Is there a way to implement a wcf service connected to a database without paying for azure?

Question

It seems like everything that I read is saying that for Windows Phone 8 Development, in order to create a database that connects to my WCF Service, I need to pay for it (Azure). Is that the truth?

I want to create a database that my mobile app can access but I do not want to pay the money for it. Is there somebody on here who could fill me in on this?

If I am able to create a database that connects to my WCF service for free, could someone point me in the right direction to accomplish this?

Answer 1

Here are some interesting articles about WCF Services in Windows Phone world.

• How to consume an OData service for Windows Phone 8
• Using WCF Service in Windows Phone 8.1 (same in Windows Phone 8)

Now you can host the WCF Service in your own server, hosting provider or anything else.