Generic server rentals?

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You live in CA... If you're in L.A., Verizon offers FIOS (Fiberoptic service) for less than what renting a game server will cost you. Just an idea.

If FIOS is available in your area, I'd recommend spending the cash for that and set up a little server of your own (perhaps you have another computer or spare parts lying around?).

This would be really cool IF you do meet the criteria such as living in one of the limited number of areas where FIOS is available and building/using a second computer to serve games sounds appealing. :)

# 10 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream (increased from 5/2 in May) Suited for Internet surfing and basic computer functions. $34.95 a month with a one-year agreement, or $39.95 month-to-month.

# 20 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream (increased from 15/2 in May) Appealing for families that have multiple computers and various needs such as multi-media and the ability to access and send large files. $44.95 a month with a one-year agreement or $49.95 month-to-month.

# 50 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream (increased from 30/5) Designed for communications-intensive power users with significant bandwidth needs and multiple users, such as telecommuters or work-at-home households and avid online gamers. In New York, customers can get this speed at $89.95 a month with a one-year agreement, or $109.95 month-to-month. Current New York customers have the option to retain their 30/5 Mbps service but can call their local Verizon office to upgrade. In New Jersey and Connecticut, customers can get this speed at $139.95 a month with a one-year agreement, or $159.95 month-to-month. Current customers in New Jersey and Connecticut with the 30/5 Mbps service will automatically be upgraded in the near future to the 50/5Mbps service at no extra charge. Initially, the 50/5 Mbps service will be available on a limited basis.

FIOS availability map:
http://www.broadbandreports.com/gmaps/fios
 
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