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ribitch
11-12-2002, 05:00 PM
my provider decided to close port 25, so i must rely on an ISP instead of my webhost for my smtp server. So i decided to find a new host.

I signed up for hostpacket last week, and they have yet to bill my card or even respond to any of my emails i have sent to them. I try calling and i get a voice mail system that doesnt even state the business name. I have decided to avoid them now because of this service, or therefore lack of.

Anyone have a provider that they highly recommend? I want 200 or so MB of space, atleast 1 mySQL database, minimum 20 email addresses, decent control software, decent webmail (not Horde webmail), decent speed, and a reliable uptime, especially for the mail service.

My current host has just pissed me off too much. I used to get my service from hostica.com and had flawless service then i siwtched and have had countless problems.

any help is appreciated.

oh yeah, i am looking for a monthly fee of 10 bucks or less. Preferably around 7 bucks per month with an option to pay by quarter.
IrishSS
11-12-2002, 06:30 PM
http://webhostingtalk.com

Where I got my service through. Posted my needs in the requests forums and had about 10 providers make me offers. Worked out great.

I got 5GB storage, 20GB transfer, unlimited MySql, etc etc, POP emails, all for $15 a month.

Ive seen deals where you can get what you need for as low as $4 a month.
irwin
11-12-2002, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by ribitch

I signed up for hostpacket last week, and they have yet to bill my card or even respond to any of my emails i have sent to them. I try calling and i get a voice mail system that doesnt even state the business name. I have decided to avoid them now because of this service, or therefore lack of.


After hostpacket.net went down like 2 months ago for over a day, Kevin stopped accepting new applicants. My backup host, manlius (http://billing.manlius.com/order/index.php), on the other hand, has been flawless since I signed up with them (forgot when that was exactly...). Me and shogun got in on a special webhostingtalk deal with them. Something like 500mb storage, 5gb bandwidth for $10/year. :)

If you wanna check server speed, cheapvcds.com (http://www.cheapvcds.com)