full-disclosure - [MISC] SBC Blocks Port 25

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Message-ID: <20050114215916.GA25544@ak.texas-shooters.com>
From: nocon at texas-shooters.com (noconflic)
Subject: [MISC] SBC Blocks Port 25 - No Exceptions.

[measl@....org] Fri, Jan 14, 2005 at 10:44:16AM -0600 wrote:
> 
> Good Morning,
> 
> 	I thought the list would be interested in a story which is
> developing as we speak.
> 
> 	Approximately an hour ago, we lost TCP port 25 from/to anywhere.
> This, on our "Business-Class DSL" line.  A call to SWB confirms that:
> 
> (a) The decision to block *everyone* was made some time ago;
> (b) SWB chose not to notify anyone of this impending change;
> (c) There are NO exceptions.  Just how this "service" qualifies as a
> "Business Class DSL" is anyone's guess.
> (d) While they state that they will offer relay services, to get them
> requires that you fill out a form and send it in to SWB for processing: a
> process that could take "several weeks".
> 
> 	Even the most rabid "block port-25 everywhere" can't agree that
> this is the right way to do this.  As for the ~$60.00 we pay every month
> for "Business Class" service - what the hell is that money *buying*???
> 

  Unless something in thier policy has changed, you can opt-out here:
   http://help.sbcglobal.net/legacy/abuseform/

  worked for me. 

- nocon