About SmokyHosts
SmokyHosts is an Indian-registered IT services provider whose official website is smokyhosts.com. It claims to have been offering hosting services since 2004. Its product lineup includes shared hosting, reseller hosting, and KVM VPS; its data centers are located in Mazovia (Poland), Vestfold (Norway), Mumbai (India), and other regions. This is Part 1 of May’s promotional campaign, with more node updates likely to follow.
Plan Details
Promotional code
ipv4-40off(40% off recursively; valid for renewals permanently; enter manually at checkout).
No refunds allowed: The provider explicitly states that no refunds are granted for any promotional plans. Please confirm your needs before placing an order.
Mazovia (Poland) / Vestfold (Norway) — NVMe Nodes
Test IPs: Poland 51.83.184.154, Norway 193.200.229.149
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Monthly Data | Backups | Annual Total | Monthly Cost | 3-Year Total | Monthly Cost | Buy (Annual) | Buy (3-Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland 2c.4g.NVMe | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | 2 TB | Daily | $60.57 | $5.05 | $144.57 | $4.02 | Annual | 3-Year |
| Norway 2c.4g.NVMe | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | 2 TB | Daily | $60.57 | $5.05 | $144.57 | $4.02 | Annual | 3-Year |
Renewal price remains the same as the initial order (promotional code applies recursively); 1 IPv4 address per plan, IPv6 requires application; 1 Gbps uplink port; Virtualizor control panel.
Test results for Poland’s GB6 node (provided by the provider): browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/17417661
Test results for Norway’s GB6 node (provided by the provider): browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/15938271
Mumbai (India) — SSD Nodes (Test IP: 157.119.43.221)
Test results for GB6 node (provided by the provider): browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/13872086
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Monthly Data | Backups | Annual Total | Monthly Cost | 3-Year Total | Monthly Cost | Buy (Annual) | Buy (3-Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India 1c.2g.SSD | 1 | 2 GB | 20 GB SSD | 1 TB | Daily | $30.57 | $2.55 | $72.57 | $2.02 | Annual | 3-Year |
| India 2c.4g.SSD | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB SSD | 2 TB | Daily | $48.57 | $4.05 | $120.57 | $3.35 | Annual | 3-Year |
| India 2c.8g.SSD | 2 | 8 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | Daily | $72.57 | $6.05 | $168.57 | $4.68 | Annual | 3-Year |
Renewal price remains the same as the initial order; 1 IPv4 address per plan, IPv6 requires application; 1 Gbps uplink port; Virtualizor control panel.
Mumbai (India) — NVMe Nodes (Test IP: 148.113.6.13)
Test results for GB6 node (provided by the provider): browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/11560908
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Monthly Data | Backups | Annual Total | Monthly Cost | 3-Year Total | Monthly Cost | Buy (Annual) | Buy (3-Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India 2c.4g.NVMe | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | 1 TB | Daily | $60.57 | $5.05 | $144.57 | $4.02 | Annual | 3-Year |
Renewal price remains the same as the initial order; 1 IPv4 address per plan, IPv6 requires application; 1 Gbps uplink port; Virtualizor control panel.
Node Specifications
| Node | Host Machine Info | Storage | GB6 Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazovia (Poland) | Not disclosed (see GB6 link provided by the provider) | NVMe | Link |
| Vestfold (Norway) | Not disclosed (see GB6 link provided by the provider) | NVMe | Link |
| Mumbai (India) SSD Nodes | Not disclosed (see GB6 link provided by the provider) | SATA SSD | Link |
| Mumbai (India) NVMe Nodes | Not disclosed (see GB6 link provided by the provider) | NVMe | Link |
Infrastructure
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Virtualization | KVM |
| Control Panel | Virtualizor |
| Uplink Port | 1 Gbps |
| IPv4 | 1 dedicated address per plan |
| IPv6 | /64 subnet (must be requested after ordering; not allocated automatically) |
| Backups | Daily remote backups |
| DDoS Protection | Deployed (specifications undisclosed) |
| Host Machine CPU/RAM | Not disclosed for any node (see GB6 link provided by the provider) |
| AES-NI / VM-x | Undisclosed; run YABS tests after purchase to verify |
Network Tests| Node | Test IP | Looking Glass |
|—|—|—|
| Mazovia, Poland | 51.83.184.154 | Not disclosed yet |
| Vestfold, Norway | 193.200.229.149 | Not disclosed yet |
| Mumbai, India (SSD node) | 157.119.43.221 | Not disclosed yet |
| Mumbai, India (NVMe node) | 148.113.6.13 | Not disclosed yet |
YABS Benchmark Guide
After purchasing, run the following command and paste the full output into the comments section (NodeInit compiles actual benchmark results into a leaderboard):
curl -sL yabs.sh | bash -s -- -i -g
Key metrics to pay attention to:
| Metric | What to watch for |
|---|---|
| AES-NI |  ‘Enabled’ is acceptable;  If disabled, WireGuard/OpenVPN encryption performance drops by roughly 30–50% |
| VM-x/AMD-V | ‘Enabled’ allows nested virtualization; If disabled, KVM/VMware nested virtualization won’t work |
| fio 4K random read | NVMe nodes should score ≥ 300 MB/s; SATA SSD nodes ≥ 100 MB/s |
| Actual iperf3 bandwidth | Use this to verify the real outbound speed of each node |
| Geekbench 6 single-core (GB6) | Links to test results for each node are provided by the vendor for direct comparison |
CPU Steal (top %st) |
Consistently >5% indicates overselling; >10% means severe overselling |
Geekbench version: All tests use GB6 (not GB5); do not mix up scores from the two versions.
Current compiled benchmark results (awaiting community contributions):
| Node / Plan | GB6 Single-Core | fio 4K Read | Actual iperf3 Speed | AES-NI | CPU Steal | Submitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | Feel free to post after purchase |
System Support
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| OS templates | Not disclosed; Virtualizor panels usually offer mainstream Linux distros — check via support ticket |
| Windows | Not disclosed |
| Mail ports (25/465/587) | Not disclosed; confirm via support ticket |
| TUN/TAP | Not disclosed |
| Nested virtualization | Not disclosed |
Payment & Refund Policy
Billing mode: Annual or triennial plans; discounts are applied via recurring promo codes, and renewals are charged at discounted rates automatically.
Payment methods: Not fully listed on the promo page; check the checkout page at members.smokyhosts.com for details.
Refund policy: 
Triennial promo plans explicitly state no refunds are allowed; please confirm your needs and network test results before placing an order.
Contact Information
| Channel | Address |
|---|---|
| Official website | smokyhosts.com |
| Billing portal | members.smokyhosts.com |
| Business entity | SmokyHosts, an IT services firm registered in India |
Source: SmokyHosts
NodeInit Editor’s Review
Post type: A (KVM VPS; includes nodes in Poland, Norway, and India, all categorized under type A)
Recommended use cases:
- The Mumbai SSD node offers a triennial plan priced at just $2.02 per month, making it the cheapest option here — ideal for low-latency lightweight applications targeting South/Southeast Asia.
- The Polish/Norwegian NVMe nodes serve European markets; the annual plan at $5.05/month is quite competitive among European VPS options.
- The Virtualizor control panel and daily automated backups are definite plus points.
- Triennial plans lock in lower prices, but this comes with associated risks (see below).
Risk checklist:
Strict no-refund policy (highest priority): The promo page clearly states no refunds apply; triennial plans cannot be refunded once purchased. We recommend testing an annual plan for at least one billing cycle first to verify network quality, deployment speed, and service stability before opting for the triennial plan.
Risks tied to triennial commitments (important): SmokyHosts has been operating since 2004 and has a decent track record, but three years is a long commitment period. Evaluate the provider’s long-term reliability beforehand — any service termination will result in no refund for unused time.
Manual deployment takes up to 24 hours: Deployment starts only after payment verification, so there is no instant provisioning; not suitable for urgent use cases.
IPv6 is not allocated by default: It is marked as “1 IPv6 on request”, so no IPv6 addresses are assigned automatically — you must apply for them after deployment. If you rely on IPv6 dual-stack networking, specify this in your support ticket.
Mumbai NVMe nodes have lower monthly data allowances: The India.2c.4g.NVMe plan only includes 1TB of monthly data, while the same-spec India.2c.4g.SSD plan provides 2TB. Faster storage comes at the cost of less data allowance, so weigh this against your actual usage needs.
Storage type of Mumbai SSD nodes is unspecified: It is only labeled “SSD” without clarification on whether it is NVMe or SATA; run the fio test after purchase and share the results in the comments.
Tax applicability for Polish/Norwegian plans is unclear: VPS plans in Poland (EU) and Norway (EEA) are priced in USD, but it is not disclosed whether local VAT applies for Indian-registered vendors; EU/EEA users should check tax amounts during checkout.
Daily remote backups are included for all plans; the promo code ipv4-40off works recursively so there is no risk of price hikes on renewals; the vendor has over 20 years of operational history; they provide self-tested Geekbench reference links, which adds to transparency.
Five-dimensional rating:
| Dimension | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-effectiveness |  ☆ |
Mumbai nodes start at just $2.02 per month, while European nodes at $4.02 are fairly competitive; triennial plans offer notable price advantages |
| Network quality | ☆☆ |
Significant differences exist between the three nodes; European node performance awaits community verification; Mumbai nodes deliver low latency for Southeast Asia |
| Hardware level | ☆☆ |
GB6 test links are provided, so node specs are moderately transparent; Mumbai SSD type remains unverified |
| After-sales support | ☆☆ |
A veteran vendor since 2004; manual deployment takes up to 24 hours; strict no-refund policy |
| Transparency | ☆☆ |
Availability of Geekbench results and test IPs is a plus; lack of default IPv6 allocation and unspecified SSD types are drawbacks |
Community Engagement Guide
After purchasing, feel free to share the following information in the comments to help the community evaluate node performance:
- Full YABS benchmark results (including GB6 single/multi-core scores, fio 4K random read results, actual iperf3 bandwidth, and node location)
- MTR results for all three networks (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou × China Telecom/China Unicom/China Mobile)
- Verification of Mumbai SSD node storage type (share output of
lsblk -d -o name,rota) - CPU Steal monitoring results (check
%stintop; post if it stays >5% consistently) - Actual deployment duration (the total time from payment to when the VPS becomes usable)
- IPv6 application process (how long it takes to receive IPv6 allocations after submitting a support ticket)