Screamer ISP does not allocate Public IP's

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For those of you wanting to switch to Screamer as your ISP, I would hold off for a while...

They do not allocate public IP addresses to their ADSL capped clients.

I am currently running with SAOL and have been for a while now. When connecting with them we where allocated a 196.XXX.XXX.XXX address.

Last night I decided I wanted to test out SEACOM and Screamer and applied for an 5GB capped account.

Everything went through fine. Yet, after the connecting for the 1st time I saw that I was allocated a 10.XXX.XXX.XXX address.

This means that my DYNDNS address is useless to access my servers etc at home. :mad:

Never mind the fact that I had to tell their support staff that this was the problem after they had to look at it for about an hour today. :mad::mad:

They said to me this could be activated within next week or so! But this account is actually useless to me right now as I host a small mail server etc on my ADSL line.

Looks like I am going to have to try another ISP that uses seacom. Suppose it is also my fault for just assuming that they would automatically just provide me with a public IP even if it is a Dynamic one. :confused:
 
Dude, seriously?

Where have you been for the last two weeks?

This is old news. We knew about this on the first day already. :D

Hopefully, they will be fixing this soon.
 
Garyvdh said:
Dude, seriously?

Where have you been for the last two weeks?

This is old news. We knew about this on the first day already. :D

Hopefully, they will be fixing this soon.
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its all ibiwisi :p

howzit said:
We should have our IP's recognised on all networks within the next 2 weeks and we will then stop NAT'ing and will operate as a Tier 1 ISP.
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still tiny wait to go it seems :(
 
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Hi Guys
As per normal we are very busy making sure our systems are able to handle the volumes that we hope to be able to supply. Although our systems are rhobust we were let down by some up stream providers and the recognition of our IP's which meant that we were forced to NAT our network which prevented some of our clients using our system for what they needed.

We are committed to providing the SA Consumer with the most affordable broadband available, be it on our own WiMAX network or over ADSL.

We should have our IP's recognised on all networks within the next 2 weeks and we will then stop NAT'ing and will operate as a Tier 1 ISP.

A lot of our clients have been very complimentary about out service but we do realise that there are those that feel we have not given them the ultimate service that we are aiming for and that they expect from us.

As a token of appreciation to those clients who feel they have not received a great service but have stayed with us and helped us by stress testing our systems I have been authorised to offer you a full discount for your November bill.

So if you feel you were not able to use the system to its maximum in Nov please PM me your account no and you will be credited for your Nov invoice. As the debit order runs have already gone through this credit will be applied against your invoice at the end of Dec.

Thanks again for your help and patience. We promise it will be worth it in a week or two.
 
Garyvdh said:
Dude, seriously?

Where have you been for the last two weeks?

This is old news. We knew about this on the first day already. :D

Hopefully, they will be fixing this soon.
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LMAO Sorry :( :o:o:o:o:o

Have been out of action for quite a while recovering from a car accident.

1st time I have been logged on in a long time. First time I have actually had a chance to do some work on my own network as well. :(

Just wish their tech support guys would have told me this when I phoned them to find out if what I wanted would work on my setup.
 
While we're on this topic, are they even allowed to do this? Doesn't it violate an RFC or two:confused:
 
JediMaster said:
LMAO Sorry :( :o:o:o:o:o

Have been out of action for quite a while recovering from a car accident.

1st time I have been logged on in a long time. First time I have actually had a chance to do some work on my own network as well. :(

Just wish their tech support guys would have told me this when I phoned them to find out if what I wanted would work on my setup.
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haha! No worries. Sorry to hear about the accident man :(

We are all hoping that they can get it sorted as soon as possible, cos it will be really really sweet once they do!
 
Kaufies said:
While we're on this topic, are they even allowed to do this? Doesn't it violate an RFC or two:confused:
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I would have no idea....

Garyvdh said:
haha! No worries. Sorry to hear about the accident man :(

We are all hoping that they can get it sorted as soon as possible, cos it will be really really sweet once they do!
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Thanks, am recovering well. Amazing how out of touch one get with things after spending some time in ICU...lol! Think I will wait then and see what they can do about gettig it sorted out, like you said really hope they can...
 
Pm'd the Screamer rep on the forum and he offered the suspension or refund. I said that if they could guarantee it would be running in two weeks then I would keep the account.

I think I was just more peeved at the fact that I was lied too to make the sale.

Thanks everyone for the help!
 
didn't screamer say they would have it sorted last week? oh wait..i forgot how how much they have lied over the last few years
 
Screamer Service is Still Crap..... Been @ 6-12kbps for the last 2 days now...

It briefly shot to 34kbps but this lasted about 2 days.....

Thinking of switching Axcess or something decent and pay a bitmore...

Give it another month then want a refund.....
 
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