# Is a 10 Gbps "unmetered" server really unmetered?

> 10 Gbps unmetered fair use: how crypto hosts with no KYC word quotas, commits and shared ports (read 30 Oct 2026), what to ask, and Ravenquay's own rule.

- URL: https://ravenquay.com/10gbps-unmetered-fair-use/
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Publisher: Ravenquay (https://ravenquay.com)

Where traffic limits hide on a 10 Gbit/s offer, quoted from the hosts' own pages, the questions to ask before paying, and the two-sentence rule Ravenquay publishes.

**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?

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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:

1. **The product card** or listing, which sometimes carries a TB figure.
2. **The configurator**, where a port or bandwidth option can change the default.
3. **The terms of service**, which can define "reasonable" use.
4. **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 |

*Prices checked on October 30, 2026.*

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](https://ravenquay.com/1gbps-to-tb-per-month/ "Line rate to terabytes per month, with overhead").

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.

1. **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.
2. **Is the port dedicated or shared?** — Ask whether the 10 Gbit/s uplink serves this server alone, and what committed rate, if any, applies.
3. **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.
4. **Which direction counts?** — Ask whether any limit applies to outbound traffic, inbound traffic or both.
5. **Is the term permanent?** — Ask whether "unmetered" is part of the plan or a promotion that can end at renewal.
6. **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](https://ravenquay.com/acceptable-use/ "What Ravenquay servers may and may not be used for"). Harbor 10G and its four ports of call are described on [where to rent a 10 Gbps unmetered dedicated server](https://ravenquay.com/10gbps-unmetered-dedicated-server/ "Harbor 10G, unmetered 10 Gbit/s, prices and locations"). The three berths are compared on the [Ravenquay pricing page](https://ravenquay.com/pricing/ "Ravenquay berths and prices per 30 days").

## 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](https://ravenquay.com/95th-percentile-billing/ "How 95th percentile billing works, with a nightly backup example").

## 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

1. [KoDDoS: EPYC-9274F-768GB-3.84TB-NVMe-10Gbps](https://koddos.net/clients/store/amd-dedicated-server/epyc-9274f-768gb-384tb-nvme-10gbps) — KoDDoS (Amarutu Technology Ltd) (checked 2026-10-30)
2. [PrivateAlps: terms of service (updated April 22, 2025)](https://privatealps.net/en/terms-of-service) — PrivateAlps (checked 2026-10-30)
3. [PrivateAlps: 40 Gbps servers](https://privatealps.net/en/services/40gbps-servers) — PrivateAlps (checked 2026-10-30)
4. [SwissLayer: AMD Epyc V1 order cart](https://support.swisslayer.com/?cmd=cart&action=add&id=397) — SwissLayer (checked 2026-10-30)
5. [SwissLayer: AMD Epyc V3 order cart](https://support.swisslayer.com/?cmd=cart&action=add&id=399) — SwissLayer (checked 2026-10-30)
6. [Cherry Servers: AMD Ryzen 7700X dedicated server](https://www.cherryservers.com/pricing/dedicated-servers/amd-ryzen-7700x) — Cherry Servers (checked 2026-10-30)
7. [NiceVPS: DEDI GOLD-1v1 configurator](https://nicevps.net/products/configure/DEDI_GOLD-1v1) — NiceVPS (checked 2026-10-30)
8. [OffshoreDedi: 10 Gbps dedicated servers](https://offshorededi.com/10gbps-dedicated-server/) — OffshoreDedi (checked 2026-10-30)
9. [Anubiz Host: acceptable use policy (last updated March 22, 2026)](https://anubizhost.com/aup) — Anubiz Host (checked 2026-10-30)
10. [Shinjiru: offshore dedicated server, Economy](https://www.shinjiru.com/offshore-web-hosting/offshore-dedicated-server-economy/?f=o) — Shinjiru (checked 2026-10-30)
11. [FlokiNET: dedicated servers, Netherlands](https://billing.flokinet.is/index.php?rp=/store/dedicated-servers-netherlands) — FlokiNET (checked 2026-10-30)

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