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Where it is
case of globally popular downloads, mirror sites are used to lessen
burden as well as shortening
physical distance between server and recipient. When such a distance is shortened, then it should be cheaper for
recipient who may be on a dial up modem. And in an ideal world,
likelihood of "slow spots", should theoretically, decrease.
In
case of flat rate I.S.P. accounts, energy is saved whether
time difference is noticed, or not, and unnecessary use of an unnecessary network is eliminated.
What you really need is an idea of how busy
site is, from a viewing perspective, and an idea of how much data is likely to be downloaded. Advice can always be sought from your host-to be. But
idea would be to anticipate all data traffic, or get enough bandwidth, or ensure that it can be upgraded. From a hosted site perspective, you will have done all you can to provide an uninterupted service, and any issues thereafter, are not your concern and outside your control.
Mirror sites are done by simple arrangement and
products or applications are stored on different servers at different geographical locations. Visitors can be directed to a site/location which they select to be closer. Any monies that may be involved is a matter of trust, to some degree, but payments can be made to
same payment processor and some traceability is maintained.
In conclusion, if you have enough disc space (which should be apparent enough ), enough bandwidth, and a reliable server with anywhere from 98% upwards of uptime, then bandwidth and its hosting implications should be covered.

Seamus Dolly is at www.CountControl.com