Hosting Bandwidth...does my math suck? - GoFuckYourself.com

pine · 10-16-2002, 11:31 AM

Maybe someone here will be willing to offer some insight. My wifey and I are considering moving our domain from one virtual host to another...triple the available server space for only a few dollars more.

My question is this.. if the new virtual host is offering a gig of storage, and you get 50 gigs transfer per month before paying overs (overs are $1.99 per extra gig of transfer up to 100 gigs), are the hosts planning on making back the low initial hosting fee on bandwidth usage? I guess it would depend on how much traffic a site has, but would your initial reaction to this deal be, "Look out for the over usage bandwidth bill?"

p.s. - before you say it, I'm on the way to go fuck myself right now. It's just that there's a lot of traffic, and it's raining, so I might be a little behind on the fucking myself schedule.

Smegma · 10-16-2002, 11:32 AM

That's some EXPENSIVE bandwidth. Damn.

MadDog · 10-16-2002, 01:14 PM

Everyone on here goes apeshit when they hear about the high per GB overages people pay on virtual hosted accounts, but I've never come across a virtual account with overage much cheaper than ~$2/GB.

I hear a lot about 20 cents or 30 cents per GB, but isn't that for dedicated servers which are already costing several hundred $$ per month? Even places everyone recommends hands down, such as Like Whoa, have similar overage charges.

I'd love to hear about how a smaller player can actually not get killed by BW charges on a virtual account.

Brad Mitchell · 10-16-2002, 03:13 PM

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salsbury · 10-16-2002, 03:19 PM

it's partially used to simply increase profits, of course (everything is, after all). however, the overage fee is also there to try to get you to buy a larger plan if you think you'll use more bandwidth - that helps them plan their bandwidth purchases and growth.

boneprone · 10-16-2002, 03:19 PM

thats a bit much!
I can also consult you if ya need and send you to some people we trust.

I dont own a hosting comany, but I know most of the good guys and could shoot you their way, or perhaps vouch for some of the companies you have i mind.

pine · 10-16-2002, 07:32 PM

Thanks for the input and the offers of assistance.

Sin, Boneprone...we'll be in touch.

10-16-2002, 11:31 AM	#1
pine Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Falls, eh Posts: 1,373	Hosting Bandwidth...does my math suck? Maybe someone here will be willing to offer some insight. My wifey and I are considering moving our domain from one virtual host to another...triple the available server space for only a few dollars more. My question is this.. if the new virtual host is offering a gig of storage, and you get 50 gigs transfer per month before paying overs (overs are $1.99 per extra gig of transfer up to 100 gigs), are the hosts planning on making back the low initial hosting fee on bandwidth usage? I guess it would depend on how much traffic a site has, but would your initial reaction to this deal be, "Look out for the over usage bandwidth bill?" p.s. - before you say it, I'm on the way to go fuck myself right now. It's just that there's a lot of traffic, and it's raining, so I might be a little behind on the fucking myself schedule. __________________ unattended error: ID 10 T. Check connection between keyboard and chair.

10-16-2002, 11:32 AM	#2
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10-16-2002, 01:14 PM	#3
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10-16-2002, 03:13 PM	#4
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	If you would like to understand more about all that... Feel free to give me a call and I'll explain how it works. Whether it's my company or not, I'm happy to help you make a good decision! Cheers, Brad Toll Free 866-SINEMPIRE ICQ #56950199 __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

10-16-2002, 03:19 PM	#6
boneprone Hall Of Fame Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 34,415	thats a bit much! I can also consult you if ya need and send you to some people we trust. I dont own a hosting comany, but I know most of the good guys and could shoot you their way, or perhaps vouch for some of the companies you have i mind. __________________ Industry Hall Of Fame Legend Mike Jones Bow to the Power - Still BP4L http://gfyawards.com/hall-of-fame Learn about it kids.

10-16-2002, 03:19 PM	#5
salsbury Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,070	it's partially used to simply increase profits, of course (everything is, after all). however, the overage fee is also there to try to get you to buy a larger plan if you think you'll use more bandwidth - that helps them plan their bandwidth purchases and growth. __________________

10-16-2002, 07:32 PM	#7
pine Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Falls, eh Posts: 1,373	Thanks for the input and the offers of assistance. Sin, Boneprone...we'll be in touch. __________________ unattended error: ID 10 T. Check connection between keyboard and chair.