Hi Fredatuk,
Welcome to the forums!
A few questions ehhh quite a few eh
In generel examine the site http://www.totalchoicehosting.com. You will get to know much!
I am just a customer as you and i'll try to answer what I know. The rest will follow shortly by other, more knowledgable users.
NOTE. I am not a TCH spokesman, just a fellow user
1 I am interested on starting up with a basic package and upgrading as necassary - is that possible ?
Yes, simply by entering a helpdesk ticket and requesting upgrade to a new package. They will take care of the rest including payment adjustings etc.
2) How much do .com domains cost ?
TCH doesn't sell domains. They offer domain registration through Wild West Domains. .com are $10,95 a year.
3) How many sub-domains are allowed ?
As many as you like No restrictions
4) Are the domains fully registered in my name as owner ie whois will show me I can change the contact info myself. ?
Yep, if you choose WWD you have total control in everything
5) My PHP programs create temporary sql databases like this : etc
As far as I know... No problems.
6)Another PHP program sends me email when certain things happen using the $mailsend command
Not sure abt this one. But one way or another it will be possible. mail() works here..
7) Can I send SMS messages to mobile phones ? Is there a charge for this ?
I don't think so. It's another kind of service I think..
E-commerce.
1) I want to receive payments using Paypal - any problem with this ?
I know it's possible but no experiences with. Quite a few other pple will
2) What other options do you offer ? MIRVA ? what cost ?
Depends if they have software to install. TCH doesn't offer anything but it's space. On which you can install such services software
3) Some data is confidential and I want to use an SSL directory.
I know it's possible but don't know any prices.
4) is my ip address static ?
Yep, there no ISP but hosting company
5) Do you offer a shared SSL - to start up with ?
Yep, it's possible. More information on the site.
PHP and Access
1) Can I use htaccess files to change the config when needed.
Short answer. Yes
Is PHP safemode enabled or disabled ?
Disabled
2) Do I get access to phpmyadmin ?
Yes, in C-panel through MySql databases there is a link to start PhpAdmin. You have full control !
3) Do I use FTP or SCP/SFTP upload files ?
You can use FTP, filemanager in C-panel and also SFTP I think.
Enough. You can join now