About Fast2host

    Independent UK hosting.Since 2001.

    From a single rented server to a privately owned Cambridge Tier III data centre and BGP network (AS48825) — two decades of building, hosting and protecting the web for UK and international customers.

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    Our Story

    From a single server to a private data centre

    Two decades of organic growth — from early ecommerce websites to owning infrastructure, peering and colocation in Cambridge.

    Our journey began in 2001, building websites for customers at a time when platforms like Facebook and YouTube didn't exist, and PayPal was the new frontier in online payments. Back then, the demand for ecommerce websites was booming. Today, while we no longer design websites, we've evolved into a trusted provider of dedicated and cloud infrastructure hosting for thousands of customers.

    From our privately owned data centre in Cambridge, we deliver secure, high-performance hosting solutions to corporate and private clients around the world.

    Our data centre is designed to meet the high availability and redundancy standards typically associated with Tier 3 facilities. Featuring N+1 power and cooling infrastructure, along with resilient, high-speed connectivity, we ensure continuous uptime and a stable environment for your mission critical operations.

    Our BGP network (AS48825) provides carrier independence and full redundancy across power, connectivity, and on-site security.

    Fast2host is also committed to minimising the impact of its activities on the environment. More information.

    Fast2host is still a privately owned hosting ISP, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services from shared web hosting and VPS to dedicated servers and colocation. Founded with just a single shared server, Fast2host has grown steadily through profit-funded organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Today, we operate hundreds of servers within our data centre.

    Fast2host journey

    2000 → today

    24+ years
    2000

    First rented server

    2005

    Own Cambridge facility

    2008

    BGP network AS48825

    2024Now

    New Tier III data centre

    Customers & resellers hosting with us since 2001

    From designing websites in the early web to owning infrastructure, peering and colocation in Cambridge.

    We still have customers and resellers that have been hosting with us since 2001 — that says something.

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    ‘Small enough to care, big enough to deliver’

    Despite a fast-moving industry, we remain true to our original ethos — often the first point of call for IT services from small hosting platforms to large fibre connections.

    Our Values

    Built on Values

    The Fast2host group is a long-established hosting provider with a strong focus on customer service — rooted in Cambridge, at the heart of UK tech innovation.

    Honesty

    We believe in open and honest communication with our customers at every step. Transparency builds trust, which is why we're always clear, straightforward, and responsive. We welcome questions, feedback, and ideas — strong relationships are built on mutual respect, and our goal is to ensure every customer feels informed, supported, and valued.

    Passion

    We're passionate about what we do, and it shows in everything we deliver. From infrastructure to support, we take pride in providing reliable, high-performance hosting solutions that make a real difference. This passion drives us to constantly improve, innovate and go the extra mile to exceed expectations.

    Impact

    We're driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact. Whether it's powering critical infrastructure or helping businesses grow, we put care and expertise into everything we do. Our goal is not just to deliver services, but to create real value for our customers, our community and the future of digital infrastructure.

    Recognition

    We take great pride in delivering exceptional customer service that has earned industry recognition, including the prestigious PC Pro Awards. Our team is committed to being responsive, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful — because we believe our customers deserve nothing less than the best.

    Why Choose Fast2host

    Built on four foundations

    Facility, team, network and location — the four foundations that make Fast2host a trusted UK hosting partner.

    Our Facility

    Our purpose-built Tier 3+ data centre in Cambridge features N+1 redundant power, advanced cooling and multi-carrier connectivity.

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    Our Team

    Our UK-based team of network engineers and system administrators provide genuine 24/7 expert support to every customer.

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    Our Network

    Carrier-independent BGP network (AS48825) with full redundancy across power, connectivity and on-site security.

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    Cambridge, UK

    Strategically located in Cambridge with excellent low-latency connectivity into London, the UK and international markets.

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    Infrastructure at a glance

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    Uptime SLA

    99.99%+

    DDoS shield

    600Gbps

    Facility, people, network and location — four foundations behind every hosting and colocation service.

    2024

    Launched New Data Centre

    Completed our new high-spec Tier III data centre to support continued growth and deliver robust digital infrastructure for our customers' current and future connectivity needs — with space for thousands of servers and rapidly growing colocation services. We also upgraded network connectivity with LINX and LONAP exchange peering, and boosted DDoS protection capacity to 600Gbps.

    2020

    Joined the London Internet Exchange

    Fast2host became a member of the London Internet Exchange (LINX), significantly improving latency and reliability to all major UK ISPs and content networks.

    2019

    Fast4networks Ltd Founded

    Expanded the group with Fast4networks Ltd, delivering high-speed network connectivity, dedicated internet access and leased line services throughout the UK.

    2008

    PC Pro Award Winner

    Won the prestigious PC Pro Award for Best Web Hosting — recognition for our service quality, reliability and customer support.

    2008

    UK BGP Network Launched

    Launched our own carrier-independent BGP network on dedicated high-speed UK fibre — giving us full control over routing, redundancy and performance.

    2006

    RIPE NCC Member

    Became a member of RIPE NCC, enabling us to handle IPv4 and IPv6 allocation requirements directly for our customers.

    2005

    Our First Data Centre

    Built our own colocation facility to provide dedicated server hosting and colocation services — a major step from rented infrastructure to true ownership.

    2004

    Best in Linux Hosting

    Launched our cPanel Linux hosting platform, bringing rock-solid Linux performance and the industry-standard control panel to our customers.

    2002

    Windows Web Hosting

    Introduced Windows 2003 web hosting back when the Helm control panel was the most popular choice — long before it was acquired by Plesk.

    2000

    Our Very First Server

    Rented our very first dedicated server from a UK data centre to host the websites we were designing for customers — the foundation of everything that followed.

    Inside Our Data Centre

    Our Cambridge Facility

    A purpose-built, privately owned Tier 3+ data centre engineered for maximum uptime, physical security and network performance.

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    Sealed hot/cold aisle containment for maximum cooling efficiency
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    Cooling
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    Cambridge Facility
    Purpose-built Tier 3+ data centre with enterprise-grade infrastructure
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    Services from our Cambridge data centre

    Everything we offer runs from the same privately owned facility and BGP network — browse hosting, colocation and network services.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about Fast2host, our Cambridge data centre, network and the hosting services we've been delivering since 2001.

    • Privately owned UK ISP since 2001
    • Tier III Cambridge data centre — N+1 power & cooling
    • AS48825 BGP network · LINX & LONAP peering

    Still have questions?

    Our UK-based team is happy to help — get in touch and we'll respond promptly.

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    Fast2host was founded in 2001, originally building websites for customers in the early days of e-commerce. Over the past two decades we've evolved into a privately owned UK hosting ISP operating our own Tier III data centre and BGP network in Cambridge.

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