Is it possible to get a static ip address from now

[cjacs]

Is it possible to get a static ip address from now broadband

[schnapps · Accepted solution]

Hi @cjacs 

NOW don't use a Static IP address and use a Dynamic IP.

If you are after a Static IP address from your Broadband Provider you will have to find an ISP who offers a Static IP service.

[cjacs]

Thank you for your help

[Jayach]

Most ISP's charge for a static IP, if they offer them at all. One who will supply them on request for free, starts with V (and isn't Virgin)

[chilli2]

As far as a know plusnet also offer a static IP for a small one off payment.

 However there are other ways to skin a cat, such as a Dynamic DNS service

[RoyB]

@cjacs 

If I may ask, why do you want a static IP address?

As we may be able to offer an alternative solution to the underlying need you have, if we know what that is.

[cjacs]

Hi thank you for your reply. I access a online service and for security it checks my ip address. If the router reboots or I have a power cut it means I have to register my new ip with the service which is possible but time consuming

[RoyB]

@cjacs 

I had a Dynamic DNS service I used in Spain that required this.

The irony of a Dynamic DNS server that could not cope with my IP address being dynamic was not lost on me, but at least re-identifying took only seconds 😛