[ale] DSL switch from Directv

[Dow Hurst]

I have static IP Earthlink on a home plan.  Outgoing SMTP has to go thru 
Earthlink's SMTP server.  Don't know about incoming.  Service is good.  
A bit expensive overall at $64.95/month compared to Speakeasy's minimum 
plan.  I think the bandwidth for most home use isn't as huge as issue as 
long as you've got at least 512Kbps down.  So Speakeasy's 608down and 
128 up at 49.95 per month isn't so bad for many since you have the 
static ip.  My opinion only here, not real facts. :-) 




Many won't agree so no need for a big discussion.  Directv was a good 
deal for those that had it.

Annual Cost (Lotta Money)
Earthlink    1.5/256 $779.40
Speedfactory 1.5/256 $599.40, $780.00 after 1st year
Speakeasy    1.5/128 $719.40
Speakeasy    608/128 $599.40

Speakeasy lets you upgrade to higher bandwidth or add emails with all 
their options and plans if needed.  I've thought they would be who I 
would switch to if I ever needed to switch.
Dow



Ryan Neily wrote:

>I belive that Earthlink blocks port 25 (SMTP) incoming/outgoing.  I have a 
>friend with the static IP service, and he still has to run PPPoE I belive.
>
>On Thu, 2 Jan 2003, Greg wrote:
>

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