Sean Waite wrote: > > I have been > calling around to different services without luck so far trying to get a > decent DSL for my home. The catch is I need a static IP. So far the > mainstream companies like Qwest only offer this with their Business > services, which can not be installed at a residence. I remember years back > this was not the case, but since I have used cable for my residence for so > long I am somewhat behind the times. Is it still possible to get a decent > DSL service with static IP? The reason I need static is I am looking to host > > my own e-mail and web, which not only requires just a static IP but a PTR > record as well. I had thought that my present Comcast could do this since > they really do not chance the IP address, but they are not going to do a PTR > > record for you. Any help on what I can do would be much appreciated > > Sean Waite Actually, you don't need a static IP to run an email or http server. There are dynamic DNS servers out there that let you send/receive email as "sean at Waite.org" (or whatever) and host a web server at your domain, too. Google "Dynamic DNS service" (with the quotes) for a list of suppliers. I'm using www.tzo.com dynamic DNS service. Been with 'em for 5+ years and it works great... oh yeah... my net-tone supplier is Comcast. Costs involved are: - monthly Comcast service (you're already paying this) - a domain name ($10-35/year) - a DNS forwarding agent ($0-60/year) Hope this helps, -S sos at zjod.net http://zjod.net