ADSL / Broadband service provider

[PHTech]

Hi there...

I want to install an ADSL line at my Business / Home for use for a webserver that I want to host locally. I just want to know the following recommendations from you guys:

• Line Speed (512K / 1Mb / 2Mb / 4Mb???)
• Monthly Cap?
• What service provider?

I want to cancel out the use of using hosting comapanies, and therefore want to host my client's websites on my own server(s).

 

[.Froot.]

It all depends on how often your server will be accessed, by how many people, how large the files/pages will be, etcetera.

A 4Mb line is a must.
As for ISP, but since you want to use it for business, you will need an ISP that sells business ADSL access. Not sure who does and who doesn't.
CAP: Depends once again on the amount of data transferred in a month.

 

[PHTech]

Thanx for that Info...

How much can I expect to pay for a 4Mb line per month, and for instance a 2GB cap for now...?

 

[.Froot.]

A 4Mb line costs around R436, I think it is and a shaped line (fine if you provide http/mail/ftp) only costs around R65/g --> R65+65+436= R566/month. This of course excludes your normal phone line but if you already have one then you're fine.