June 11, 2007 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Dedicated hosting provider The Planet (theplanet.com) announced on Monday that it has launched two new hosting promotions, Let FREEdom Ring and Lowest Hosting Price on The Planet.

With the Let FREEdom Ring special, new server orders are eligible for free setup, a free RapidSSL certificate and free 2GB DiskSync backup. For servers with a base monthly price of $150 or more, the special also includes free control panel software. This offer is available on all new server orders from June 11 to July 6.

Running from June 11 to July 31, the Lowest Hosting Price on The Planet special delivers a 10 percent savings for customers switching from a hosting competitor. Customers need to provide the competitor's invoice and The Planet says it will beat current server pricing by 10 percent. Customers are also offered free setup and one month free to migrate the server.

"Running a Web-based business involves more than just the purchase of a server," says Steve Kahan, vice president of marketing for The Planet. "There are a host of critical IT building blocks that businesses utilize to help their organization run and grow. By offering free setup and a broad spectrum of server solutions, The Planet delivers the hardware and solutions that will serve as the hosting foundation for SMBs and Web hosting resellers."

Last week, the Planet announced plans for a $3 million investment in new backup generators for its six data centers.

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