From: Matt Fretwell (mattfbauchan.org)
Date: Wed Mar 01 2006 - 12:02:02 CST

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On Wed, 1 Mar 2006 23:28:46 +1030
"Brendan Grossman" <brendangrossman.id.au> wrote:

> Unfortunately, the difference between a static and dynamic IP
> for me here in Australia, is a loss of 7mbps off my
> connection, or, an extra $80+ per month. I have ADSL2+
> (cable's unavailable) and the only static IP plans I've found
> are "business" plans, and they're usually over $100 per month.
>
> Sure, having a static IP makes things easier, but I have a
> script that checks my IP every hour and if it's changed,
> updates it. So there's probably not a huge difference, just a
> static IP would give me peace of mind and would ensure unless
> the connection were to go down, mail would never bounce.

 Generally, it is a case of getting one of the business grade
services. You will lose downlink speed on the basic business
service, or get charged disproportionately for a faster link,
but if you are running a mailserver on this link, it is a case
of either suck in the extra cost and run a mailserver that will
get your mail to its final destination, or run the risk of being
blocked by various external MTA's if you stay as you are.
Granted, the price does seem steep, but you do also get extra
benefits that a consumer grade connection will not.

 There are many of us who would like to pay less, but
the reliabilty, (outgoing as well as receiving), makes a static
IP setup practically a must if you value your e-mail service.

Matt

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