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not sure if this is the correct forum but anyway. i was wondering if anyone has heard of this or used it or opinions on it. the site is 1and1.com and they are offering 3 years free hosting with the following features:


The Following Features Are All Included:

Website/Connectivity:
Hosted on I/O optimized own 1&1 Linux version
500 MB web space
5,000 MB/month traffic ($0.99 per GB for additional traffic)
No limits on simultaneous hits/bandwidth
Protected by firewall
Continuous backups of your website
99.9% Uptime guarantee
Website features:
Advanced live site statistics, log files, ready-to-run CGI-library, own CGI programming (Perl, Python), FrontPage 2002 extensions
Advanced Password Protection
5 FTP accounts
PHP3 & PHP4
MySQL
Proxy SSL Secure Server
Cron Jobs
SSH Secure Shell Access
Advanced Developer Tools
CRM/E-commerce:
WebElements
Newsletter Tool
One-on-one online dialogue
Turn-key web database applications
Chats
Forums
Domain names:
Register or transfer .com/.net/.org/.info for just $5.99/year
50 subdomains (e.g., shop.yourDomain.com)
Point up to 100 external domain names to 1&1
Applications:
Free template loaded online WebsiteCreator
Free full version of Fusion 7, search engine registration, ranking, optimization
Total software worth $300
1&1 Control Panel
E-mail handling:
50 POP3 e-mail accounts (50 MB each)
Catch-all e-mail addresses
Auto-responders, unlimited forwarding.
1&1 Advanced WebMail
Symantec virus scanner
Support:
1&1 Express support by e-mail

 

[Fusionhost]

Oh yeah!
oneandone.co.uk their great. Cant do no wrong. just check to be on safe side

 

[jj2ii3344]

Everything is great for me so far! I activated the account by picking up the phone, and everything is great right now!

 

[Webtwink]

how did you activate. i got the call after 15 minutes but it says nothing

 

[Fusionhost]

lol. read the document about it.

 

[redhippo]

somebody else complaint against 1&1

I am the victim of an extortion by 1 & 1 Internet Ltd. :

A few years ago I registered the domain EnglishPolitics.com with OneAndOne.co.uk - part of Schlund registrars.
I was unaware that they would renew this domain automatically, thereby using unauthorised card transactions.
I no longer wanted the domain after one year, and when they renewed it, I just thought it not worth the effort complaining.

Suffice to say, the card I initially used expired, and when they attempted to renew it a second time in early 2003, it didn't work.
They sent a letter asking for payment to my company address, and I ignored it, as I didn't wish this domain any longer.
A month or so later, they sent another letter, this time with the cheek to add a £5 late fee, warning me I risked losing the domain and services. No bother I thought, I didn't want it anyway - so I couldn't care less.

Well... today I received a letter from one decidely dodgy debt collecting organisation - "The Credit Protection Association" of 350 King Street London, claiming I 'owe' 1&1 the princely sum of £25.56. "It is essential.... that take immediate action....", the letter states, "...otherwise serious consequences could arise". I don't take kindly to threats . But that's not all... the letter continues, "...We can initiate a report which may result in enquiry agents obtaining details of a debtor's assets, income and creditors...". Excuse me, this sounds like invasion of privacy, and slander. I don't owe 1&1 ANY money - THEY took it on themselves to attempt to renew the domain WITHOUT MY AUTHORISATION.
Well, they're not finished yet... "If payment is not received by our member... within 7 days.... the full resources of this organisation shall be put at your creditor's disposal to take all necessary steps to ensure full payment of this debt." In anyones book - that is totally malicious and unfounded. I could report them to the police right away.
Wait... they haven't finished! Do these sods ever stop trying to frighten the honest and steadfast?
"These steps could undoubtedly cause you considerable additional expense, together with ... publicity of legal process...". Well that's the final straw - threatening to make a totally unfounded and untrue rumour 'public' - what pathetic scum. Anyone care to be my lawyer, or shall I represent myself?

All this seems to be a lot of hot air. I don't need this kind of ****e arriving in my mailbox, even though I know I'm totally absolvent of this ridiculousness. It might be fun, seeing how this thing pans out...

Since I never signed any contract - surely this is harrasment, and malicious slander? I don't have any liability whatsoever do I?
In the first place, I didn't authorise renewal of my domain, nor knew anything about it. Furthermore, they took money off my card without my express permission.

One thing's for sure - DON'T use One and One anymore people - if they resort to things like this to try and get money out of you for domains you don't even want, then try and take legal action against you - would you trust them?

I'm not really worried - if they go ahead and try and start legal action, well then, I do know a little about legal issues - I'll take them to court under the UK Malicious Communications Act plainly for their letter - with fines of up to £10,000 - should be a nice little contribution to that Porsche I had my eyes on . And I haven't even considered the potential money I could make out of the slander and libel they would committ if they attempted to start legal action.

Copy this from another site. is it the same Same company???

 

[jj2ii3344]

I activated the account by entering the PIN but the account information did not arrive, so I sent them an email about it and within 24 hours, my account information was sent to me

 

[identity_00]

they are going to charge you something eventually.
theyre probably just building up clients then they will send everyone an email. "ooh due to unexpected issues we will be starting to charge 25 yearly for our services".
Most will leave, however, some will pay which makes it worth it to them.

MSN chatting services will be doing the same thing very soon.
nothing is free - they have some kind of mission.

 

[jj2ii3344]

Very well put identity_00!
I am also expecting the same thing, that is why I use their service only for temporary storing my development files.

 

[customb]

Originally posted by redhippo
Copy this from another site. is it the same Same company???

A lot of domain registrars have an "auto-renew" option (including the ever so popular enom.com) and it is typically checked when you purchase. At that point you authorized the charges and you do indeed owe them the money. I have had this problem several times with clients doing this. Be a man, pay the money, and cancel your account in the future.

 

[identity_00]

Are you being charge by your phone bill. Maybe that is the gimmick. Since when do you have to call to get hosting?

 

[Elefekt]

no the thing is that they call you to telemarket stuff. my friend tried it and he was called a few times but the hosting is pretty good.

 

[Interaction Zone]

Hey.
I would just like to point out 1 thing..
That 1and1 is only for US and canadian residents and they ring you at your house