Network Solutions is a safe place to keep a domain, but its web hosting is hard to recommend in 2026. Its advertised prices are promotional and cover only the first billing cycle. It is owned by Newfold Digital, the same parent as Bluehost and HostGator. If you are starting a new site, a hosting-first company will usually give you more for the money.
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Verdict card
| Our take | Keep domains here if you like; host your site elsewhere |
| Best for | Existing customers with a small brochure site and email on one bill |
| Not for | New WordPress sites, stores, anyone watching renewal costs |
| Owner | Newfold Digital (Network Solutions Group) |
| Also absorbed | Web.com (2025), iPage (December 2025) |
No numeric score. We have not run tests on Network Solutions hosting for this rebuild.
Network Solutions has been in business since 1979. At one point in time, they were one of the best hosting solutions available, and they held a monopoly on Web domain registration. Since its acquisition by Web.com in 2011, it appears they have gone downhill. Now, even with the backing of Newfold Digital, it’s alarming to find out how many people are trying to get away from Network Solutions.
How much does Network Solutions hosting cost?
We could not load Network Solutions’ own pricing page on September 24, 2026: it blocks automated visitors. The only per-plan prices we found were on third-party trackers, and we would rather not print numbers we could not confirm with the company. Check the price at checkout.
Most of the hosting is aimed at small-business owners, and the plan names say so. What Network Solutions’ own site says (read through search extracts):
| Plan | Pitched at | Traffic guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | New businesses | Up to 15,000 visitors/month |
| Essential | Portfolios and blogs | Up to 50,000 visitors/month |
| Premium | Entrepreneurs and freelancers | Up to 200,000 visitors/month |
| Premium Plus | Established business owners | Not stated |
Source: Network Solutions hosting, retrieved September 24, 2026.
The prices it shows are promotional and apply to the first billing cycle only. After that, standard rates apply. So the intro rate is not the number to budget for. Ask for the standard renewal rate before you pay, and compare it with hosts that publish theirs.
On paper, Network Solutions hosting appears to be a viable solution. It starts off as an affordable solution for your Web hosting needs, but with all the advanced solutions available, it can become expensive pretty quickly.
Why the bill climbs: the upsells
There was a time when you could walk into a fast-food restaurant and be given the option of a hamburger, fries, and a drink. That was the entire menu. Times have changed. Network Solutions has an unnecessary amount of selling options. It really feels like they’re trying to nickel and dime you every step of the way. If you want a particular feature, it costs extra.
When I first reviewed it, Network Solutions was rife with add-ons, including marketing packages where they submit your site to local registries and search engines, a store package that allows you to sell things on your site, and a complete e-commerce package. Each of these packages was sold separately. My old review also flagged cancellation fees, and that they will bombard you with upsell attempts and promises of lower fees if you cancel the cancellation request. I have not re-checked the current cancellation terms for this rebuild, so read them before you sign a long contract.
What we tested (and what we have not)
We have not tested it. No speed, uptime or support-response tests were run for this rebuild, and the old page’s performance claims were removed because nothing current backs them. If we test later, results and dates go here.
Pros and cons
Pros – One of the oldest names on the web. Network Solutions was founded in 1979 (Web.com 8-K). – Domains, email and hosting on one account. – Existing iPage customers keep their logins and current pricing through the move (Network Solutions FAQ).
Cons – Promotional prices cover the first billing cycle only; standard rates apply after that. – Renewal prices we could not confirm on the company’s own page. – A brand that keeps absorbing others, which means more account migrations for customers. – Published support hours for the iPage transition line are weekdays only, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern.
Performance
No first-party data yet. We will not guess. If speed matters to your business, pick a host we have measured, or run your own test during a refund window.
Support
Web hosting is a serious business, and support is where it shows. For customers moving over from iPage, Network Solutions lists phone support at 855-834-8495, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST (FAQ). We have not timed a ticket or chat.
Watch the hours, not the label. Having 24/7 email support isn’t exactly a selling point. You can email anyone at any given time and not receive a reply until the next business day. Check which channels are live at the hours you actually work before you buy.
What customers have said
When I first wrote this review, Network Solutions had some of the worst reviews I’ve ever read when it comes to a Web hosting company. The common complaints: support is a joke, they make you jump through hoops to transfer domains away from them, and it can take several weeks, sometimes months, to get support. I have not re-surveyed customer reviews for this rebuild, so treat that as history, not a current score. It is one more reason to test the support line during a refund window.
Who owns Network Solutions now?
Web.com bought Network Solutions for $405 million in cash plus 18 million shares, valued at about $560 million when announced on August 3, 2011 (TechCrunch). The deal completed October 27, 2011 (Web.com 8-K).
In February 2021, Web.com Group was combined with Endurance Web Presence to form Newfold Digital, backed by Clearlake and Siris (Clearlake and Siris press release). So yes, Network Solutions and Bluehost are siblings.
2025 was a year of consolidation:
- June 18, 2025: the Web.com brand was folded into Network Solutions (PR Newswire). Newfold also split into a Network Solutions Group, led by Christina Clohecy, and a Bluehost Group (Domain Name Wire).
- December 9, 2025: Newfold announced $100 million in new financing and named Network Solutions as a core brand (PR Newswire).
- December 11, 2025: iPage became part of Network Solutions (Network Solutions). FatCow, which had already been folded into iPage, came along with it. Our FatCow page covers what that means for old FatCow accounts.
Who should pick an alternative?
Most people starting a new site. I have reviewed a lot of Web hosts, and Network Solutions is one Web hosting solution that I can honestly recommend against for a new site. The domain side is fine. The hosting side is where you pay more and get less. Everywhere you look, you may find that Network Solutions is a weak Web hosting platform next to hosts that publish their renewal prices.
- You want managed WordPress with good tooling. Show me SiteGround’s plans
- You want low renewals and monthly billing. Show me DreamHost’s current prices
- You already have a domain at Network Solutions. Keep it there and point DNS at your new host. Moving hosting does not require moving the domain.
See our best web hosting list and the Newfold Digital ownership guide for the sister brands.
Methodology
Ownership and deal facts come from SEC filings, TechCrunch, Newfold, Siris and Network Solutions press releases, and Network Solutions’ help center, all checked September 24, 2026. networksolutions.com and sec.gov blocked our fetcher (HTTP 403), so those pages were read through search-result extracts. We cut per-plan prices because we could not confirm them on Network Solutions’ own site. No tests were run.
FAQ
Who owns Network Solutions?
Newfold Digital. Web.com bought Network Solutions in 2011, and Web.com Group became part of Newfold in February 2021.
Is Network Solutions the same as Bluehost?
Same parent company, separate brands. Since 2025 they sit in different Newfold divisions.
What happened to iPage and Web.com?
Web.com was folded into Network Solutions in June 2025. iPage followed on December 11, 2025, and iPage customer accounts were migrated on or about February 20, 2026. Existing accounts moved over automatically.
Is Network Solutions hosting worth it?
For a new site, usually not. Promotional prices only cover the first term, and Network Solutions does not make its renewal rates easy to check. Keeping a domain there is fine.
Can I keep my domain at Network Solutions and host elsewhere?
Yes. Change the DNS records or nameservers to your new host. The domain registration stays put.
Sources
- Web.com 8-K, August 2011
- Web.com 8-K, October 2011
- Newfold: formation of Newfold Digital
- Siris: formation of Newfold Digital
- TechCrunch: Web.com buys Network Solutions
- PR Newswire: Network Solutions and Web.com consolidate
- Domain Name Wire: Newfold divides into two divisions
- Network Solutions: iPage FAQ
- Network Solutions: iPage
- PR Newswire: Newfold secures $100 million
- Network Solutions: web hosting
Related
- iPage review
- Bluehost review
- Newfold Digital ownership guide
- Best web hosting
Update log
- : Rewrote and fact-checked the page: the first full update since 2023. Kept Joe’s original writing where it still holds.
- : Prices and facts checked against the cited sources, read September 24, 2026.
