Choice of ISP

[Dan Ritter]

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 08:28:26PM +0200, Kristian K. Christensen wrote:
> As a UNIX Systems Administrator, I have some needs for my home 
> connection that most internet users probably could care less about. You 
> all probably know that deal though, which is why I turn to this list for 
> information.
> 
> I'm used to a fairly flexible northern European ISP, so my list is with 
> the exception of IPv6, essentially what I am used to.
> 
> Is there an ISP in the New England area that provides some or all of the 
> following on an xDSL connection:
> Static IP
> Possibility of having a smaller ( /29 or /28 ) IP net through them.
> IPv6 gateway
> No port filtering from the ISP
> No issues with the ISP if running minor services

If RCN is in your neighborhood, you can get a static IP, no port
filtering and no service restrictions for a $20 addition to
whatever bandwidth level you select.

If you suitably close to a CO, Speakeasy's DSL service will be
a bit more expensive but similarly open.

If you are willing to pay through the nose and you live in the
right place, Verizon FIOS business accounts offer much the same
things. Note that you will need to watch them like a hawk on
installation day to make sure that they don't rip out your
existing copper lines...

-dsr-


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