Not commenting on whether or not rackshack uses cogent but using non-cogent bandwidth is more expensive since upstream providers charge higher rates than what cogent charges, hence customers also get higher rates. The managed portion probably affects prices a bit, but that depends on the host, and also depends on what kind of level of managed you are getting for free or inclusive with your monthly fees. But really bandwidth would be the main difference and depending on rates could be twice as much. The other factor is perhaps server rent.
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