Game server hosting built
for Valley Fiber speed.
Dedicated hardware, hardwired into a Valley Fiber connection, run by someone who actually measures the ping. If you're in Morden or Winkler, this is the closest a game server can be to you.
Measured latency, not marketing
Run your own testWhat you get
Dedicated resources
Real CPU cores and RAM set aside for your server, not oversold shared capacity. Choose a tier that fits how many players you're running.
Full server control
Manage your server, console, files, and backups yourself through an included control panel. Start, stop, and configure whenever you want.
A real person on support
No ticket queue routed overseas. Questions go to someone who actually runs the hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Why does latency matter more than internet speed?
Speed (measured in Mbps) determines how much data you can move at once, like downloading a big file. Latency (measured in milliseconds) determines how long a single round trip takes between your computer and the server. Games send small, constant updates for your movements, block placements and mob positions many times per second. A fast connection with high latency still feels laggy, because every one of those updates has to wait for the same round trip. That's why a 1Gbps connection to a server 3,000km away can feel worse than a modest connection to a server 10km away.
What's a good latency for gaming?
As a rough guide: under 20ms is excellent and effectively unnoticeable. 20-50ms is very playable for most games, including Minecraft and Valheim. 50-100ms is generally fine but you may start to notice slight delay in fast-paced situations. Above 150ms, lag becomes noticeable in most games. For reference, Valley Fiber customers on this server typically see 1-18ms, while other Manitoba ISPs routing off the Valley Fiber network land around 50ms which both comfortably in the playable range, but the difference is real.
How much does game server hosting cost?
Plans start at five dollars a month. Pricing is per-server, based on CPU, RAM, and storage. See current plans on the billing page.
What is Valley Fiber, and why does it matter?
Valley Fiber is the regional internet provider serving rural Manitoba. Because this server is hardwired into that same network, Valley Fiber customers get a much shorter, faster path to the server than they would with a distant cloud host. Valley Skynet is not affiliated with Valley Fiber.
Do I need to be a Valley Fiber customer to host with you?
No. Anyone in Manitoba (or beyond) can host with Valley Skynet. You'll just see the lowest latency if you're on the Valley Fiber network specifically.
Can I get a custom server configuration?
Yes, if the standard plans don't fit what you need, open a ticket through the billing dashboard and we can work out a custom setup.
What happens if my server goes down?
Support goes directly to the person running the hardware, not an overseas ticket queue. Open a ticket from your dashboard and you'll hear back from a real person.
What games are supported?
Currently Minecraft and Valheim are both supported, with testing for other games actively being done. If you're interested in another game, contact us to ask what's possible.