I've got 1.5 Mbit downlink and 640 kbit uplink to the Internet in my home, with unlimited traffic (current policy). It costs me $40/month (Canadian $ too!).
Hmmm...
I'm a techie but not an expert at web stuff. I agree with what's been said earlier. Let's get it together and do this. We have lots of experience here....computer guys, business people, etc.
I have noticed that Canadian internet providers seem to be cheaper and provide more bandwidth than their US counterparts. I mean, with 1.5Mbit "residential" DSL, I've got the same downpipe as a T1.
Maybe even consider hosting the site in Canada - as typically the $ figures are the same but the currency means that it's only 65% of the cost.
For less than $100/month, I can get 4Mbit "business" DSL. I'd offer my guest bedroom closet to house the server...As long as the group can work out a scheme to include DSL and electricity costs to run the thing.
Is this useful?
Kerry
