Topic 'Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :(' in forum 'DSL Extreme' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22588637 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:14:45 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:14:45 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640875 said by sct1000:

VPS?
Virtual Private Server
Similar to doing a Co-Location setup, but instead of buying/renting/shipping them a machine, you get a virtualized server (xen, kvm, vmware, etc).

Usually you have full control, from os install to packaged software, reboots, etc from a web control panel. Many allow you to scale the size of the machine, its bandwidth, etc.

I need to be able to build a Debian (Sid/unstable) based server to handle DNS, KRB5, LDAP, sendmail, ....
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Richard Nelson]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640875 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:57:21 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640822 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640822 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:45:37 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640746 said by sct1000:

The Covad options with static IPs are significantly more pricey, unfortunately.

*sigh*
Yes they are ... Speak Easy, and a few others are somewhat less (being resellers) - gotta love theCLEC/ILEC business model

Still, all are quite a bit more than what we pay now :(

I'm starting to plan for a VPS setup, which, when completed, will allow me to run pretty much any connection - without the need for static ips.
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Richard Nelson]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640746 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:29:55 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640722
*sigh*]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640722 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:24:35 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640606
I directly asked "Why, since DSLX does business with COVAD elsewhere, why couldn't they just move us to COVAD PoP in the same CO." and got just silence :(

COVAD and other resellers where quite happy qualifiy me for upto 15M ADSL2, but my budget doesn't go that high !

I wound up going with COVAD and a new dry-loop -- leaving only COVAD and Verizon in the mix (fewer fingers to point)... After things are shaken out and looking good, I'll re-evaluate the options/$

Our area seems to be classified as rural, and as such, very low priority for FIOS :(
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Richard Nelson]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640606 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:03:33 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640447
DSLX customer service have been nice, but unable to explain either why this is happening, or what my other options are.

Would switching to a dry loop help?

/not happy]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22640447 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:32:55 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22591541
said by dslx_gm:

We are making a change in a small Verizon area in Northern California that is effecting a handful of clients. An email was sent out to those clients on Friday and follow up letters / calls to those clients will follow. Under the new network for that handful of clients static IPs will no longer be supported for either consumers or businesses. Unfortunately if you fall in that small footprint we will no longer be able to provide you with a static IP.
Ouch... that hurts ... I know verizon is having capacity issues in the area. BBR shows a COVAD POP in my CO, is there a chance to be moved there ? (I know you use COVAD at other verizon locations) ... Ah, indeed COVAD site shows they'll sell me business dsl (but not residential)

said by dslx_gm:

We do have some very aggressively priced higher speed packages. With this we introduced a new 5000/768 package for those clients that don't qualify for the full 7100/768 package.
Whilst the speed bump would be nice, it doesn't help the fact that I rely on static IPs for many of the services :( And yes, I'm fully aware of the various DYNDNS workarounds - and there are serious problems with DYNDNS for some services... The biggest reason I switched to DSL Extreme was the fact that it provided statics (and didn't charge an arm and leg for them)

said by dslx_gm:

If you have any questions please feel free to send me a PM.
Thanks, I'll likely do that as part of investigating my options ... A VPS would help the static requirements, but adds its own set of complications, and additional monthly cost (not necessarily much, but still)
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Richard Nelson]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22591541 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:10:53 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22591036 said by Test99:

I'm in that area too. All the month-to-month plans listed have a $60 activation fee. It doesn't seem reasonable to pay $60 just to continue an existing month-to-month service.

I have dry DSL. Is that still available?
Give our customer service team a call. They can assist with the transition to the month to month plan. You can reach them at 800-774-3379.

We are still offering dry DSL .

Thanks
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George
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DSL Extreme
Will work for reviews. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22591036 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:52:44 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22589628
I have dry DSL. Is that still available?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22589628 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:50:38 EDT Re: Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22589460
We are making a change in a small Verizon area in Northern California that is effecting a handful of clients. An email was sent out to those clients on Friday and follow up letters / calls to those clients will follow. Under the new network for that handful of clients static IPs will no longer be supported for either consumers or businesses. Unfortunately if you fall in that small footprint we will no longer be able to provide you with a static IP.

To clarify, this isn't a change across our entire platform or a change in policy but rather due to a change in that specific area. We will still continue to provide static IPs to both consumers and businesses across the rest of our network that we currently have them available in.

We do have some very aggressively priced higher speed packages. With this we introduced a new 5000/768 package for those clients that don't qualify for the full 7100/768 package.

If you have any questions please feel free to send me a PM.

Thanks
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George
General Manager
DSL Extreme
Will work for reviews. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22589460 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:12:35 EDT Mandatory account update -- NO static IPs for residential :( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22588637 must change to one of the new plans - by August, one month before my contract is up anyway. (Morgan Hill, CA area)

Unfortunately, there is no provision for static IPs on any of the new plans, but there is now a faster tier (5M vs the current max of 3M).

I am a long-time customer, longer time internet hobbiest and open source developer. I run my own DNS/LDAP/KRB5/SMTP/HTTP/IMAP/etc. services for my own experience, FOSS support, and to assist family and friends -- IE definitely not a commercial enterprise....

However most of this requires static IPs (yes I know about the various dyndns options - but being a hiddent DNS primary doesn't work very well on a dynamic IP - btdt, got the scars)

Is it true that static IPs are now only for commercial accounts ? If so, can I get a quote on that price so I can do informed shopping for an ISP that continues to supports what DSL Extreme has done for me and others for many years ?
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Richard Nelson]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Mandatory-account-update-NO-static-IPs-for-residential-22588637 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:22:58 EDT