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AT&T® and Yahoo!® Small Business have become icons and industry giants in the telecommunications world. Their breadth of scope, professional expertise, stability and reliability are known globally and stand out from the smaller players in the industry.
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Based in New York’s “Tech Valley” (Clifton Park), HostRocket has grown steadily using only private investors since their founding in 1999. They provide a variety of hosting and related services for individuals and businesses around the globe, including e-commerce functions, dedicated hosting and web site design packages.
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AT&T Yahoo! Pros:
- Name-brand reliability, stability and confidence
- Unlimited e-mail, disk space and data transfer
- Well-designed user-friendly interfaces and tools
- Extensive marketing partners available for businesses
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HostRocket Pros:
- Hosting available month by month with no contract
- No data transfer or e-mail limitations
- Host multiple domains through one customer account
- Money-back guarantee
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AT&T Yahoo! Cons:
- Most expensive hosting plan evaluated
- Service in renewable three-month terms only, no other length available
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HostRocket Cons:
- Additional costs for a few options otherwise included with other vendors
- Must purchase 24 months in advance to get listed monthly rate
- Basic yet full “one size fits all” package
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AT&T Yahoo! Conclusion
The brand recognition for both AT&T® and Yahoo!® speak for themselves. The services are a little more expensive than most but that additional cost also comes with unparalleled reliability, corporate stability and customer service that rivals any other hosting provider. Yahoo!® services and user-friendly interfaces and tools are among the best available.
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HostRocket Conclusion
HostRocket offers a robust and feature-rich package that should satisfy almost any individual or business requirement. The variable-length term of service (with its graduated cost) is a plus not offered by every hosting service. While their list of included features is full and attractive, it does include some hidden costs that might otherwise be standard with other vendors.
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