FW: Important Information on Your DIRECTV DSL Service

[Stephen P. Schaefer]

There has been discussion about alternatives to Telocity over on the 
TriLUG list.  I think that discussion is more appropriate here, since it 
has more to do with sysadmin than Linux, but it might be worth looking 
at the TriLUG archives.  I suggest the discussion continue here, though, 
since this isn't really about Linux, but about system administration.

     - Stephen P. Schaefer

stan briggs wrote:
> all,
> after many happy years of bellsouth dsl service i switched to telocity
> (directvdsl) so that i could get a fixed ip address.
> does anyone know of another dsl carrier that provides a fixed ip
> address? i hate the idea of having to pay to put my boxes somewhere else
> just to get a fixed ip address.
> thanks,
> stan
> p.s. i need fixed ip because i host my own mail and web sites. no, i do
> not want to use any of the 'dynamic ip' services.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CustomerCare@DIRECTVInternet.com
> [mailto:CustomerCare@DIRECTVInternet.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 9:28 PM
> To: stan@stanbriggs.com
> Subject: Important Information on Your DIRECTV DSL Service
> 
> 
> Dear DIRECTV DSL customer,
> 
> We have some difficult news to share.  With the dramatic change in the
> capital markets and the significant shift in the telecom operating
> environment, DIRECTV Broadband can no longer stand as an independent
> business.    
> 
> It is our sincere regret to inform you that DIRECTV Broadband will
> discontinue operations.  This email shall constitute DIRECTV Broadband's
> 30 day notice of termination to you.  Please be aware that DIRECTV
> Broadband's network (including your email services) will remain
> operational for a minimum of 30 days from the date of this notice.  We
> are working with alternate broadband providers to determine options for
> your broadband service, and as a result, our network may (but is not
> guaranteed to) remain operational for some period beyond such 30 days as
> we work through those options.  If you wish to terminate service before
> our network is discontinued, please contact us at www.directvdsl.com.
> No early termination or cancellation fees will apply.  In any event, you
> will only be billed for services received through termination of your
> service (whether terminated by DIRECTV Broadband or at your request).
> 
> We know you have many questions.  The best way to keep up-to-date is to
> refer to www.directvdsl.com.  We'll keep this site current with the
> latest information on your account, billing issues and next steps.   
> 
> If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, your satellite television service will
> not be disrupted in any way.  Please do not call DIRECTV customer
> service regarding your DIRECTV DSL high-speed Internet service, as they
> will not be able to help you.  
> 
> It has been a privilege to serve you.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> DIRECTV Broadband Customer Care
> 
> NOTE:  Please note this email box is for distribution purposes only.  Do
> not reply to this email message as it will not be received. 
> 
> 
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