly bandwidth |
| SwissLayer | Order carts of its AMD EPYC 7452 line | "10Gbps Metered" with 100 TB at $430; "10 Gbps Unmetered" at $1,000 | Same processor and port; unmetered costs $570 more a month |
| Cherry Servers | Plan page, AMD Ryzen 7700X | "100TB free egress per month, unmetered ingress" | Only outbound traffic is counted |
| NiceVPS | 10 Gbit/s DEDI GOLD-1v1 configurator | "50 TB @ 10 Gbps"; "50Mbps limit after over-usage without suspension"; card: "OFFER! Temporarily Unmetered" | A quota, a slowdown past it, and an unmetered label marked temporary |
| OffshoreDedi | Port options in its configurator | "10Gbps" at €650 and "10Gbps Commit" at €780 a month | A committed 10 Gbit/s port is sold as a separate, dearer option |
| Anubiz Host | Acceptable-use policy (paraphrased in the survey) | A fair-use limit for unmetered traffic, from which dedicated servers with their own port are exempt | The limit lives in the policy, not on the product page |
| Shinjiru | 1 Gbit/s plans and terms | "1Gbps Unmetered (*T&C applied), Speed 300Mbps"; throttling past "commercially reasonable bandwidth consumption" | The port label and the stated speed differ |
| FlokiNET | Netherlands and Finland 1 Gbit/s plans | "32TB Traffic; Committed bandwidth 100 Mbit/s" | A fast port with a much lower committed rate |
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Wording copied from the hosts' own sites on 30 October 2026; no order was placed. Prices in the currency shown by the host. Every host listed has real strengths elsewhere, from 64-core servers to Tor-friendly policies.
What turns an "unmetered" port into a limited one?
Six patterns appear in the wording above. Any one of them sets a limit that the word "unmetered" does not show.
- A TB figure anywhere on the offer, even next to the word unmetered. KoDDoS's listing and configurator disagree.
- A monthly bandwidth in the policy, whatever the product says. PrivateAlps's terms mention one.
- A commit below the port speed. FlokiNET pairs a 1 Gbit/s port with a 100 Mbit/s commitment.
- A shared port. OffshoreDedi's Ukrainian promo cards say "1Gbps Dedicated", while the configurator defaults to "1Gbps Shared".
- A temporary label. "Temporarily Unmetered" can end with the offer.
- A vague standard. "Commercially reasonable" gives the host the last word.
An unmetered port is only as unmetered as the strictest line in the host's terms.
Why do the limits matter more at 10 Gbit/s?
Because the gap between the port and the quota is ten times wider. Running flat out, a 10 Gbit/s port moves 3,240 TB a month each way.
On a 10 Gbit/s port, a 100 TB quota is 3.1% of what the port can carry in 30 days. That is about 22 hours at full speed. A 330 TB figure is 10.2%, a little over three days. Every conversion is worked out on the 1 Gbps to TB per month page.
A quota on a fast port still has a use: it lets short peaks run at full speed. It just does not let the port stay busy.
What should I ask a host before renting 10 Gbit/s unmetered?
Send these six questions in a ticket before you pay, and keep the reply.
Is there a TB figure anywhere?
Ask whether the listing, the configurator, the terms or the acceptable-use policy names a monthly volume for this server.
Is the port dedicated or shared?
Ask whether the 10 Gbit/s uplink serves this server alone, and what committed rate, if any, applies.
What happens when the port stays full?
Ask whether sustained full-speed traffic leads to throttling, an extra bill or a suspension, and after how long.
Which direction counts?
Ask whether any limit applies to outbound traffic, inbound traffic or both.
Is the term permanent?
Ask whether "unmetered" is part of the plan or a promotion that can end at renewal.
Is it written down?
Ask the host to confirm the answers in the ticket, so the reply becomes part of your record.
What is Ravenquay's rule?
Ravenquay states its traffic rule in two sentences, and this page adds nothing to them:
Unmetered means no monthly traffic quota and no overage bill: the port speed of your plan, 1 or 10 Gbit/s, is the only limit. Each server has one dedicated IPv4 address and an IPv6 /64.
What a server may be used for is set out separately, in the acceptable-use policy. Harbor 10G and its four ports of call are described on where to rent a 10 Gbps unmetered dedicated server. The three berths are compared on the Ravenquay pricing page.
Is 95th percentile billing a kind of fair use?
No. It is a billing method, not a usage limit. The carrier samples your rate every 5 minutes and bills the busiest rate left after dropping the top 5%. Heavy use is allowed and simply costs more.
The method, with a worked example, is on what 95th percentile bandwidth billing is.
What else do buyers ask about unmetered 10 Gbit/s?
Is "unmetered" the same as "unlimited"?
No. "Unmetered" describes the bill: bytes are not counted. "Unlimited" is a sales word that leaves out the real ceiling, the speed of the port. Ask any host that uses it for that speed, and for its terms, in writing.
What is a committed rate?
The speed a host or carrier reserves for you at all times, in Mbit/s. Above it, traffic shares capacity with other customers, or costs extra under 95th percentile billing.
Which no-KYC hosts sold unmetered 10 Gbit/s on 30 October 2026?
KoDDoS from $475.00, SwissLayer from $1000.00, OffshoreDedi from €1129.00 ($1261.32), and PrivateAlps with a 40 Gbit/s port. Prices are on the 10 Gbps price page.
Does outbound or inbound traffic count?
It depends on the host. Cherry Servers and NiceVPS count outbound traffic only. Read which direction a quota covers before comparing two offers.
What happens at other hosts when a quota runs out?
Terms differ. NiceVPS slows outbound traffic to 50 Mbit/s without suspending the server. Others bill the extra terabytes or suspend the port. The answer is in the terms, so ask for it in writing.
Sources (11)
- KoDDoS: EPYC-9274F-768GB-3.84TB-NVMe-10Gbps koddos.net/clients/store/amd-dedicated-server/epyc-9274f-768gb-384tb-nvme-10gbps — KoDDoS (Amarutu Technology Ltd) (checked 2026-10-30)
- PrivateAlps: terms of service (updated April 22, 2025) privatealps.net/en/terms-of-service — PrivateAlps (checked 2026-10-30)
- PrivateAlps: 40 Gbps servers privatealps.net/en/services/40gbps-servers — PrivateAlps (checked 2026-10-30)
- SwissLayer: AMD Epyc V1 order cart support.swisslayer.com/?cmd=cart&action=add&id=397 — SwissLayer (checked 2026-10-30)
- SwissLayer: AMD Epyc V3 order cart support.swisslayer.com/?cmd=cart&action=add&id=399 — SwissLayer (checked 2026-10-30)
- Cherry Servers: AMD Ryzen 7700X dedicated server cherryservers.com/pricing/dedicated-servers/amd-ryzen-7700x — Cherry Servers (checked 2026-10-30)
- NiceVPS: DEDI GOLD-1v1 configurator nicevps.net/products/configure/DEDI_GOLD-1v1 — NiceVPS (checked 2026-10-30)
- OffshoreDedi: 10 Gbps dedicated servers offshorededi.com/10gbps-dedicated-server — OffshoreDedi (checked 2026-10-30)
- Anubiz Host: acceptable use policy (last updated March 22, 2026) anubizhost.com/aup — Anubiz Host (checked 2026-10-30)
- Shinjiru: offshore dedicated server, Economy shinjiru.com/offshore-web-hosting/offshore-dedicated-server-economy/?f=o — Shinjiru (checked 2026-10-30)
- FlokiNET: dedicated servers, Netherlands billing.flokinet.is/index.php?rp=/store/dedicated-servers-netherlands — FlokiNET (checked 2026-10-30)