Rapid Systems does not block ports.
I work there and we are geared towards business users not residential
users.
On Sun, 19 Aug 2001, R.G. Mayhue wrote:
> On Sunday 19 August 2001 07:15 am, Bill Ehlert wrote:
> >
> > Hi Doc,
> >
> > Check out a small Tampa ISP, http://www.rapidsys.com
> >
> > They offer Verizon DSL, static IP, and no contracts for $39 per
> > month.
> >
> > Have fun,
> >
> I'll bet they block ports on their residential accounts. Here is a
> sniplet off of their web site:
>
> " * Business aDSL is considered a client utilizing their own web
> server, email server, ftp server, or setting up multiple computers on
> a single aDSL line, regardless if in a commercial or residential
> environment. "
>
> Thats a clue that they will probably block the ports on a residential
> account. They are using Verizon's lines, but they control your
> access. Plus they charge $60 for the "installation kit" that Verizon
> sends to you free.
>
> About a year ago I called every DSL provider in the area...well at
> least the ones who could possibly supply service in the NPR area.
> Verizon was the only one who didn't block any ports. Maybe some
> others have popped up recently that I didn't call. But that in it
> self was why I chose Verizon as my provider/ISP.
>
> When I talked to the techs at Verizon they told me. "No. We don't
> block any ports. We don't care what you do with the connection. If
> you want to run a web server, mail server or whatever. Just remember
> that the upload speed is capped at 128k (in my case) ."
>
> It almost seems as if its too much of a hassle for Verizon to go to
> all the trouble of maintaining blocked ports for residential vs
> business accounts. For now I count my blessings because I never know
> when it will change. Maybe tomorrow? Who knows?
>
> BTW.....a 128k uplink can give you over 35GB/mo transfer! Shop around
> and compare that to some of the web hosting deals you can get. You'll
> find that running your own server plus having the download speed is
> very attractive :)
>
> Ok.....I'm through on this subject. No more from me :)
> --
> R.G. Mayhue
> r.g.mayhue@verizon.net
>
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