Re: [IMail Forum] isp/disable smtp port slightly offtopic

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From: "Arriba" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 1:39 PM
Subject: [IMail Forum] isp/disable smtp port slightly offtopic


> I am sure many  are aware of the trend of isps to prevent their customers
> from sending through any smtp servers other than their own.
>
> This means if a customer has hosted their domain elsewhere than their isp,
> they can  not send mail through their domain's smtp server.
>
> ISPs that are doing this that I am aware of include:
>
> aol
> flash net (just started)
> gte
> earthlink (I've been told they have started doing this)
>
> So far I''ve not run accross this problem with dsl or cable connected
> customers.
>
> This is bad news for independent web hosters of course. My customers are
> willing to switch isps rather than leave us.
>
> Does anyone know of  national isps that DON'T do this ??
>
> Regards
> Kim
>
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