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After a month of experimentation I'm reasonably satisfied with my Nokia 6230
EDGE/GPRS performance as a modem.



Now, I would like to find a low cost ISP that allows account access from the
Cingular network. Most low cost dial-up ISPs appear to allow account access
only through their dial-up portals. I have tried netzero and can only read
email, they block (for security reason I presume) any attempt to access
their smpt sever from outside their dial-up network....any attempt to find
out if they had a secure authentication server resulted in the usual run
around.



My present ISP (earthlink) does have an authentication server
(smtpauth.earthlink.net) that allows me to access my account through my
phone/modem but I would think I could do better than the $21.95/month when I
don't need their dial-ups or other "services".



Suggestions?



Tnx,



Jeff

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On Sun, 7 Aug 2005 16:26:27 UTC, "jlp" <salmo@teleport.com> wrote:

> After a month of experimentation I'm reasonably satisfied with my Nokia 6230
> EDGE/GPRS performance as a modem.
>
>
>
> Now, I would like to find a low cost ISP that allows account access from the
> Cingular network. Most low cost dial-up ISPs appear to allow account access
> only through their dial-up portals. I have tried netzero and can only read
> email, they block (for security reason I presume) any attempt to access
> their smpt sever from outside their dial-up network....any attempt to find
> out if they had a secure authentication server resulted in the usual run
> around.
>
>
>
> My present ISP (earthlink) does have an authentication server
> (smtpauth.earthlink.net) that allows me to access my account through my
> phone/modem but I would think I could do better than the $21.95/month when I
> don't need their dial-ups or other "services".
>
>
>
> Suggestions?
>
>
>
> Tnx,
>
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
>


--

I would suggest just using Cingular's SMTP server for outgoing mail,
if your phone allows a different username for sending and receiving.

That is what I do for sending email from my phone and PDA, then just
receive email from my ISP.

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jlp wrote:
> After a month of experimentation I'm reasonably satisfied with my
> Nokia 6230 EDGE/GPRS performance as a modem.
>
>
>
> Now, I would like to find a low cost ISP that allows account access
> from the Cingular network. Most low cost dial-up ISPs appear to allow
> account access only through their dial-up portals. I have tried
> netzero and can only read email, they block (for security reason I
> presume) any attempt to access their smpt sever from outside their
> dial-up network....any attempt to find out if they had a secure
> authentication server resulted in the usual run around.
>
>
>
> My present ISP (earthlink) does have an authentication server
> (smtpauth.earthlink.net) that allows me to access my account through
> my phone/modem but I would think I could do better than the
> $21.95/month when I don't need their dial-ups or other "services".
>
>
>
> Suggestions?
>
>
>
> Tnx,
>
>
>
> Jeff

Why Change? You can get an earthlink account, providing your own access for
$9.99 a month.... Works with cellphones/dsl/cable etc...
<Start Paste>
Details (from the Earthlink website)
The EarthLink Experience (Available)
If you can't get EarthLink High Speed Internet service but still want
EarthLink's superior performance, control, and protection, our premium
Internet toolbox-The EarthLink Experience-is the right choice for you!
First, sign up for The EarthLink Experience,
Then, order a high-speed connection from another local provider.
With The EarthLink Experience, you'll get all the benefits of an EarthLink
membership, including:
Up to 10 hours per month of dial-up access for when you travel.
Eight EarthLink email addresses.
EarthLink TotalAccess® 2004 software, featuring our innovative Blocker
tools.
You provide the high-speed connection. We provide everything else!
Monthly Charge: $ 9.95/month
Total One-time Fees: $ 0.00
<end paste>

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In <TCqJe.2661$RS.2416@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> on Sun, 07 Aug 2005
16:26:27 GMT, "jlp" <salmo@teleport.com> wrote:

>After a month of experimentation I'm reasonably satisfied with my Nokia 6230
>EDGE/GPRS performance as a modem.
>
>Now, I would like to find a low cost ISP that allows account access from the
>Cingular network. Most low cost dial-up ISPs appear to allow account access
>only through their dial-up portals. I have tried netzero and can only read
>email, they block (for security reason I presume) any attempt to access
>their smpt sever from outside their dial-up network....any attempt to find
>out if they had a secure authentication server resulted in the usual run
>around.
>
>My present ISP (earthlink) does have an authentication server
>(smtpauth.earthlink.net) that allows me to access my account through my
>phone/modem but I would think I could do better than the $21.95/month when I
>don't need their dial-ups or other "services".
>
>Suggestions?

Use the Cingular SMTP server (cwmx.com) for outgoing email.

--
Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>


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