Need a POP/SMTP provider

[greencreeper]

I'm not fussed for the domain name headache - I just need a POP and SNMP provider. Or at least POP. My current provider is calling it a day Suggestions?

[greencreeper]

No one?

I just need email access. I know NTL/Virgin provide email accounts - but I want something seperate. Also want to avoid the big names like Hotmail and Google.

Suppose I could use a domain name I'd have to setup a PO Box though. Quickly becomes pricey.

hiya

http://freeola.com/freedom/

looks like it 'might' be ok, but I haven't tried it.

- personally I would recommend Googlemail.

Otherwise the alternative, as you say, is getting a domain name hosted

[greencreeper]

Googlemail - I'm too much of a conspiracy theorist. Going to have to be a domain name then. More hassle and expense

[MovedGoalPosts]

why can't you just use your current ISPs email @ntlworld.com

[greencreeper]

I want a seperate account for professional purposes - one that I can rely upon and can easily whinge about if things go wrong. NTL turned on spam filtering with no discussion what-so-ever, which says it all. And if I did have a problem, I'd have to talk some bloke reading a script. No ta.

just sign up for a dial up account payg with anyone and dont install the dial up settings you will get an email address that way try orange for example take it you mean smtp not snmp btw or is that something ive never come across

http://www.wanadoo-dialup.co.uk/

reg is down there btw but it will work later

[greencreeper]

It's an idea, Zing. And yes - I meant SMTP Confusing me protocols now. It's my age

[Graham M]

Simple Network Management Protocol, great for sending email

[greencreeper]

Originally Posted by Zeph

Simple Network Management Protocol, great for sending email

Yes, Zeph. Thanks for pointing that out. I can go off people you know

[Graham M]

Love ya

[pedantic]

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

just sign up for a dial up account payg with anyone and dont install the dial up settings you will get an email address that way try orange for example take it you mean smtp not snmp btw or is that something ive never come across

http://www.wanadoo-dialup.co.uk/

reg is down there btw but it will work later

I'd be surprised if that would work, you normally have to be dialled in to use an ISP's pop and smtp servers. My own ISP doesn't allow you use the email system, unless you have login details, or take out an email package subscription.

Originally Posted by pedantic

I'd be surprised if that would work, you normally have to be dialled in to use an ISP's pop and smtp servers. My own ISP doesn't allow you use the email system, unless you have login details, or take out an email package subscription.

I think that is what the zingle means?

-you can sign up for a 'package', i.e. a dial up one, which is never used, which will get you the email addy & website .....

[AntiSilence]

Have a look at www.1and1.co.uk for hosting. They do a £1.99 a month (currently 25% off at £1.49) deal. That'll get you some webspace and 20 email addresses. Need a domain name on top of that mind, but a co.uk one is only £1.99 a year.

[pedantic]

Originally Posted by homealone

I think that is what the zingle means?

-you can sign up for a 'package', i.e. a dial up one, which is never used, which will get you the email addy & website .....

Yes you can obtain an email addy, but unless you actually use their dial up settings, many ISP's will reject any attempts to send email using their SMTP servers. This is to stop spammers from setting up email addresses, and sending mail from outside of the ISP's network.