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Fasthosts PHP 'End of Life' Scam

Discussion in 'Website Design' started by JMI, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. JMI

    JMI Active Member

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    Might be helpful for anyone using FH..cheeky one this.., I've noticed Fasthosts charging me for legacy PHP versions on sites so I essentially pay a fine for a site at PHP 5.2, 5.4, 5.6 or 7.0! But its gets worse I even pay a penalty if the site is on a windows server and not even using PHP where I haven't needed upgraded!
     
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    IWA Meetup
     
  3. lazarus

    lazarus Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Wow times must be getting hard for them.. Every host I know has legacy support in the way of a PHP version selector. With no charge!
     
  4. aZooZa

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    Python 2 will be next - cheeky beggars.
     
  5. GradeZero

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    What's the charge in comparison to the hosting costs?
     
  6. JMI

    JMI Active Member

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    it's just a reseller account used for hosting some tinpot WP sites the cost is about £25pm, then add on 4 X £6.24 per legacy PHP support etc now = £50pm - a bit naughty really... ohh and top of that some of the hosting accounts are totally dead - not in use since 2009 - they don't even have a domain associated with them but still getting charged.
     
  7. lazarus

    lazarus Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Time to switch to a decent hosting company..
     
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  8. JMI

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    So who would people recommend for a decent UK based reseller today - just want basic WP with SSL and email services.
     
  9. lazarus

    lazarus Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Their servers have litespeed installed for wordpress.
     
  10. I use Krystal, EZPZ Hosting, or if you are competent with server stuff have a look at Digital Ocean, or if you are looking for better infrastructure for your sites and have the experience check out the services Amazon AWS offer.
     
  11. 3gmedia

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    I use crazydomains.co.uk
     
  12. Breakline

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    Go to Krystal, you won't regret it.
     
  13. Ben Thomas

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    I am my own host and provide hosting, I can host you if you tell me your requirements. Otherwise, I would wholeheartedly agree with the recommendations for Krystal. They are superior to every host I've ever used and they are independent from all the naughty boys.
     
  14. Siusaidh

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    Yes, I use Krystal. I find them really good for my needs, and responsive.