Netcup Announces Price Increases Amidst RAMpocalypse
Hosting provider netcup has announced price increases for a significant portion of its products, including VPS, root servers, additional storage, and web hosting. The company attributes the adjustments to the ongoing volatility in the memory market, often referred to as the “RAMpocalypse,” where demand from AI companies is driving up prices and limiting supply.
Significant Surcharges for New and Existing Contracts
The price increases will affect both new and existing customers. Specifically:
- Existing contracts: +18.51%
- New contracts: +24.33%
- Storage products: +21.52%
Whereas the immediate monthly cost increase may seem manageable for some, netcup warns that these changes will be noticeable over the duration of a contract.
Delivery Problems Despite Existing Contracts
netcup had secured server orders at fixed prices in October 2025, anticipating sufficient supply through the first half of 2026. However, suppliers have informed netcup that deliveries will not occur unless substantial surcharges are paid – a triple-digit percentage increase. According to netcup, these actions violate legally binding contracts. After negotiations, one supplier agreed to a reduced surcharge, allowing for limited deliveries this year. As reported on Reddit, this situation mirrors price increases from other providers like OVH and Hetzner.
Why Existing Customers Are Also Affected
netcup explains that the infrastructure supporting its services is constantly evolving, requiring spare parts, expansions, and new hardware. Rising purchase prices, impact existing systems. The alternative – passing the costs solely to new customers – would create a pricing disparity that netcup deems unsustainable.
Industry-Wide Trend
This announcement aligns with a broader trend within the hosting industry. As discussed on LowEndTalk, rising hardware costs, particularly for RAM and SSDs, are being passed on to customers across the board. Hetzner previously announced price adjustments for cloud and dedicated servers, indicating a widespread impact.
Implementation Timeline
The new prices will take effect on May 1, 2026, or the next billing period thereafter. Existing customers will be notified individually in the coming days and will have the option to terminate their contracts. Domains, licenses, and network products are currently unaffected by these price changes.
netcup Storage Server Advantages
netcup offers storage servers designed for high capacity at a low price, with a choice of storage distribution and RAID6 data protection. These servers offer direct connections to compute units and unlimited traffic. More information on netcup’s storage server offerings can be found on their website. The netcup SCP app is available for both Android and iOS, providing remote management and server statistics.