[AccessD] CDOSYS

On 18 Jul 2006 at 13:30, MartyConnelly wrote:

> It really does happen with one of the bigger ISP's in Canada, with Shaw
> Cable, at least for Residential accounts. Haven't checked if Business
> accounts get access to a special server to get around this..
> 
> http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca/CustomerCare/InternetSupport/Residential/Email/Serv
> iceDetails.htm
> 
> half way down.
> "Note: For security reasons, POP3 and SMTP services cannot be accessed from
> non-Shaw Internet connections. However, Shaw email services can be accessed
> from any Internet connection using webmail.shaw.ca."
> 
> In other words if you have a PDA or laptop with wireless internet access,
> you have to use a WebMail site to get and send email, no SMTP or POP3. You
> have to be behind a cable modem inside Shaw's domain to use SMTP or Pop3.
> 
> Shaw is primarily a cable TV company, so they are not keen on phone access.
> They do have it available though.
> 

If I was in Canada, I'd certainly not use Shaw :-)


-- 
Stuart