[ale] Server-hosting-ready home broadband

Geoffrey lists at serioustechnology.com
Thu Nov 12 16:18:14 EST 2009


Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> A while back, I dumped Comcast for AT&T Uverse for TV and Internet and 
> I've been rather happy with it.
> 
> However, I'm looking into additionally hosting servers at the house, 
> which means I'd want a block of statics.
> 
> I'm pretty sure that AT&T can't help me if I intend to continue with Uverse.

Depends on how many you want.  I had to pay to get a static IP and with 
a static IP you get 5 IPs.  Do you need more then that?

> 
> I've talked to Comcast about their business offerings since my existing 
> cable drop is now dark, but what they have is more geared toward high 
> down and low up as would befit an office full of YouTube/Hulu surfers. 
> 
> What's the landscape like these days w.r.t. Speedfactory, Speakeasy, 
> Atlantic Nexus, etc. and are they going to be able to help me if Uverse 
> is in the way?

Speedfactory no longer offers such services.

> 
> - Jeff
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