Overview:
HostMySite was founded in 1997. They are a Web hosting company that operates its own datacenters and networks and hosts over 65,000 sites, according to the network.
Pros: Unlike other companies, HostMySite offers a 3 GB mailbox in their Executive plan. They include domain aliases, free Outlook 2003, Outlook Web Access, aggregated disk space, anti-virus protection, Windows Active-Sync and public folders. Compared to other companies, their prices are really good. They also give a free 30-day trial and free set-up for their mail hosting plans. HostMySite uses a Tier 3+ connectivity datacenter, which is a fairly good quality datacenter.
Cons: While other companies provide unlimited domain aliases in their plans, HostMySite charges $2 a month. There are no set-up fees for their mailboxes, but there are for wireless plans.
Detailed Provider Information:
Version of BES: HostMySite uses Microsoft Exchange.
Plans and Pricing: HostMySite offers four tiers of service. The Professional includes 500MB of storage per mailbox for $9.95 each per month. The Power includes 1GB of storage per mailbox for $10.95 each per month. The Executive offers 3GB of storage per mailbox for $11.95 each per month. The Executive+ offers 5GB of storage per mailbox for $12.95 each per month. All plans include free setup, free Outlook 2007, and free ActiveSync. BlackBerry service costs an additional $19.95 per month.
Firewall Protection: On their dedicated hosting page, HostMySite assures users that their firewall and network tools will block spam and virus threats and detect intrusion.
Anti-Spam and Virus Protection: Anti-virus protection is included with the plans; however, if you want anti-spam, you must add it to your account. The company uses Postini Anti-spam to defend your systems.
Set-up Fee: There are no fees to set up a hosted exchange account, though there is a one-time $49.95 fee for BlackBerry setup..
Other Devices Supported: HostMySite supports BlackBerry, Windows Pocket PC and Smartphones, and all Good Messaging devices.
Customer Service: HostMySite has a number of different support options, from email to a knowledge database to live chat. They also have experts onsite 24/7, 365 days a year.
Backup History Storage: With daily backups, HostMySite allows you to never lose data. Daily backups are included with all plans.
Uptime Guarantee: HostMySite guarantees 100% uptime. If you incur a network outage, the company promises to credit you 5% of your monthly fee for every 30 minutes of downtime.
Additional Services: HostMySite also offers generalized hosting, including Linux hosting, dedicated server hosting, and virtual private servers.
Fee to Change BlackBerry for Current Customers: There is no charge for this service.
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I have my BlackBerry with HMS and the service is great! Every time I call with a question, I get a representative on the phone, who is friendly, knowledgeable and solves my problem.
pretty good service. I recently switched to them, and it's been pretty good. they've been acquired by wachovia recently, and I also found this interview with the new cee. gave me a better view of the company.