Eustace wrote:
> I am changing ISPs but the new one says it provides only Internet
> connection, so I cannot use it to send smtp emails. It's the first time
> I encounter this kind of situation, but it is also the first time I
> subscribe to an ISP that does not provide email account, which I don't
> need since I am still using an nyu.edu email account, which, however
> does not provide smtp service for people using other ISPs.
>
> But does an ISP have to provide an email account in order to provide
> smtp service?
>
> Any other ideas besides reversing the ISP change?
>
> Thanks,
>
> emf
>


An ISP doesn't 'have' to provide anything other than what is in it's
Terms of Service (TOS) - which they write of course.

Generally speaking, no, an ISP doesn't have to provide email service but
may have a smtp server for your use - although personally I don't know
of any ISPs who are configured in this manner.

My advice is to get an ISP that provides both http and smtp service,
there is no harm in having two email adresses (even if you don't use
one). Attempt to get one that allows relaying of mail tho.