PHP 5.3 hosts
Because they're still hard to find and the Nephtali Web Framework requires PHP 5.3, here are resources to help you and others find shared hosting providers that support PHP 5.3.
PHP 5.3 shared hosting providers
Hosts are presented in random order and have been contacted to verify their support for PHP 5.3.
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Openminds [Dutch Website]
Provide PHP 5.3 shared hosting. SSH access is available, SVN, git, and a custom control panel. When you order, just choose the PHP 5.3 option. [Dutch Website]
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Onlime Webhosting [German Website]
Reliable and affordable web hosting mainly for Swiss customers. Provides PHP 5.3 since the early days (July 2009).
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Host Gator
Host Gator offers a broad range of shared hosting accounts and they all can be configured for PHP 5.3. Although not enabled by default, you can enable 5.3 through use of .htaccess: http://support.hostgator.com/articles/pre-sales-questions/php-5-3
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Apis Networks
Their web hosting accounts provide a couple different versions of PHP (including a version of PHP 5.3.) They also offer SSH and a very capable custom control panel.
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DreamHost
Provides PHP with unlimited disk space and bandwidth. SSH and one-click installs are provided as well. [Although I couldn't find info in the site saying PHP 5.3 was available, I did find a tutorial that walked you through installing it on your own: http://wiki.dreamhost.com/Installing_PHP5]
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Lunar Pages
Shared hosting plans come with PHP 5.3 by default and offer a broad range of services and nice customer support.
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WebFaction
You can request a PHP 5.3 stack on any of their shared accounts. Additionally, the accounts come with SSH access and a powerful admin.
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A2 Hosting
Plans provide unlimited bandwidth and diskspace, SSH access, and expert support. Ask for PHP 5.3 specifically when you sign up.
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ServerGrove
ServerGrove's shared hosting environments are designed for individuals, small- and medium-sized businesses and set up with an easy to use control panel to manage your service.
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Hostek
Their linux hosting plan includes the option to have PHP 5.3 running for your account (you have to ask for PHP 5.3 in your order.)
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SiteGround
Shared plans offer several different versions of PHP (including PHP 5.3.) The prices are very reasonable, and the host provides many convenient turn-key solutions.
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VALU Web Hosting
Fast and powerful server with unlimited bandwidth and based in Australia. They offer the option of first testing your app using PHP 5.2 and then moving to PHP 5.3.
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HeartInternet
Offers a broad range of web hosting services that include PHP 5.3 support.