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brisk_99
Sun 28th Mar '04, 8:02pm
I am currently hosting a site using servermatrix as my provider and so far no complaints.

The problem I have is my site uses an extreme amount of bandwidth and even with the 1000gb allowed my SM I am going over every month and it gets costly after awhile. I run a non-profit site and don't really mind paying for hosting but with the bandwidth overage cost it’s getting expensive.

I thought about getting a second sever to use just as a FTP server to help alleviate some of the bandwidth issues. I am trying to decide now if I can cost justify that idea or even if its possible. I don’t really need anything but a server to be a FTP server.

Is there any dedicated server providers that offer more than a 1000GB of bandwidth a month?

I am just simply looking for ideas from people to see what my best options are or if there is a better-dedicated server provider to suit my needs for bandwidth.

Thanks

John Diver
Mon 29th Mar '04, 12:16pm
ServerMatrix have a server which includes 1500gb bandwidth/month or you could go with another provider that offers an unmetered connection.
Would you rather unmetered that a set amount?

Zachery
Mon 29th Mar '04, 12:53pm
Bisk are you using vB3?

Do you have no-chache headers turned off and CSS saved as files?

brisk_99
Mon 29th Mar '04, 9:44pm
ServerMatrix have a server which includes 1500gb bandwidth/month or you could go with another provider that offers an unmetered connection.
Would you rather unmetered that a set amount?

The problem I have found with the few unmetered sites that I can find is they all throttle the connection with a 10mbs or lower connection. This helps with bandwidth usage but has always been annoying as far as download speeds and the general speed of the site. I have not seen the package at SM that has 1500 a month usage but that would be really helpful if I could get that. I would love to find a good unmetered host as well. The sad thing is I already run this site at a non-profit and don’t use any ads or anything to help absorb the cost. I tried running a few banners and no pop-ups but I had more complaints than it was worth. Generally people always think everything should be free and you should do things out of the goodness of your heart. :(

I have 2 more days left in this month and I am already over my allowed limit. So it looks like I will be paying extra again this month.



Bisk are you using vB3?

Do you have no-chache headers turned off and CSS saved as files?

Yes I am running VB3 Gold. The no-chache headers are set to yes in the Admin panel and right now I am still using the default CSS.

Shining Arcanine
Mon 29th Mar '04, 10:18pm
It is the super resellerz server.