Originally Posted by Muad'Dib

Wanted to ask what's GFY opinion on paying up front for the hosting services.

For example, my server fees are $400/m and the new hosting company on Aug 1st asked to pay it in full for this upcoming month of August. Essentially, the services have not been rendered yet (they month just started) but I still have to pay.

I have never encountered this before, so I wonder if this is a widespread and acceptable practice.