[ale] OT: DIRECTV DSL R.I.P.

[Chuck Huber]

On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 06:26:59PM -0500, Geoffrey wrote:
> 
> 
> Kent Pirkle wrote:
> >I looked at the speedfactory.net website. It looks like they offer a
> >static ip, but their usage policies specifically forbid running a web or
> >ftp server.
> 
> They do offer static, I've been with them for over a year now.
> 
> Regarding webserver, ftpserver and such, call them.

Interresting.  I'm in the same situation.  I've had DTV DSL for about
6 months and have been quite pleased with the level of service all
the way from ordering to installation.  I haven't had an outage since
then.

As for my requirements:

    o Must have static IP address.
    o Must NOT use PPPoE but be a direct ethernet connection.
    o Must have reverse name resolution to the address (Charter doesn't).
    o Must not be firewalled in any form.
    o Must allow me to establish my own services (web, ftp, email, ...)
    o Must be reasonably reliable (no more than 2 days down time per year?
    o And most importantly, must have a *competent* staff that can
      quickly recognize that I know what I'm doing, and to be able
      to solve the problems that do occur.
    o Must cost less than $50/mo.

Things that are of no value to me:
    o Parental controls.
    o Recorded messages on the help line.
    o email addresses.
    o virus and spam email filtering.
    o web space.

As far as BellSouth goes, they fail miserably on customer service, so
I'll avoid them like a bad rash.

Earthlink doesn't provide a static IP address, so scratch them off the
list, too.

speedfactory.net wants $65/mo after the first year - a little more
than I'm really willing to pay.  Not only that but they insist that I
provide my own equipment.  DTV DSL will probably want their modem
back since their inventory is a considerable asset to Hughes.  I read
their AUP and did not see where web or ftp services are restricted.
The only real thing that was restrited was IRC.


Keep the IPS's coming...

Enjoy,
    - Chuck


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