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Swiss Underground Bunker Hosting

🌍 Switzerland 📅 Founded 2004 🏢 1 Data Centers

hosttech is a Swiss provider founded in 2004, offering VPS in the unique DATAROCK underground bunker (15m deep) in Nottwil, Switzerland. With ISO27001/PCI DSS certifications, 100% Swiss location, VMware HA cluster, NVMe SSD, and 100% Green IT, hosttech delivers maximum security and sustainability with Swiss precision.

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Why Choose hosttech?

Underground Bunker DC

DATAROCK facility 15 meters underground in Swiss mountain, providing military-grade physical security.

ISO27001 & PCI DSS

Certified for information security (ISO27001) and payment card industry (PCI DSS) compliance standards.

vServer Freeze Feature

Suspend servers when not needed, reducing costs by 66% - pay only CHF 33% of normal rate while frozen.

100% Green IT Certified

Complete renewable energy operation with Green IT certification, Swiss hydroelectric and renewable sources.

Pros & Cons

👍 Advantages

  • ✓ Unique underground bunker data center (15m deep)
  • ✓ ISO27001 and PCI DSS certified infrastructure
  • ✓ 100% Swiss location and data sovereignty
  • ✓ VMware HA cluster for high availability
  • ✓ Innovative vServer freeze cost reduction (66%)
  • ✓ Unlimited 1 Gbit/s traffic included
  • ✓ Auto 7-day backups and Plesk partnership
  • ✓ 100% Green IT with renewable energy

👎 Disadvantages

  • ✗ Single Switzerland location only
  • ✗ No API for infrastructure automation
  • ✗ Higher pricing than mass-market providers
  • ✗ German/English support only (no multilingual)

🎯 Best For

Compliance-driven projects (ISO27001, PCI DSS) Swiss data sovereignty requirements High-security applications needing physical protection Environmental organizations valuing green energy Variable workloads using freeze cost savings

Features & Specifications

📍 Locations

HeadquartersRichterswil/Schönenberg, Zürich, Switzerland
Data Centers1 regions

🛟 Support

LevelUnmanaged (Root) and Managed options
ResponseMax 24 hours (basic), Max 12 hours (Platinum/Business)

⚙️ Features

API Access✗
Custom ISO✗
Private Network✓

💳 Billing

CurrencyCHF, EUR
CyclesMonthly (no minimum contract)

📋 SLA

Uptime99.9%+
Credit Policy✓

💻 OS Support

Linux4 distros
Windows1 provider.versions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DATAROCK underground bunker?
DATAROCK is a military-grade bunker data center built 15 meters underground inside a Swiss mountain in Nottwil, providing exceptional physical security against natural disasters, attacks, and unauthorized access - unique in the hosting industry.
How does vServer freeze work?
When you freeze a vServer, it's suspended but data remains intact. You pay only 33% of normal monthly cost (66% discount) while frozen. Perfect for seasonal applications, development environments, or variable workloads - resume anytime instantly.
Why choose Swiss hosting?
Switzerland offers exceptionally strong data privacy laws (outside EU GDPR but equally protective), political stability, neutrality, robust infrastructure, and freedom from foreign government data access requests - ideal for sensitive data hosting.
What are ISO27001 and PCI DSS certifications?
ISO27001 is international information security management standard, while PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certifies ability to handle credit card data securely. Both demonstrate rigorous security practices and compliance suitability.

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About hosttech

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Richterswil/Schönenberg near Zürich, Switzerland, hosttech GmbH operates one of the world's most unique data centers: DATAROCK, an underground facility buried 15 meters deep inside a Swiss mountain in Nottwil. This bunker facility provides Tier 3+ security with ISO27001 and PCI DSS certifications, making it ideal for sensitive data and compliance-required applications. Infrastructure runs on VMware High Availability clusters with NVMe SSD storage offering Dynamic and Aggressive modes for performance optimization. All servers enjoy unlimited 1 Gbit/s traffic, automatic 7-day backups, and 100% Swiss location guarantees ensuring data sovereignty under Swiss privacy laws. The platform is 100% Green IT certified, powered by renewable energy. Unique features include vServer "freeze" functionality reducing costs by 66% when servers are suspended, managed vServer options (CHF 129/mo), and Platin Support (CHF 9.90/mo) with 12-hour guaranteed response. Support operates via email, tickets, phone, and customer portal (myhosttech) in German and English. While no minimum contracts exist for monthly billing, hosttech focuses on stability and Swiss reliability over cutting-edge features.