[Discuss] Network services with high-speed

[R. McFarlane]

Island Geek wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I have just moved to the island, and am looking for what was
> relatively simple to find in Ontario. I'm looking for high-speed
> (>=3Mbps) that offers a static IP but more importantly allows me to
> run my own SMTP server (preferable as well IMAPS and HTTPS) for under
> $40/m. Does such a beast exist here?
> 
> Thanks in Advance.


	You can't even get 3Mbps for under $40/mos. here. The western monopoly 
teloc (telus) offers "server" connections starting at about $80/mos. 
Speed is suppose to be 3Mbps, but I have yet to see that. I get more 
like 2 - 2.5Mbps. Once you break the $100/mos. barrier for a "server" 
connection it may be better to co-lo with one of the local providers 
here in the west (west covers BC to Alberta).
	I of course could be way off here, so if I am someone will surely set 
me right in reply. :)

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Sincerely,

R. McFarlane

cross platform specialist
Mac - Linux - windows