IN SHORT
A speed-focused web host from Ann Arbor, Michigan: the 2025 rebrand of A2 Hosting (founded 2001), now part of World Host Group.
- Fast Turbo servers with LiteSpeed caching
- NVMe storage on higher plans
- Free SSL and site migration
- Established A2 Hosting infrastructure
THE BRAND
- Company
- hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)
- Headquarters
- London, UK · founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA)
- Founded
- 2001 (as Iniquinet; A2 Hosting from ~2003)
- Group
- hosting.com group (formerly World Host Group; backed by Oakley Capital)
- Main product
- Web hosting (shared, VPS, dedicated, WordPress)
- Audience
- Site owners who prioritize fast load times
ANALYSIS
Our experience with Hosting.com
Speed and performance
Fast Turbo servers with LiteSpeed caching and NVMe storage on higher plans — the speed stack carried over from A2 Hosting. The quickest performance is reserved for the pricier Turbo tiers.
Security and reliability
Free SSL on all plans plus free site migration, running on A2 Hosting's established infrastructure with data centers around the world.
Price and plans
Competitive intro pricing across shared, VPS, dedicated and WordPress plans, backed by an anytime pro-rated money-back guarantee — but renewal rates are much higher than the intro term.
Who is it for?
A solid pick if you want an established, speed-oriented host for shared, VPS or WordPress sites — just note the 2025 rebrand from A2 Hosting to hosting.com caused some confusion.
PROS & CONS
The good and the bad
- Fast Turbo servers with LiteSpeed caching
- NVMe storage on higher plans
- Free SSL and site migration
- Established A2 Hosting infrastructure
- Fastest performance only on pricier Turbo plans
- Intro prices renew much higher
- 2025 rebrand caused some confusion
FAQ
The most common questions Canadians ask about Hosting.com
Most-searched questions, per Sistrix
What is Hosting.com used for?
Hosting.com — formerly A2 Hosting — is a web host used to put websites and online stores online, with a strong emphasis on speed. It offers the full range of plans: shared hosting for smaller sites, plus VPS, dedicated and managed WordPress hosting as you scale. People choose it specifically for its performance features — faster 'Turbo' server tiers, NVMe storage and LiteSpeed caching — which suit sites and shops where load time matters. It's a performance-oriented host rather than the absolute cheapest.
Is Hosting.com legit?
Yes. Hosting.com is the 2025 rebrand of A2 Hosting, a reputable host founded in 2001, following the company's sale early that year. It carries over A2's infrastructure and long-standing reputation for fast, reliable hosting — so it's a well-established, legitimate provider operating under a new name.
How much does Hosting.com cost?
Hosting.com's entry shared plan starts at US$2.99/mo on an intro deal and renews at US$11.90/mo, so the ongoing rate is the figure to budget around rather than the sign-up price. Faster 'Turbo' tiers and unlimited-site plans cost more as you scale up. Like most hosts, the intro and renewal prices differ significantly, so always check the current promotion. A 30-day money-back guarantee lets you trial it risk-free. For the speed you get — NVMe storage and LiteSpeed caching — the pricing is competitive.
VERDICT
Is Hosting.com right for you?
A speed-focused web host from Ann Arbor, Michigan: the 2025 rebrand of A2 Hosting (founded 2001), now part of World Host Group.
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