said by graysonf :

Post the link you are using.

said by logic1977 :

If you want to run a server then go ahead. If your server gets so compromised that it comes to the attention of ATT network management personnel, expect a quick shut down of your line.

said by wayjac :

Here's a thread link discussing this subject:
»Even IF I knew how to set one up... (home server)

The last post in that thread is well said:

Unless otherwise specified in the BellSouth Internet Service subscriber's pricing plan agreement...

Dear BellSouth Internet Service Member: This message is automatically sent to all new customers. All BellSouth Internet Service subscribers must agree to the terms of the BellSouth Internet Service Agreement. You may view the Service Agreement anytime by clicking the "Service Agreement" link located at the bottom of the start page (www.home.bellsouth.net). As a convenience to you, a copy of the Service Agreement is also provided below...

Revisions to the AUP

AT&T reserves the right to modify its Acceptable Use Policy at any time, and effective when posted to AT&T's web site ( »www.corp.att.com/aup ). Notice of any change to this AUP may also be provided to a Customer via electronic mail, if Customer subscribes to AT&T's automated notification system regarding any AUP changes.

said by graysonf :

ATT wouldn't have taken the time to change every occurrence of Bellsouth to ATT if the page wasn't meant to be current at the time they made the changes - post merger Bellsouth/ATT.

said by graysonf :

If you are so adamant about it, then by all means just go ahead and do whatever you want. And while you are at it, see what you can do about getting port 25 fixed - after all there is no point in blocking/filtering it the way they do since they now allow residential servers to be run. Unless you can actually get this accomplished, then I would say that there is still a disconnect between what is actually allowed and what is perceived to be allowed.

said by NetFixer :

The point of my prior post was to explain that the link you posted is outdated and no longer in effect (the fact that there is no active link to your posted document from the »my.att.net page and that the " Back to the previous page" link near the bottom of your posted link goes nowhere are both clues to this). The official up to date on-line documents that actually govern current AT&T SE DSL accounts make no mention of web server prohibition (the OP for this thread made no mention of operating a public email server).

said by graysonf :

Fine. Then do us all a favor here. Our Forum FAQ still answers the question about running servers on residential accounts as being prohibited and refers to the supposedly "outdated" link. Accordingly, this needs to be fixed:

Our FAQ needs to be changed, and someone from here will want to coordinate this with ATT or run the risk of disseminating incorrect information that could lead to account suspensions. And as a matter of accuracy, the "outdated" page will have to be taken down.

Now all we need is someone to make this happen. Any volunteers?

with respect to dial-up accounts, using any software or device designed to defeat system time-out limits or to allow your account to stay logged on while you are not actively using the AT&T IP Service(s) or using your account for the purpose of operating a server of any type;

Customer Responsibilities

Customers remain solely and fully responsible for their Content.

Customers are responsible for maintaining the basic security of their systems, including implementation of necessary patches and operating systems updates, to prevent use by others in a manner that violates this AUP. Examples of failure to provide basic security include but are not limited to improperly securing a mail server so that it may be used by others to distribute Spam and improperly securing an FTP server so that it may be used by others to illegally distribute copyrighted material. Customers are responsible for taking corrective actions on vulnerable or exploited systems to prevent abuse.