[ale] AT&T blocking 25 - Update

[Michael H. Warfield]

On Wed, 2008-04-16 at 18:41 -0400, Michael H. Warfield wrote:
> On Wed, 2008-04-16 at 18:15 -0400, Geoffrey wrote:
> > 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. :(

> 	Works for me.  Just double checked it.  Maybe it's suddenly overloaded?

	As an experiment, I tried using this form, even though I don't need it
with my IPv6 connectivity.

	Filled in form with {My ID}@BellSouth.net
		(bellsouth.net from pulldown menu.)

	Result:

	1 Message from AT&T acknowledging request.
	1 Message from AT&T next day stating my ID was not valid.
		(bellsouth.net not listed as a valid domain.)
		Recommended calling AT&T tech support to add id.

	Call to AT&T tech support...  Oh, you're with BellSouth.  They are not
fully integrated yet, you will have to call them.

	Call to BellSouth tech support.  We can't do this unless you upgrade to
Business level.

	Complaint about discrepancy between AT&T and BellSouth logged with
manager.

	Net net...  No joy.  Doesn't work if you have an @bellsouth.net DSL id.
AT&T may do better once they are done consuming BellSouth but doesn't
look good until then.

	Mike

> 	Mike

> > > 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.
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> > Until later, Geoffrey
> > 
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