Feb 15, 2009: Mail Server Changes
The account quota is increased from 100M to 300M. The folder limit is increased from 50 to 100.
Jan 14, 2009: Enhanced Spam Digest Message
The daily Spam Digest Message has been enhanced to allow viewing a message, releasing it from the quarantine, deleting it, or whitelist the sender.
Nov 14, 2008: 8M ADSL
We now offer 8M / 512K Standard ADSL.
Contact
Aug 24, 2008: New IP Addresses
The conversion from the old IP address space (209.205.176.0 - 209.205.179.255) to the new IP address space is almost complete.
If you are still using the old IP addresses please change to new IP addresses immediately.
In particular, if you are using DNS Server addresses of 209.205.176.2 and 209.205.176.3, change them to 204.14.144.2 and 204.14.144.3.
The old IP addresses will stop working on Aug 30.
If you have any questions contact
June 22, 2008: Metro Ethernet
We are now offering Metro Ethernet connections in some areas.
It provides speeds from 2M to 40M, both down and up.
Contact
June 15, 2008: New IP Addresses
We are converting the remaining IP addresses from the old IP address space (209.205.176.0 - 209.205.179.255) to one of the new IP address spaces.
If you are using an old IP address we will contact you to coordinate the change.
If you have any questions contact
Sept 7, 2007: End of Usenet News Service
As of Jan 1, 2008 we will no longer be offering Usenet News (NNTP) service. There aren't enough users to justify continuing it any more.
Aug 1, 2007: New Speed Test
We have a new
July 25, 2007: Dial-In Change
On Saturday, 8/4, we plan to switch to a new Dial-In (56K and IDSN) server. The new server requires a suffix be added to your current Dial-In Username. For example, "jdoe" becomes "jdoe@dial.idsno.net". You can make this change now, as the current Dial-In server will accept either format. Your Dial-In Password remains the same.
May 26, 2007: Mail Server Changes
The switch to the new mail server is complete. Spam is now quarantined on the server in the Spam folder. Users can set up their own whitelists and blacklists. A daily Spam Digest message is sent so you can see what is in the quarantine. The account quota is increased from 30M to 100M. The folder limit is increased from 10 to 50.
May 8, 2007: Wi-Fi
We now offer Wi-Fi equipment, setup and service.
Check out our
Mar 5, 2007: Larger Mail Accounts
The default size of mail accounts was increased from 20M to 30M.
Jan 8, 2007: ADSL Extras
Our ADSL Setup now includes an ADSL2+ Modem/Router with Firewall, ADSL Filters (if needed) and a Surge Protector for the phone line (while supplies last).
Nov 30, 2006: Custom ADSL
In some areas we now offer Custom ADSL with speeds up to 8M down and 1M up, in addition to faster upload speeds in general.
Check out the complete list on our
Aug 9, 2006: 256K ADSL
The 256K / 128K speed ADSL is available again.
Jun 12, 2006: Southern Star now part of Integrated Data Systems and Hunt Telecom
Southern Star is pleased to announce that we are now part of Integrated Data Systems and Hunt Telecom. IDS operates the Co-Location facility where our equipment has been located for the last 3 years, among other things and Hunt Telecom is a telephone company. This merger allows Southern Star to offer additional services and gives us a larger staff with a more varied expertise.
You shouldn't notice any change to your service. We will gradually be making some improvements but nothing which should disrupt your normal operations. Billing will be on a more regular basis as the accounting info is moved to the new system.
You can reach us just as before. The only changes are that the mailing address will gradually shift from the PO Box to Southern Star, 106 Metairie Lawn Dr #200, Metairie LA 70001, and the fax number is now 504-832-1877.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to
Feb 18, 2006: ADSL Modems
In addition to our standard ADSL2+ Modem/Router/Switch we now also have an ADSL2+ Modem/Router. It costs a bit less for those who only plan to connect one computer or have their own Switch.
Jan 2, 2006: ADSL Surge Protectors
We have a new supply of ADSL Surge Protectors. These protect your ADSL modem against electrical surges on the phone line. We are giving them away to customers as long as our supply lasts. Contact us if you would like one. No charge!
