[ale] AT&T blocking 25

[Geoffrey]

Brian Schenken wrote:
> Is that from trying the live script readers over the phone or that
> http://helpme.att.net/servabuse.php page?  A lot of folks claim it does the
> trick...

The link no longer works, it redirects to att.support. :(

> 
> http://www.google.com/search?q=at%26t+port+25+opt-out
> 
> A couple finds:
> 
>> Peter Goldman
>> Port 25 (smtp) is blocked by default on all PPOE ATT/SBC DSL lines. This
>> is not the case on static IP address packages.
>>
>> You can have this lifted online at:
>>
>> http://helpme.att.net/servabuse.php
>>
>> Under "Abuse type" select "Opt Out port 25"
>> Under "Abuse Occurred In" select "email"
>>
>> After 24 hours, power-cycle your modem to activate the change.
>>
> Another:
> 
> The port 25 block can be removed but it is suggested that you you do not do
>> this unless absolutely necessary.
>>
>> To request removal of the filter, use the Abuse of Service form at »
>> help.sbcglobal.net/servabuse.php to contact our Abuse team and choose the
>> "Opt-Out Port 25" under Abuse Type. Enter your account Member ID (also
>> called your SBCIS PPPOE Login ID or User ID) to opt-out. If you have
>> multiple SBCIS accounts you want to opt-out, please submit a separate form
>> for each Member ID. Do not enter your email addresses from the other mail
>> hosting provider. You should expect that it will take SBCIS 12-24 hours to
>> process your request.
>>
>> After receiving a confirmation email, sent to the SBCIS Member account ID
>> being opted-out, you will need to logoff the SBCIS network and turn off your
>> DSL router or modem for 1 minute to remove the filter. You should then turn
>> your modem and system back on and log in using the normal procedure.
>>
>> The SMTP Port 25 filter does not affect Members using Web mail to any mail
>> provider, VPN connections to a private company or university mail server,
>> dedicated (e.g. T1/T3 or Frame-Relay) or "static" IP addresses.
>>
> 
> 
> On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 2:52 PM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Brian Schenken wrote:
>>> I think "residential" service can opt-out too.  It certainly should be
>> able
>>> to.  It's sold as a preventative measure, you certainly shouldn't have
>> to
>>> pay extra to have certain ports open.
>> They will not unblock it for residential.  I tried.  They will only
>> unblock it if you pay for business service.  $109 for 6M.
>>
>> --
>> Until later, Geoffrey
>>
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>> temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
>>  - Benjamin Franklin
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Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin