If a static "domain" will do, you can use dyndns.org or dhs.org.  Then
with a client to auto-update their DNS systems, you can refer to your
system by the same address regardless of your IP.

http://wokan.home.dhs.org/
(The above may not work depending on @Home's reaction to the current
Code Red problems.)

Eric Van Buskirk wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have qwest.net "service."  I want to obtain a static IP address, but qwest
> wants an extra $35.00 over and above the roughly $135.00 per month I pay
> (for local home phone, dsl line, ISP, long distance, FEES) .  I have their
> DSL Select plan.
> 
> Can anyone recommend a cheaper way to get a static IP address in the Phoenix
> area, while still being able to maintain a high-speed connection?  I have
> checked into ION, but they have given me conflicting info about whether I am
> eligible or not.  Can anyone besides Cocks and ION compare in terms of price
> and speed?  Must one be a monopolist to have a fast, "inexpensive" product?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> e
> 
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