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For the most part unmetered/unlimited is a mere illusion, because any port, be it 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps have a max. Same goes for storage, no one in the right mind will share a dedicated with you for $50 or let alone $25 or $10. A True 1 Gbps Port unmetered will cost over $1000. In all actuality you will have to share the port with how many users are on the dedicated. So the question to ask would be rather, how many people will be on the port? Some will say only 10 to 20, but after time progress the company will have to limit you or close down. Worst case is the host does it without the courtesy of telling you. I hate to say this, but there is no possible reason to use the term unmetered or unlimited, because it is just a buzz word, therefore since buzz titles are not allowed buzz words which lie about the service shouldn't be allowed. To sum it up, I suggest the buzz words unlimited and unmetered be disallowed. For me it is still scamming, because the buzz word doesn't even give any conclusive information.

*30TB/300TB is rough estimates
basic formula for unmetered port: (assuming it ain't shared)
1) 100mbps NOT 100 MBPS 8Mbps = 1 MBPS!!!!!!
divide 30TB by how many is on the server or server max
2) 1 gbps
divide 300TB by how many is on the server or server max
No to mention the server hosting the services probably do use some of the transfer max.
You are not getting unlimited/unmetered, you are getting scammed!
Unless you want to go for a quickie, I suggest thinking twice before choosing your host, also read guides by wonderful members of the forum, I especially enjoy Jason's guide.
 
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Unmetered is mostly an illusion with people around here. The only people who offer truly unmetered is if you buy dedicated servers through big companies like leaseweb.

But maybe you should just change the topic to Unlimited is an illusion, because that is true. There is no such thing as an unlimited disk space.
 
You guys need to understand what unmetered and unlimited means.

Unmetered = monitored but doesn't count, if you do go over board they will have a chat to you about it.

Unlimited = Not monitored at all.
 
It also depends which definition your using, make sure it is a connotative, not a over ripe misconception. It's true, I get mixed up sometimes. But people tend to make the the mistake of taking Unlimited for unlimited. Rather it should be Unlimited use of what is available, still companies have the say if they will suspend you or even terminate you. However, people are pulling in by these buzz words which is used to manipulate minds to think they are getting more bang for the buck. $1 = $1, simple. $1 will never = $2, speaking technically.

Therefore I can't stress anymore that those words are evil in a sense. Why? The words are confusing and malicious. Again, I must say these buzz words shouldn't be allowed, just like buzz titles.
 
dark_hunter said:
You guys need to understand what unmetered and unlimited means.

Unmetered = monitored but doesn't count, if you do go over board they will have a chat to you about it.

Unlimited = Not monitored at all.
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We all know what unmetered and unlimited means. But, the point is, in the "Illegal" world even the unmetered bandwidth is an illusion if you don't own a big Website. Reason why most of the providers give only "fair use" when it comes to unmetered bandwidth is because they're just resellers. They can't give you more, they would have to pay even more to their provider.

Anyhow,
Unlimited bandwidth term is incorrect, I don't know why some people are saying unlimited bandwidth, only term about unlimited that was active before and now is unlimited disk space. And it doesn't exist too if you own some smaller Website, and if you go with smaller provider. On bigger Websites unlimited means that when they fill, e.g. 1TB HDD with their Data: videos, pictures. They will make another server, data5.website.com, and they will start uploading all new data on that server.
 
Unlimited = Bullshit, this is nothing. If a company is providing this just ignore them and look further.
Unmetered = as dark_hunter said, it's monitored but they don't cap you, if you are abusing bandwidth they will have a chat with you ^^
 
Well they could have Unlimited in the title and then when you read the thread it's unlimited Databases or FTP accounts their offering.

You can do that if you want Unlimited in your title and technically you aren't lying even if you've crap speeds or storage.
 
Yes, but I was leaning towards the space, adding more drives is just reasonable and wouldn't be good for the server overall.
 
Hi Sir :)

please forward this complaint to el_j following the correct format.

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jk.

AFAIK there are unmetered bandwidth. it's just like ur home connection.
but I surely doubt unlimited space.
 
JMimic

Is correct, an eth0 connection can exact push only so much bandwidth throttle :)

How ever as Some data centers offer "unmetered"

People should also research the difference between "Premium Bandwidth" and unmetered.
 
no unlimited only god have unlimited other is bulshit
but unmetered is yes this diffrent mean with unlimited
unmetered mean user can use host Bandwidth/storage until the limit host bandwidth or storage

unlimited this only a market trick to make user interest with their service
 
Well, if a datacenter offers a dedicated server with unmetered Bandwidth, we have to accept the fact that UNMETERED SERVICES EXISTS.

Unlimited is market trick to hunt people.

For example, hostgaytor offers unlimited databases, mail accounts, etc etc. Its impossible, its only a market trick to atract people. Imagine If I upload 1tb of data into their servers ! For sure they will kick my ass out of there. Do you think that for 7 fucking bucks a month they will allow me to use 3tb of bandwidth and 1tb of space ??? nahhh I dont belive.

BUT UNMETERED ITS ALSO A MARKETING TRICK AND A SCAM UNLESS YOUR IN A DEDICATED SERVER !

UNMETERED -> Only Dedicated Servers and "some" vps providers.

UNLIMITED -> Get your ass out of there. That host is hosting your site in a cheap reseller account with an unstable server and youll have a dozen of downtimes a week + youll never get unlimited databases, bandwidth or space !
 
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