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Tampa VPS — Southeast US & Caribbean Gateway from the UK
is*hosting Florida VPS servers in a Hivelocity data centre in Tampa — KVM isolation, SSD storage, and a 1Gbps port from $5.94/mo. Servers are deployed in 5-15 minutes after payment.
is*hosting VPS Infrastructure in Florida
Advanced Infrastructure
is*hosting runs Florida VPS on enterprise-grade hardware in the Hivelocity data centre. Servers use Intel Xeon processors and SSD storage. All resources are fully isolated with KVM virtualisation — predictable performance under load, dedicated CPU or RAM.
Compliance & Data Protection
The facility in Tampa holds SSAE-16 SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications, ISAE 3402 compliance, and meets both HIPAA and PCI requirements. Power is backed by N+1 high-efficiency battery UPS systems, and cooling runs on N+2 CRAC redundancy.
Stable Connections
Tampa provides solid East Coast routing with good connectivity to Southeast US centres, the Caribbean, and Latin American markets. For projects serving Florida, the Gulf Coast, or audiences further south, a VPS in Tampa keeps network paths short where it counts.
How Much Does a Florida VPS Cost?
Florida VPS plans start at $5.94/mo (Lite, annual billing: 1 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB storage) and go up to $89.99/mo (Exclusive, monthly billing: 8 CPU, 32 GB RAM, 100 GB storage).
All plans include KVM virtualisation, SSD storage, a 1Gbps port, and free weekly backups.
- USAFrom$5.94 / 1 month$5.64 with is*smart
- Xeon 2.20 GHz CPU
- 1 Gb RAM
- 20GB SSD Drive
- 2 Tb Bandwidth
- USAFrom$10.19 / 1 month$9.68 with is*smart
- Xeon 2x2.20 GHz CPU
- 2 Gb RAM
- 30GB SSD Drive
- 3 Tb Bandwidth
- USAFrom$21.24 / 1 month$20.18 with is*smart
- Xeon 3x2.20 GHz CPU
- 4 Gb RAM
- 40GB SSD Drive
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- USAFrom$33.99 / 1 month$32.29 with is*smart
- Xeon 4x2.20 GHz CPU
- 8 Gb RAM
- 50GB SSD Drive
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- USAFrom$50.99 / 1 month$48.44 with is*smart
- Xeon 6x2.20 GHz CPU
- 16 Gb RAM
- 80GB SSD Drive
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- USAFrom$76.49 / 1 month$72.67 with is*smart
- Xeon 8x2.20 GHz CPU
- 32 Gb RAM
- 100GB SSD Drive
- Unmetered Bandwidth
Upgrade Options for Tampa VPS Hosting
Upgrade your virtual private server in Florida whenever you like, without switching to a new plan. Add extra storage, boost CPU performance, add RAM, IP addresses, and enjoy other value-added services.
Already Included in Florida VPS Hosting
Weekly Backups
All Florida VPS plans include automated weekly backups at no additional charge. Need more frequent snapshots? Daily backups are available as an add-on.
99.99% Uptime SLA
We back our VPS hosting in Florida with a 99.99% uptime guarantee — less than 53 minutes of potential downtime per year. Refer to the SLA for details.
Full Root Access
Complete root or administrator access to your Florida VPS server. Install any software, configure firewall rules, set up your own monitoring, and your server rules.
24/7 Support
Real engineers are available around the clock via live chat and tickets. From network diagnostics to OS-level troubleshooting, support handles actual problems.
Monitoring and Recovery
We monitor CPU, RAM, I/O, and network health on your Tampa VPS. Issues are detected before they escalate, and our support team assists with recovery if needed.
Unmetered Bandwidth
Every Florida VPS connects through a 1Gbps port. Plans from Medium and up include unmetered traffic. Lite and Start come with 2 TB and 3 TB, respectively.
Key Use Cases for VPS in Florida
E-Commerce & Web Hosting for Southeast US
Tampa puts your storefront within short network reach of 80+ million consumers across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Alabama. For e-commerce projects targeting the Southeast, a Florida VPS delivers faster page loads, tighter checkout flows, and better Core Web Vitals scores that show up in conversion rates.
Latin America & Caribbean Gateway
Florida is the closest US state to the Caribbean basin and a natural routing point toward Latin America. Tampa offers low-latency paths to major LatAm markets — well under 100 ms to most destinations in the region. If your SaaS or API serves customers across both Americas, a VPS in Florida is a practical midpoint.
Gaming & Streaming Servers
A Tampa VPS keeps ping low for players across the Southeast and Caribbean, and handles high-bitrate streaming to East Coast audiences without buffering issues. Dedicated CPU and SSD storage mean your game server or media pipeline doesn't share resources with other users.
Tourism & Hospitality Tech
Florida draws over 140 million visitors annually — one of the leaders among other US states. Booking platforms, reservation systems, hotel management apps, and theme park mobile services all benefit from a VPS physically located in Florida. Get lower latency to end users on the ground, in the hotels, and in the parks.
Self-Hosted Tools
Deploy n8n, Metabase, Uptime Kuma, or any other self-hosted application on a Florida VPS you fully control. Root access and a choice of operating systems let you configure the environment exactly the way your workflow requires without per-seat SaaS pricing. Add resources as your project grows.
macOS Development
Use macOS VPS in Tampa for iOS builds, Xcode testing, or Swift development. Build, test, and deploy apps for the Apple ecosystem from a remote server in Florida without physically owning or maintaining Mac hardware. Available in Tampa and four other US locations.
Choose VPS Hosting in Other Regions of the U.S.
Deploy VPS servers across multiple US data centres from the same account — each with its own dedicated IP, provisioned in 5-15 minutes.
USA, Tampa
Florida's business hub and gateway to the Southeast US and the Caribbean. Get a Tampa VPS when your users are in this region, and you want the round trip short.
Key Advantages of Florida VPS
Deploy on a Tampa VPS with the OS, panel, and stack you already use. KVM virtualisation means full compatibility — no modified kernels, no driver workarounds.
Operating Systems
Linux on every plan, Windows from Start upward, and macOS from Medium upward. Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Alpine Linux — plus Windows Server (2012 R2 through 2022) and macOS (Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma). Network appliance setups are covered by MikroTik CHR.
Control Panels
Manage sites, databases, DNS, and email from a web UI — or skip the panel entirely and work over SSH. Available panels: cPanel, DirectAdmin, ispmanager, HestiaCP, aaPanel, and FastPanel. Free options included (HestiaCP, aaPanel, FastPanel); paid panels start at $5/mo.
Infrastructure
Run containers, reverse proxies, monitoring, and CI/CD tooling with full root access. Docker, Nginx, Redis, GitLab, Grafana, Traefik, Portainer, Caddy, Gitea, Uptime Kuma, Sentry, MinIO, Vault, Coolify, Dokku.
Applications
Self-hosted apps, automation platforms, and dev frameworks — deploy via Docker Compose, one-click images, or manually. WordPress, Nextcloud, Jellyfin, n8n, WireGuard, OpenVPN, Ollama, Ghost, Immich, Odoo, ERPNext, Discourse, Jitsi, Open WebUI, MetaTrader, VS Code Server.
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FAQ About Florida VPS Hosting
What Is a Florida VPS Hosting?
A Florida VPS is a virtual private server physically hosted in a Florida data centre. You get dedicated CPU, RAM, and SSD storage on isolated hardware with full root access. is*hosting operates Florida VPS servers in Tampa, at the Hivelocity facility, certified under SSAE-16 SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2, ISAE 3402, with HIPAA and PCI compliance.
When Does a Tampa VPS Make Sense for UK-Based Teams?
Tampa is a niche US pick from the UK. London-to-Tampa latency is typically 95-115 ms.
Tampa makes sense when your workload specifically targets the Southeast US, Florida's tourism and hospitality market, or the Caribbean and Latin American regions.
For UK-only traffic, a UK VPS keeps latency under 10 ms. Run all nodes from the same is*hosting account.
How Much Does VPS Hosting in Tampa Cost?
Plans start at $5.94/mo (Lite, annual billing) and go up to $89.99/mo (Exclusive, monthly billing). Pricing depends on the CPU, RAM, and SSD configuration. Every plan includes a 1Gbps port, free weekly backups, and KVM virtualisation.
How Does Tampa VPS Compare to Miami VPS?
Both are Florida-based, but they serve slightly different purposes. Miami is a major submarine cable landing point with direct fibre to Latin America and the Caribbean. Tampa offers competitive Southeast US coverage with cost-effective hosting. is*hosting operates in Tampa via the Hivelocity data centre. Compare latency to your target audience using our Looking Glass tool.
Is Florida VPS Good for Gaming or Streaming?
For streaming — yes. Tampa VPS with dedicated CPU, SSD storage, and unmetered bandwidth (from Medium plan up) on a 1Gbps port handles high-bitrate delivery to East Coast audiences well.
For game servers, it's more nuanced. CPU-based game servers (Minecraft, Valheim, CS2 community servers, Factorio) run fine on a VPS — you get dedicated cores and low ping across the Southeast US and Caribbean. But if your setup requires GPU rendering, a VPS won't cover it. For those cases, consider a dedicated server with a GPU.
Can I Run a Windows VPS in Florida?
Yes. is*hosting supports multiple Windows Server editions on Florida VPS hosting. Select the desired OS during checkout, the server deploys automatically. Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and others) and macOS are also available.
How Long Does It Take to Deploy a Florida VPS?
Between 5 and 15 minutes after payment confirmation. The system installs the selected OS and sends access credentials automatically. You can SSH in and start configuring straight away.
Can I Order Dedicated IPs with Tampa VPS?
Every VPS in Florida comes with a dedicated IP by default. If your project needs more — for SSL certificates, mail servers, or multi-site configurations — you can add up to 256 IPv4 addresses through the upgrade options.
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