Yup. Anyway, using port 465

greg — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:41 +0000

Yup.

Anyway, using port 465 worked fine if anyone else has a similar issue try it.
The mail server handling the SMTP will need a certificate for SSL, but of course should have one anyway.

I agree that it is an unwise

pr0gr4mm3r — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:04:02 +0000

I agree that it is an unwise move as well. Why can't I send out spam on port 465?

Nice one, you were spot on

greg — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:19:35 +0000

Nice one, you were spot on (unfortunately).

They are with AT&T, and like your findings with Comcast, they block port 25 too.
"In an attempt to control unsolicited email (spam)"

That's plain stupidity. Removing a vital part of a system simply to stop bad things. It's like banning cars simply because there are road traffic accidents.
I cannot believe they do it.

Anyway, they suggested using port 465 with SSL. I haven't had chance to get them to test that yet, but it isn't really a direct alternative.

We have these systems designed, developed and put in place to allow our usages, like port 25 as default for outgoing emails, then a "clever" ISP just blocks it.
Why not just block the entire internet, then their clients wont get any spam, viruses or other problems with the service.

Cheers pr0gr4mm3r. At least I know what the problem is to look for a resolve now.

I can't send email out to my

pr0gr4mm3r — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:07:18 +0000

I can't send email out to my SMTP server on the standard port 25, and my ISP is to blame. Try a telnet connection to make sure nothing is blocked. If it is, try an SSL port or see if you can get it changed on the server.

There was a few occasions when apparently the loading bars were going for a long time, instead of an error or failure of incorrect login poping up in a few seconds.

I connect to a server that requires my full email address to log in as well, and I don't have any problems with it. I use the '@' and not the '+'.

Yeah that is something to

greg — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:44:14 +0000

Yeah that is something to consider.

There was a few occasions when apparently the loading bars were going for a long time, instead of an error or failure of incorrect login poping up in a few seconds.

What kind of connection does

pr0gr4mm3r — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:35:55 +0000

What kind of connection does this computer have? That would be another difference from your computer.