[ale] AT&T blocking 25

[Michael H. Warfield]

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?

	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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> Until later, Geoffrey
> 
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