[NTLUG:Discuss] Need new ISP
brian at pongonova.net
brian at pongonova.net
Tue Aug 5 14:10:09 CDT 2008
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
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