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Re: [PLUG] Verizon port blocking?
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On Sun November 25 2007 18:20, Doug Crompton wrote:
> I don't know why providers like Verizon and Comcast cannot supply a static
> IP based on the MAC address. Each user needs an IP anyhow so how does DHCP
> same any IP's. Besides I would think it would be easier to keep track of
> things.
There are many reason for this.
First: If you are doing something they don't like that can change your ip
address on the fly. If you are not running a dynamic DNS then you are left
in the cold until you figure out what has happened.
Second: Static IP are reserved for the business paying customer. They are
the ones paying for the large amounts of bandwidth that you have access to.
As a home/resident users they don't expect you to be running any type of
server and as such you don't require a static ip. If you are running a
server they want you to help foot the bill.
My ISP blocks all ports below 1024 if you are not a business customer. I
truly believe in the future you will see any NEW inbound connection to any ip
address that is not a business customer being rejected/dropped. Comcast has
taken the first step with torrent software and I'm sure the other bigger
ISP's are watching. It won't be long. Business customers will always win
this one as they are the 'cash cow' so to speak.
--
Regards
Robert
Smile... it increases your face value!
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