Alex Bernea wrote:
A quick update. My ISP unblocked the smtp port, for now, just outbound. I
can send mail, without using their smtp.
Still no inbound mail. I checked with nmap both inside and outside the
network and my ISP still filters inbound traffic. I called them 3 times
already to fix the problem and they said they are working on it. I will keep
calling until they do.
and while you are at it, ask them to give you a custom reverse DNS.
$ host 79.116.195.248
248.195.116.79.in-addr.arpa domain name pointer
79-116-195-248.dynamic.brasov.rdsnet.ro.
with this, many sites will block you, put your mail in a junk folder or
even discard it.