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Kinder · 12-09-2002, 12:25 PM

are they good , bad, ugly?

Anyone that currently host with them or hosted before could tell me anything about them?

Thank you.

Wilbo · 12-09-2002, 12:29 PM

I host with them and am quite happy.

DjSap · 12-09-2002, 12:34 PM

not so good, expect alot of downtime....

49thParallel · 12-09-2002, 12:38 PM

I tried them for a week. In pre-sales correspondance, they said they would have server up within 24 hours...took 73 hours. They also said they would add my domains to their nameservers within 24 hours...still wasn't completed after 5 days. So, I cancelled, before ever using the server. They still billed me.

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 12:41 PM

sounds pretty ugly. Anyone else which knows them?

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 12:56 PM

what about the tech support?

assneck · 12-09-2002, 01:04 PM

i would say they are a no go. i tried to host with them and had the exact same experience as 49th paralell. their connection seems really slow too.

assneck

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 01:29 PM

thank you guys for helping me avoid to do make a big mistake.
Their prices are unusual low. I figured that something is not working quite well around there.

Anyone else know things about them?

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 03:06 PM

well?

Rodent · 12-09-2002, 03:24 PM

They get ddos attacked on a weekly basis.

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 03:35 PM

very funny, but I'm not laughing here.

Wilbo · 12-09-2002, 04:00 PM

They have improved immensely over the last month. They had a big problem with people getting their $49 servers and disrupting the entire network. It's a new company. I just shipped a server there for a colo.

49thParallel · 12-09-2002, 04:05 PM

Kinder...I'm curious..you have 3 people so far that have recommended against them..and you have another hosting company's ad in your signature...is there an alternative motive...

pr0 · 12-09-2002, 04:11 PM

http://www.unitedcolo.com/servers/enterprise.htm

who else has 99$ servers besides rackshack?....how can you expect to have a decent host only charge you 99$ for a dedicated server & 500gigs....

come the fuck on....too good to be true...always is

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 04:14 PM

I have a 10mbps server with Rackshack but the monthly bill is double comparing with the unitedcolo.com offers. Also in my sig is a comapny that offer only virtual accounts.
I hope this answer your question.

Anyway after reading your posts I doubt that I will change my current host.
I expect other people to post their experiences though.

49thParallel I appreciate all the details you gave me reagarding this company.

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pr0
http://www.unitedcolo.com/servers/enterprise.htm

who else has 99$ servers besides rackshack?....how can you expect to have a decent host only charge you 99$ for a dedicated server & 500gigs....

come the fuck on....too good to be true...always is

and don't forget that they offer a better deal then rackshack on the 99$ servers. Very fishy indeed Pro.

49thParallel · 12-09-2002, 04:21 PM

No problem...

Another company that you might be interested in....www.thumbserver.com. I haven't hosted with them, but their prices also seem quite good. And I have read a number of other posts on this board that seem to recommend them.

datahosters also offers low prices. But, I tried to set up with them, and their Paycom merchant account simply wouldn't accept my billing info. At the time, I was looking for 2 dedicated boxes with 10 mbps each..but they didn't seem interested in checking with Paycom to see why my card wasn't accepted..so I walked away...but they might still be a good company.

49thParallel · 12-09-2002, 04:23 PM

I should add, in case you weren't aware...this is why I believe united colo is so cheap:

Their servers are 100% unmanaged. No monitoring...no tech support...and only Webmin to add domains. And after 5, if you have a serious problem, the only thing the tech support can do is do a manual reboot for you.

Kinder · 12-09-2002, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 49thParallel
No problem...

But, I tried to set up with them, and their Paycom merchant account simply wouldn't accept my billing info. At the time, I was looking for 2 dedicated boxes with 10 mbps each..but they didn't seem interested in checking with Paycom to see why my card wasn't accepted..so I walked away...but they might still be a good company.

same sad story it happens to me with 2checkout.com and with Jettis. They always reject my CC info. I'm curious that paycom does that too...

www.thumbserver.com charge double then rackshack for a 10mbps server. Thanks for the tip anyway.

FreeNetPass Steve · 12-10-2002, 08:57 PM

If you want a lot of answers regarding this host, there's been a lot said here:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/

Grab a warm cup of joe, do a search for: unitedcolo, and get ready for some *light* reading.

12-09-2002, 12:25 PM	#1
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12-09-2002, 01:04 PM	#7
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12-09-2002, 01:29 PM	#8
Kinder Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 425	thank you guys for helping me avoid to do make a big mistake. Their prices are unusual low. I figured that something is not working quite well around there. Anyone else know things about them? __________________ <a href="http://www.epassporte.com">Epassporte</a> - your virtual VISA for secure online shopping and peer2peer payments (Paypal style) + that you can withdraw your funds in real time at any ATM in the world !!

12-09-2002, 12:29 PM	#2
Wilbo Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,082	I host with them and am quite happy.

12-09-2002, 12:34 PM	#3
DjSap Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,869	not so good, expect alot of downtime....

12-09-2002, 12:38 PM	#4
49thParallel So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,197	I tried them for a week. In pre-sales correspondance, they said they would have server up within 24 hours...took 73 hours. They also said they would add my domains to their nameservers within 24 hours...still wasn't completed after 5 days. So, I cancelled, before ever using the server. They still billed me.

12-09-2002, 03:06 PM	#9
Kinder Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 425	well? __________________ <a href="http://www.epassporte.com">Epassporte</a> - your virtual VISA for secure online shopping and peer2peer payments (Paypal style) + that you can withdraw your funds in real time at any ATM in the world !!

12-09-2002, 03:24 PM	#10
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12-09-2002, 03:35 PM	#11
Kinder Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 425	very funny, but I'm not laughing here. __________________ <a href="http://www.epassporte.com">Epassporte</a> - your virtual VISA for secure online shopping and peer2peer payments (Paypal style) + that you can withdraw your funds in real time at any ATM in the world !!

12-09-2002, 04:00 PM	#12
Wilbo Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,082	They have improved immensely over the last month. They had a big problem with people getting their $49 servers and disrupting the entire network. It's a new company. I just shipped a server there for a colo.

12-09-2002, 04:05 PM	#13
49thParallel So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,197	Kinder...I'm curious..you have 3 people so far that have recommended against them..and you have another hosting company's ad in your signature...is there an alternative motive...

12-09-2002, 04:11 PM	#14
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	http://www.unitedcolo.com/servers/enterprise.htm who else has 99$ servers besides rackshack?....how can you expect to have a decent host only charge you 99$ for a dedicated server & 500gigs.... come the fuck on....too good to be true...always is

12-09-2002, 04:14 PM	#15
Kinder Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 425	I have a 10mbps server with Rackshack but the monthly bill is double comparing with the unitedcolo.com offers. Also in my sig is a comapny that offer only virtual accounts. I hope this answer your question. Anyway after reading your posts I doubt that I will change my current host. I expect other people to post their experiences though. 49thParallel I appreciate all the details you gave me reagarding this company. __________________ <a href="http://www.epassporte.com">Epassporte</a> - your virtual VISA for secure online shopping and peer2peer payments (Paypal style) + that you can withdraw your funds in real time at any ATM in the world !!

12-09-2002, 04:21 PM	#17
49thParallel So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,197	No problem... Another company that you might be interested in....www.thumbserver.com. I haven't hosted with them, but their prices also seem quite good. And I have read a number of other posts on this board that seem to recommend them. datahosters also offers low prices. But, I tried to set up with them, and their Paycom merchant account simply wouldn't accept my billing info. At the time, I was looking for 2 dedicated boxes with 10 mbps each..but they didn't seem interested in checking with Paycom to see why my card wasn't accepted..so I walked away...but they might still be a good company.

12-09-2002, 04:23 PM	#18
49thParallel So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,197	I should add, in case you weren't aware...this is why I believe united colo is so cheap: Their servers are 100% unmanaged. No monitoring...no tech support...and only Webmin to add domains. And after 5, if you have a serious problem, the only thing the tech support can do is do a manual reboot for you. Last edited by 49thParallel; 12-09-2002 at 04:24 PM..

12-10-2002, 08:57 PM	#20
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