What does "unmetered space, data and mailboxes" mean?


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We don't get caught up in space, mailbox, and traffic restrictions. Instead we like to keep things simple and let you use what you need without the penalty of further charges. This way you know exactly what you're paying for and there are no hidden costs.

We often get asked what exactly "unmetered" means, and the answer is simple.

We let you use the services you need, however we do actively monitor resource usage and will let you know if your usage is affecting the performance of the server, or is becoming unreasonable to a point where the expense of operating your account exceeds your monthly billing.

In the event we require you to move from a shared hosting account we will discuss the options available to you before proceeding with any action. These options include hosting on your own virtual server, dedicated server or with another hosting provider.

As a general guide we do not permit high-volume sites, file archives or free email services.

If you're unsure about any of these conditions please contact us to discuss your options.

What constitutes a high-volume site?

There are a number of factors we consider and enquiries have to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Some of the factors we consider are:

  • Volume of monthly national visitor traffic.
  • Volume of monthly international visitor traffic.
  • Nature of website content.
  • Requirements of sites (e.g. database or static pages)

    What is a file archive?

    We consider file archives to be mass storage of images, music and videos where the purpose of their storage is for portability and download.

    What is a free email service?

    Free email refers to a Hotmail-type service where mailboxes and associated services are offered free to the public through a website or other medium.

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