Ridiculous Unlimited Hosting plan

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by renoir, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. #1
    This isn't me, but anhosting has a sick hosting plan for 4.95/mo that puts Gmail storage to shame:

    999GB of disk space
    9,999GB of bandwidth
    Host 999 domains on one account

    Yes these aren't typos, get your 1TB hosting account all for less than $5 per month. Their reviews are about 85% positive, as long as you don't require a lot of high level tech support
     
    renoir, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  2. WiredTree Zac

    WiredTree Zac Peon

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    Make sure to read their TOS and AUP very carefully :)
     
    WiredTree Zac, Nov 12, 2007 IP
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    ckrewt Well-Known Member

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    I wish there was a way to upload a 1TB file to them :p Im betting they dont honestly have the disk space.
     
    ckrewt, Nov 12, 2007 IP
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    eh, they say that but do you actually think they are giving a 1tb hard drive just for you for only 5 bux a month? of coruse not, when you are using that much space, or even that bandwidth you would be killing the server already and being kicked off the server. a lot fo hosting companies, oversell just like this, and of course you dont get what your told. nothing is ever unlimited.
     
    V3RT1G0, Nov 12, 2007 IP
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    Pure gimmicky marketing...I'd advise all to keep off such trash.
     
    agnivo007, Nov 13, 2007 IP
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    mmmm...These are called "Oversellers" who sell more than they have on their servers, and these are generally bought by newbies and those kiddies who need more storage and bandwidth for a buck than their PC have.
     
    inworx, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  7. renoir

    renoir Well-Known Member

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    here are some of the ANhosting terms of service. there are definitely limitations to keep hardcore users in check:

    Disproportionate loads placed on the server.
    While our shared services are suitable for the bulk of our customers, there comes a time for some websites when they are better suited for a larger plan, which allows for more dedicated CPU and memory resources. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to discontinue service to any customer with a website or other hosted data that takes up more than 10% of the resources of the server's CPU. This means that if your website is found to be utilizing more than 10% of the CPU and memory of the service, we reserve the right to take your site offline. If this becomes necessary, you can either upgrade your hosting package, or request a pro-rated refund of the amounts you have paid in advance for the services. Due to the severity of this, and our ability to act quickly to correct these situations to avoid server issues, we will do everything reasonably feasible to provide you with a warning prior to taking your site offline, but we accept no obligation to do so.

    * Spamming, or sending of bulk unsolicited email. We maintain a strict policy on spamming, which includes the sending of unauthorized commercial messages by use of our services, or by maintaining an open SMTP connection. We reserve the right to refuse or terminate service based on reasonable indications that you are engaged in spamming of any sort.
    * Uploading or linking to any content that violates another's right of publicity or privacy.
    * Distributing hate speech, or any other content that is obscene, abusing, which could be considered libelous and defamatory.
     
    renoir, Nov 13, 2007 IP
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    sickanimations Peon

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    Can somebody please say "Overselling" ?
     
    sickanimations, Nov 14, 2007 IP