My system periodically grabs a list of remote files to mirror. The problem is my current host--which I shall not mention--is sloooow. Slow CPU, slow transfers, slow everything.

So I'm looking for a new Linux-based hosting solution that would be ideal for periodically (every 4 hours at least) grabbing large (10 to 50 MB) remote files, and providing those large files with a good transfer rate (100KB/sec would be great) for end-users.

Alloted bandwidth isn't a big problem, as it won't need to be more than 50-100GB/month initially. Alloted disk space likewise isn't that significant. Transfer and response speeds are really the most important.

My price range is modest, no higher than $25/month. Does anyone have any suggestions (based on experience)?

I'm sure many hosters in WHT would be happy to help you but the rules concerning answering your question would put most of us in the hotseat with WHT. Use the "Find a Host" as it says or start doing searches for what you're looking for. I doubt very many hosts would mind you contacting them about acquiring service from them but we are simply not allowed to directly answer your question I'm afraid.

Hmm, I see...

In that case, I think WHT should change their description for this forum, "Discussions on all aspects of web hosting including past experiences (both negative and positive), choosing a host, questions and answers, and other related subjects." (Emphasis added.)

I was just looking for suggestions on what sort of hosting package would be best for my situation. (Sorry, I didn't make that clear.) Can anyone answer that without breaking the rules? :D

If you don't like where you're at then the logical thing to do is to move. CURL can do what you seek and most reputable hosts have that feature included with most basic package offerrings. The rules clearly state that a host can't "solicit" a prospective client but it is acceptable to contact a host and ask for information/quotes. Use the features of the site that WHT provides or search around for answers to questions similar to yours.
To answer your last question I'd think that any "shared" hosting account would suit your needs and wish you the best of luck in your search.

Think you might want to look into a dedi for that as that will use a lot of bandwidth

(10 to 50 MB) remote files, and providing those large files with a good transfer rate (100KB/sec would be great)

I disagree. His needs are truely nominal. Small files don't take that much storage nor transfer. Now, of course, if he turns up the amount of times that it syncs then that's another situation but for exactly what he asked it could be easily accommidated with a small-to-medium account at any host worth looking at.

CURL can do what you seek and most reputable hosts have that feature included with most basic package offerrings.

OMG, I feel like a complete moron for not thinking about CURL. I've used it before, but it didn't enter my mind until you just mentioned it. Shows how long my PHP hiatus has been. ;)

Use the features of the site that WHT provides or search around for answers to questions similar to yours. To answer your last question I'd think that any "shared" hosting account would suit your needs and wish you the best of luck in your search.

Will do... thanks!