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Originally Posted by plsureking
Moore's law, the price of tech goes down not up.
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Not quite Moore's law, but yes tech prices go down almost every day.
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Originally Posted by sandman!
Every datacenter has raised rates in the last 12 months it sucks but there is not much you can do about it.
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Of course there is. You can always call and negotiate a better price, or re-provision your servers to cut costs, or even do both (I've done it myself).
Hosting prices should go down, not up, for several reasons. Firstly, servers today are more powerful yet cost less. The cost of hardware components such as processors, RAM, and storage has decreased significantly over the years. As a result, hosting providers are able to offer more powerful servers at lower prices. This means that customers can get better performance for less money, which is a win for everyone.
Secondly, virtualization has made hosting cheaper than ever. Virtualization technology allows multiple virtual servers to run on a single physical server. This means that hosting providers can maximize the use of their hardware, reducing the need for additional physical servers. This translates to lower costs for both the provider and the customer.
Thirdly, competition among hosting providers is fierce. There are a large number of hosting providers in the market, which means that customers have a lot of options to choose from. This competition drives providers to offer better services and lower prices in order to attract and retain customers.
If you're not happy with your hosting provider, switch. If you like your hosting provider and want to stay, Call them and negotiate a better rate. Since competition is fierce as I said earlier, they should really want to keep you, and should really offer you a good deal - hopefully better than you can get anywhere else.