Dreamhost or MidPhase ??

**sgantha** · Mar 10, 2006, 08:40

Which is one is better?? MidPhase.com or Dreamhost.. i need lot of bandwidth with fair price.

Any other suggestions !!

**ldcdc** · Mar 10, 2006, 10:50

I don't know which one is better, but you could go with Dreamhost after finding one of those coupons that give you $97 off, so you'd pay some $20 for the first year of hosting. In addition to that, you'd enjoy their 97 days (I think) moneyback guarantee. That way your risk would be quite minimal.

**bweeb** · Mar 10, 2006, 19:13

Ya ditto on dreamhost, solid estab company and good reviews on webhostingtalk for the most part. what are you using all the bandwidth on?

**maccrazy** · Mar 11, 2006, 03:55

Just be careful of other restrictions such as CPU limits etc.

**mastersite** · Mar 11, 2006, 11:01

i would stay away from dreamhost if i were you.

They are majorly overselling which results in poor speeds. I remember someone posted a review on webhostingtalk, and they posted a file link which shows a maximum of 20kbps when you try to download it.

A lot of people have complained. Take a look at thier support forums, loads of customers complaining and nothing being done about it!

**Dark Tranquility** · Mar 12, 2006, 06:59

Dreamhost is clearly overselling but midphase is overselling too IMO

And CPU limit usage is their weapon

take a look at hostgator.com or site5

**ldcdc** · Mar 13, 2006, 20:51

I remember someone posted a review on webhostingtalk, and they posted a file link which shows a maximum of 20kbps when you try to download it.

It took them a while to admit there was an issue, but in the end they found the source of it and solved it. I believe a router wasn't working properly.

**Alfarin** · Mar 13, 2006, 23:09

I get few mb/s from my dreamhost account using my campus line... so speed definetly isn't an issue. If you're willing to learn some php stream and file handling stuff, you can make your site essentially like a static content site without using much of any cpu resources... I paid off a huge bill (as you probably have seen in the other thread about dh), so its a definate proof that their speed can deliver...

oh... and for the record, no, I don't work for dh... I'm just stating the fact...

As to answering the original question on this thread...

I like DH... but I don't like their massively delayed panel. The panel does not update usage stats until midnight their time (which happened to be the same time as my time, except, they're in the states, and I'm up north). That means your site can be continuously running even if it exceeded the bandwidth limit you've set to (default is unlimited, be careful!! DH does NOT suspend your account for bandwidth overage), and you are responsiable for the bill.

As for midphase, I have not used them, but a catch 22 you haev to watch out with them is that their 'unlimited' bandwidth is allocated in blocks of 100GB... while most websites won't need it, if your website actually needs that much, you are required to contact them to give you additional 100GB blocks each time you hit 80% of your bandwidth usage. So, what that means if you have a VERY busy day one day, and you need to use 300 GB of bandwidth, you have to camp there until you used 80GB of your inital allocation of 100GB, then contact MidPhase for an additional 100GB, and then wait until your site uses 160GB, and you contact then again for an additional 100GB block... I am not making it up, its listed in their terms of service... Its a hassle in my view... but I've never used them, so it may be just something I'm not clear on =]

**linkin99** · Apr 13, 2006, 08:31

Originally Posted by Alfarin

As for midphase, I have not used them, but a catch 22 you haev to watch out with them is that their 'unlimited' bandwidth is allocated in blocks of 100GB... while most websites won't need it, if your website actually needs that much, you are required to contact them to give you additional 100GB blocks each time you hit 80% of your bandwidth usage. So, what that means if you have a VERY busy day one day, and you need to use 300 GB of bandwidth, you have to camp there until you used 80GB of your inital allocation of 100GB, then contact MidPhase for an additional 100GB, and then wait until your site uses 160GB, and you contact then again for an additional 100GB block... I am not making it up, its listed in their terms of service... Its a hassle in my view... but I've never used them, so it may be just something I'm not clear on =]

Thanks for that tidbit of info. I have MP as a host for 1 site, just to try them out, and I never came across this info. (Of course it would help to clearly read all of the TOS.)

**videocontent** · Apr 18, 2006, 19:18

I have heard the code to get a discount with Dreamhost mentioned a few times, could someone please tell me where to get the code?

**ldcdc** · Apr 19, 2006, 10:42

Originally Posted by videocontent

I have heard the code to get a discount with Dreamhost mentioned a few times, could someone please tell me where to get the code?

Google might help you out. AFAIK the maximum discount you can get is $97. Look for such a coupon.

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...st+coupon+code

**kaprin** · Apr 28, 2006, 13:53

Try "MAXIMUM" It's suppose to always give you the maximum discount, should be $97.

**cheaphosting** · May 20, 2006, 09:50

I would go with netfirms with 750GB bandwidth and 20GB space for only $10/year with coupon.

**ghost1985** · May 21, 2006, 06:43

T think U should host in dreamhost

**dante805** · May 26, 2006, 14:42

Just got screwed by them. I had a site with them for 1 yr.Great Initial low cost turns to high costs to add on, email is horrible, and customer service is non-existent. And auto renewal is a fraud. Still trying to get my money - I cancelled a few days later than their policy says. I filed Better business Bureau complaint and credit card dispute. Read the 16 pages of fine print on their terms and conditions. Their customer service is the WORST. Watch out for this guy named "MARK". Seems like one guy in billing whi is an ahole. STAY away from these guys, they rip you off. Here's one of their reply's:

"Understand it is not our business to take advantage of you, nor is it
our intentions. We do, however, have a business need to collect what
is rightfully ours and we base these decisions entirely on your
account history and compliance with our Terms of Service policy."

Dan Ushman
Billing Manager
AND....

Since you have disputed the charge with your credit card company we
have no choice in this matter.

Once we receive the charge back notice we will supply all the details
to your credit card company.
You will also be sent to collections and will be reflected on your credit.

Thank you,

Mark