TeamSpeak 3 is an audio communication tool. It is mainly used by online gamers. But to use TeamSpeak, a TeamSpeak 3 server must be available. Digital meetings can take place on this.
Do i need a server?
A TS3 server is required so that you can communicate with other people via TeamSpeak. However, only one person in your group needs a server. The other people can then join this server. So if someone in your group already owns a server, you don't have to rent one too. However, if no group member has a server, one must of course be rented.
How do I rent a TeamSpeak server?
TS3 servers are not managed by TeamSpeak itself. Instead, there are companies that act as hosts. A host provides you with the hardware you need. Your rented server then runs over it. TeamSpeak itself provides a location-dependent list of trustworthy hosts on this website: https://www.teamspeak.com/de/more/find-a-host/ . There are also many other providers, but these are not always trustworthy.
Simply choose a provider from the list above and visit their website. There you will find an overview of the server properties and the corresponding prices. The prices differed from provider to provider, just like the range of functions. A comparison is worthwhile..
The most important point is probably the slots. The number of slots on a TeamSpeak server indicates the maximum number of people that can be online on it. One slot is required per person. For example, some hosts only make the cost based on how many slots you want on your server. So you should think about beforehand how many people you want to design your server for.
But there are also a few other features that you should pay particular attention to: Encryption and freedom from advertising can be two important points. In addition, some hosts offer that data can also be shared via the server. Data transfer and corresponding data volume restrictions also vary. The web interface can also be adapted differently depending on the provider.
Are there alternatives to rented servers?
If you don't want to get a server from another provider, you can host a server yourself. But you should have enough capacity for this. To set up your own server, you need the TeamSpeak Gamer license. A virtual server with up to 32 slots is free. Then it starts - depending on the scope - with prices starting at 55 US dollars per year. The gamer license and further information on the prices can be found on the corresponding TeamSpeak website: https://www.teamspeak.com/de/features/pricing/