Moz Champion (Dan) wrote:
> 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 ISP Be* provides SMTP only for its Value customers and does not
provide mailboxes.
This is so they have control over port 25.

> 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.

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