Why does verizon block irc

IRC is not shareware. It is a large number of networks following a given protocol for communication. It is in essence, no different than IM.

Yes, it isn't the same thing, but it's still the same type of thing. Some software, such as mIRC, is shareware however. Verizon has stated in the past that they block IRC networks that are deemed "bad".

Trying to connect to a network like Efnet is probably not going to happen over Verizon unless you're lucky. The reason is that a lot of spammers and flooders are on the network and causing a lot of wasted bandwidth that Verizon does not want to deal with pay for.

Even so, it can be difficult to connect to IRC with Verizon depending where you live. There are times when you can get in touch with the right person at an ISP and they can get things working for you that are normally either purposely not allowed or just simply aren't set up and they don't want to set them up. But much of the time, no matter what ISP you have at least among larger ISPs , you aren't going to have much luck getting them to fix the problem.

Some laws have tried to prevent ISPs from discriminating certain protocols with only limited success. Others have given more power to the ISPs to do whatever they want. The best thing those who want free use of all protocols can do is to bug your representatives to put forward and vote for bills to provide open internet. It probably won't happen without enough people bugging their representatives across the country Invision Support Invision on irc. Wow, you were much more informative than Verizon was.

I really think they were just throwing words at me towards the end because I was actually willing to argue my view point. Thank you for the information. It's just very frustrating all in all because everytime I have ever upgraded my devices I was promised it would work..

I'm such an irc addict though I really wish I could convince them to let verizon users have it. Their forums are full of people complaining about it. Joined: Sep Tracing route to irc. I talked to the newtork owner, and he checked everything. I haven't been banned. As for yesterday Here is the tracert for the last server I was in.

Tracing route to rtc3. NET [ The thing is that that server right there, When I connect to it, it redirects me to a false server. I know this because I connected to the old server, via mIRC 6. Also, the first server, if I use a proxy, I can connect. IRC owners are ban happy bunch. Rattler join Havertown, PA. If you have an IP in the I am in the Other times I get an IP in the It has to do with web providers updating their IP validity tables or whatever they're called to mark that range as a valid IP block.

It's a PITA. I seem to get IPs in the I had this problem before, but it was involving the blocking of an entire hosting company to me which closed down due to Verizon and TeliaSilla blocking them.

I had called up Level 1 tech support with some information on what I had done, on how I tried on several Verizon connections, and ran Trace routes, along with talking to the host himself over MSN.

He put he on hold as he called my CO, then he wrote a trouble ticket. Lo and behind, 5 minutes later the entire hosting company was accessible again from Verizon, and I thank the tech who helped me out and the people who got the company unblocked somewhere so that I could get my data off of their servers before they closed in 2 weeks for taking it off the blacklist.

On a business DSL account, it would say host name unreachable. JGard New Member. Joined Jan 8, Messages 28 Reaction score 0. I paid for an Android IRC app and it's been working great for me. No connection problems, nothing.

It's a custom server but on port I'm also only on 3G, I leave wi-fi disabled on my phone at all times. Jgard, are you sure you are using WiFi? Edit: To answer your question Se7enLC, I believe its a blanket block on those ports, since PCs use the same connection for wireless broadband.

Last edited: Jan 19, And if it can happen to a computer - it can happen to a phone. Maybe it hasn't yet but I bet it can. Nevermind that my office doesn't even offer wifi and I've been on IRC from my desk numerous times. Anomander Active Member. I use Andchat and IRC works just fine on my droid. What servers are you trying to connect to?

I use Undernet and everything seems to be fine there. CKyle22 Member. Joined Nov 19, Messages Reaction score 0. I've only been unable to connect to P2P-Network via 3G.

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