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SoftLayer (IBM)

SoftLayer (IBM)

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SoftLayer (IBM) is listed in the Wptr verified hosting list. It is ranked #148 in the Global Hosting Companies list and #35 in the United States rankings. You can find detailed information about SoftLayer (IBM) on this page.

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Global
#148
US
#35
WPTR Score™
756ms
Grade A+
2/23/2026
1MB Load
210ms
TTFB
252ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Last Tested
2/23/2026
Server
Unknown
Features
HTTPS
SoftLayer (IBM)

SoftLayer (IBM)

Target Audience
Businesses & Individuals
Location
ABD
Status
Verified

Quality & Security Audit

Technical Analysis
HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Result
1/3 Passed
Overview

What is SoftLayer (IBM)?

SoftLayer (IBM) is a robust US-based hosting provider offering a wide range of web hosting services. Known for its distinct approach to the market, SoftLayer (IBM) provides reliable infrastructure and domestic support. Whether for small businesses or growing enterprises, they offer scalable solutions designed to keep your digital presence online and secure within the United States.

Latency
Server Analysis
252ms
Total Response Time

The total time taken for the server to send the first byte. Lower values mean a faster website.

1ms

DNS Lookup

Time to resolve domain name to IP address.

29ms

TCP Connection

Time to establish initial connection.

31ms

SSL Handshake

Time to negotiate secure encryption.

191ms

Server Processing

Time for server to process and respond.

Advantages

US jurisdiction
Reliable performance
Domestic support

Disadvantages

Variable pricing
Performance History

Performance Trends

TTFB Trend

Score Trend

Our Verdict

Based on our independent testing using the Wptr Lab methodology, SoftLayer (IBM) achieved a Real-Load Score of 756ms (TTFB: 252ms), placing it at #148 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 4, 2026Unknown
890ms
60
January 4, 2026Unknown
1296ms
40
January 5, 2026Unknown
1378ms
40
January 5, 2026Unknown
1263ms
40
January 5, 2026Unknown
1038ms
40
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