Sending large files abroad

[Goldmember]

I was wondering if there are any services in SA whereby I can get a large file (1.5 Gig movie clip) sent to the UK

The alternative for me is to put it on a DVD, mail it, and hope it gets there 5 days later unscratched.

Is there any company that allows parcel sending, or some kind of transfer service (Digital post office desk) where I can take the file, have them send it, and the receiver can pick it up on the other side on a DVD or whatever 24h later?

Thank you for any help
Your information on this site is VERY informative.

Da member

 

[noosh]

Put it on a DVD and speed mail it.

 

[guest2013-1]

thats actually a good idea for a business

 

[LoneGunman]

Maybe as a plan 'b' - just upload the file to the free service at http://www.yousendit.com/
and they'll host the file on their server, and send the recipient an email with a link to download it from.
if you want to be sure of the 'send' - split the movie file into 3 or 4 (or more) parts using winzip, and upload it. I've received/sent movies, chopped into x7 100meg pieces via them, and its very very fast for people outside of SA, to retrieve the uploaded data..

 

[Ares]

Why not dcc it?

 

[bb_matt]

I guess the question here is, what internet connection do you have ?

If you have ADSL, then what LGM says is the easiest plan.
It'll take you at least 12 hours to upload it all on DSL384

 

[jarr]

...just upload the file to the free service at http://www.yousendit.com/
and they'll host the file on their server, and send the recipient an email with a link to download it from...

pretty cool...
the upload could be kinda costly though, depending on what service you use

btw, welcome to MyADSL