AT&T Confirms it's Not Blocking Access to Bitcoin Ports
AT&T has confirmed it is not intentionally blocking customers from using their bitcoin ports, contrary to some allegations in recent days. DSLReports.com, a website that reviews ISPs and conducts Internet speed connection tests, reported yesterday that AT&T confirmed that the company does not block the bitcoin port 8333 or attempt to block bitcoin nodes for its customers. Any customer experiencing a problem should contact AT&T customer care, the company stated. The situation would not be worth mentioning except for the fact that the topic has generated discussion on various websites,....
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