Verizon DSL filtering has started here (VA)
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I just confirmed with Verizon TechSupport (or at least that what they like to call themselves) that they just began filtering port 80 inbound. I wish I knew this a couple days ago before I wasted 4 hours trying to figure out why my web server stopped working. I never would have chose Verizon's ADSL except for the fact that no other provider could add new customers in my area. Apparently the space allocated to other providers in the central office wasn't large enough to handle the flood of customers wanting to leave Verizon's grip. Anyway I signed one of those 1-year agreements with them. When I signed up they told me they do not filter ports. Now that they are, I wonder if this change in service gives me the right to contest the contract and avoid early termination penalty.
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I just confirmed with Verizon TechSupport (or at least that what they like to call themselves) that they just began filtering port 80 inbound. I wish I knew this a couple days ago before I wasted 4 hours trying to figure out why my web server stopped working. I never would have chose Verizon's ADSL except for the fact that no other provider could add new customers in my area. Apparently the space allocated to other providers in the central office wasn't large enough to handle the flood of customers wanting to leave Verizon's grip. Anyway I signed one of those 1-year agreements with them. When I signed up they told me they do not filter ports. Now that they are, I wonder if this change in service gives me the right to contest the contract and avoid early termination penalty.
Unhappy Verizon customer in Virginia