What is happening with BigPond email?
Telstra has moved closer to the full closure of its long-running BigPond brand after announcing a new Telstra Mail email service that will swallow up BigPond webmail. The telco has been in the process of shutting down the BigPond brand since late 2013, when it changed its BigPond homepage to Telstra Media branding.
Why is BigPond blocking my emails?
It is however likely that mail from certain Mail.com servers are being blocked by Spam filters at Bigpond as they have lists of IP addresses that have been associated with spam previously and so proactively block any with these addresses.
Is my BigPond email IMAP or POP?
IMAP
Bigpond.com (Telstra Mail) provides IMAP access to your Bigpond.com (Telstra Mail) account, so you can connect to your email from mobile devices and desktop email clients.
What is the SMTP server for BigPond?
Outgoing server address: mail.bigpond.com. Outgoing server port: 465 (recommended) or 587.
Is Telstra having problems with emails?
BigPond remains the primary email client for customers in Australia, even amidst Telstra’s plans to fully discontinue the brand and have Telstra takeover all email services moving forward.
Can I still use my BigPond email?
How can I keep my Bigpond or Optus email address and move service provider? Telstra customers have free access to their email for a year after canceling their plan. It will cost $79 per year to keep it active thereafter.
How do I whitelist BigPond?
Login to your Bigpond mail. On the upper right hand of the screen, click on the gear icon that reads “Settings”. 2. On the left, right under SETTINGS, click on “Mail” and then click on “Safe Senders”.
How do I update my BigPond settings?
To fix this error, use the following steps.
- Choose Settings > Manage Accounts.
- Choose the account that’s out-of-date to display the account settings dialog.
- Choose Change mailbox sync settings > Advanced mailbox settings.
Where are my BigPond email settings?
Setup Your Bigpond.net Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP
| Bigpond.net (Telstra Mail) SMTP Server | mail.bigpond.com |
|---|---|
| SMTP port | 465 |
| SMTP security | SSL |
| SMTP username | Your full email address |
| SMTP password | Your Bigpond.net password |
What are IMAP settings for BigPond?
Email Settings for Bigpond.com
- Server: imap.telstra.com.
- Port: 993.
- Security: SSL/TLS.
- Username: Your full email address.
- Password: Your password.
How do I fix BigPond settings?
Why has my email suddenly stopped working?
There are many reasons why email may stop working (incorrect email settings, wrong email passwords, etc.), however, the first step to identify the issue with your email is to review for any error messages on your end.