01-23-2005 05:47
Yesterday I got the compulsion to run a shoutcast stream on my parcel. I surfed for shoutcast hosts all which claimed "be up and running in five minutes".

Seeking instant gratification and displaying too much optimism, I signed up with three separate shoutcast hosts which told me only after exacting payment, that they'd authorize me either a) within 24 hours or b) when we feel like it. As the fees were small, I'm not too concerned about it but I thought I'd pass along the information. Unlike webhost providers who seem to have their act together (as those that haven't ain't around anymore), shoutcast hosts seem to be the used car dealers of hosting space.

Anyone know a good provider that actually delivers as promised? Thanks.