Speed in MBs
Maximum throughput is the lesser of server connection and the smallest Internet backbone connection. Some proudly talk about "T1 lines", "DS3 lines" or "guaranteed rate of transfer", but when translated to a common measurement of megabits per second (Mbps)... well, these Mbps numbers speak for themselves, don't they?

Unlimited Bandwith
A transfer allowance is a limit on monthly bandwidth usage (uploads and downloads). MyEasyFTP provides unlimited transfer bandwidth and won't surprise you with overage fees.  With MyEasyFTP you get guaranteed flat rate billing. And MyEasyFTP does not redefine the word "unlimited" to mean something else.

800 Phone Support
Make sure the "FTP Hosting" company provides you with a phone number to call, preferably a toll-free number. If you have any problems at all you'll want to speak with someone. You'll also want to call the number they give you and verify that someone answers the phone and can talk intelligently about the service they provide. Avoid any company that does not answer their phone during normal business hours, as they most likely won't answer it when you have a question or problem.

Physical Company
Is the competitor a reseller or do they simply lease a pre-packaged server from someone else? Are they no more than a home-based, one-man operation?  Or, like MyEasyFTP, do they have an actual office, employees and own and operate their own data center.

30 Day Guarantee
Look for a service provider that guarantee's their service and will allow you to test it before you subscribe. Ask for a 30-day free evaluation period. If that's not available then ask for a 30-day, unconditional satisfaction guarantee. It should allow you to cancel within 30-days and pay nothing if you're not completely satisfied with the service. In addition, look for a service that provides discounts if you pre-pay for six or twelve months. You'll be surprised as to how much money you can save by paying in advance.

* Charges $30 per Gigabyte Transfered.
Note - Comparisons made on this chart are based on public information published on competitors' websites as of February 28, 2005 and/or by researching their subcontractors or business partners.