[NTLUG:Discuss] Need new ISP

[brian at pongonova.net]

On Tue, Aug 05, 2008 at 12:01:26PM -0500, Greg Edwards wrote:
> But there is a big catch with Verizon's ISP package.  You cannot run 
> your own servers.  Your IP is not static so having your own domain that 
> actually points to your servers is a PIA.  It can be done and we've had 
> many discussions about Dynamic DNS management here.

Greg, I may have unintentionally misled some, so let me see if I can
explain:  I do have a static IP through Verizon, but it's on a
business account (and, of course, the TOS isn't as restrictive as
residential).  You are correct in that a residential account will not
permit servers under Verizon's TOS.  

My apologies for muddying the waters.  I've gotten so spoiled by a
*real* DSL account that I forgot there are those still stuck with
residential service!

> The second catch is having to use their portal (msn.com).  Through this 
> setup they filter the traffic and block some ports.

I suppose that's one of the advantages of a business account...get
your static IP, and you're pretty much on your own.  No filters, no
MSN, no blocked ports.  But you do pay more...I wonder, though, if the
cost of a business account with Verizon would be cost-comparable with
a residential Verizon account in combination with a non-Verizon ISP?

Something to consider...

  --Brian