Connecting mysql remotely via free host

Question

I registered on 000webhost and I can connect to mysql db pages that are uploaded there via:

mysql_connect('localhost', 'user', 'pass') or die('Could not connect to database');
mysql_select_db('name') or die('Could not select database');

But it seems it does not allow connecting remotely.

Is there any free host which has mysql db and allows remote connections ?

Answer 1

try heliohost.org
I used it sometime back and they got good service as well.The only problem is the registration get filled too quickly

Answer 2

000webhost does not provide MySQL remote access for free accounts, have a look, so either go for an upgradation

Or try http://www.freemysql.net for remote free mysql server, But again its free hence very slow,

mysql_connect('SQL**.FREEMYSQL.NET', 'USER', 'PASS') or die('Could not connect to database');
mysql_select_db('DBNAME') or die('Could not select database');

Do not use "localhost"