World Host Group is on the move again. Just four months after partnering with A2 Hosting, the global platform has now acquired FastComet — a high-performance hosting provider known for its developer-first tools and hands-on support. But what’s driving these moves, and what does it mean for the industry?
Why FastComet? A look at the Acquisition
FastComet might not be a household name to everyone, but in developer and small business circles, it’s built a strong reputation. With 32,000 customers in over 100 countries and more than 135,000 websites hosted, FastComet brings both scale and specialization.
“They’ve built some brilliant internal tools like Observer, which we’re excited to roll out across WHG,” said Seb de Lemos, CEO of World Host Group. “This is more than just a brand — it’s a culture and a team that fits perfectly with our mission.”
FastComet was founded in 2013 by Georgi Yanev and has become known for blending raw performance with real-person support. It’s this combination that caught WHG’s eye.
What changes for FastComet customers?
So what does the acquisition mean for the tens of thousands of developers, freelancers, and small businesses currently hosting with FastComet? The short version: things are about to get bigger, faster, and more connected — but without losing the human touch that made the brand what it is.
One of the most immediate upgrades will be infrastructure. FastComet’s already solid network will now plug directly into WHG’s international backbone — over 13 data centers spanning multiple continents. For customers, this translates into faster page loads, better geographic coverage, and stronger redundancy. If performance was a key reason users chose FastComet, that reason just got an upgrade.
Behind the scenes, WHG is also bringing serious developer firepower to the table. FastComet’s current dashboard and workflows are known for their simplicity and ease of use — but now, users can expect a deeper suite of tools tailored specifically for agencies and tech teams. Bulk management systems, collaborative admin features, and a smoother, more unified control panel experience are all in the pipeline.
But perhaps the biggest question on many minds is support. Will the level of customer care — the fast responses, the clear explanations, the real-person empathy — stay the same? According to both companies, it won’t just stay the same; it’ll scale. WHG plans to invest in regional support teams with added focus on trust and security. That means shorter response times, better coverage, and more specialized help when things get tricky.
There’s also the long game to consider. FastComet customers won’t just benefit from minor tweaks — WHG is planning a full modernization push, including server upgrades and new architecture initiatives aimed at future-proofing the platform. Sustainability, scalability, and smarter resource management are all on the table.
All this while keeping the FastComet brand intact
“We’re not folding them in. We’re amplifying what they already do well,” WHG CEO Seb de Lemos said. “This is about scaling the culture, not replacing it.”. In other words: for FastComet users, the best parts stay. And the rest? They evolve.
What does this say about WHG’s strategy? This is WHG’s second acquisition in 2025 — following their January collaboration with A2 Hosting, which was announced under the banner “The Future of Hosting: Redefining Trust.” It’s clear WHG isn’t just expanding — it’s curating.
“We don’t just acquire brands,” said de Lemos. “We partner with people who care deeply about what they’ve built.” FastComet also strengthens WHG’s already strong presence in Eastern Europe, especially in Bulgaria, where both companies have operational roots.
Where is this all going?
Hosting isn’t just about servers anymore — it’s about ecosystems, user experiences, and trust. WHG is doubling down on all three. A redesigned control panel across all WHG brands is set to launch this month, and with FastComet on board, the company’s push toward unified, developer-centric experiences looks stronger than ever. Bottom line? WHG is building more than just a portfolio — it’s crafting a new standard for what a hosting group can be.
