Sprint ending PCS Mail service 12/2008, outgoing mail on Mogul

Extrikate · #1 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 05:48 PM

I received an email from Sprint stating that they have decided to end their PCS Mail service in December.

I have a Roadrunner email account and the only way that I can send from my Mogul is to use Sprint's outgoing mail server.

Does anyone know of a workaround or other setup/method for getting Pocket Outlook to send mail for a Roadrunner account?

Darkflame808 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 06:12 PM

Enable SMTP authorization and put your login and password into the details.

madman16420 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 06:30 PM

we already know this if u search u wold find how to do it

**Geekcop** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 06:38 PM

I believe what the OP wants to know is, in light of the fact that Sprint is shutting down email service, will the workaround of using Sprint's SMTP server still work?

**CozBoogie** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 06:46 PM

I'm gonna move this to the Software Forum for increased viewing pleasure.

late,
Coz

robp23 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madman16420

we already know this if u search u wold find how to do it

Ummm re-read the post. Why were on this subject. If you just p***** on the thread wouldnt that be easier than posting what you did. BTW he/she has 3 post and prob doesn't know any better. Try to lighten up on new people there. Might make then want to stay around alittle.

Later.

LoneSnark · #7 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 11:29 PM

I think you need to sign up with another free-carrier, such as gmail to route your E-Mails for you.

During RR setup, leave everything they same, but change the smtp server to smtp.gmail.com, fill in the information for that account, and it will send using that account.

**guitardoc64** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 11:49 PM

They are changing to that mobile email thing, which personally upsets me not. Never used PCS mail, don't use the mobile thing either.

**CozBoogie** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-29-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geekcop

I believe what the OP wants to know is, in light of the fact that Sprint is shutting down email service, will the workaround of using Sprint's SMTP server still work?

If this is indeed what this OP is asking then lets discuss that. Otherwise I'll merged this into the other discussions regarding Sprint shutting down their email service.

late,
Coz

Extrikate · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the responses. I appologize for starting a new thread, but when I performed a search I couldn't find an answer to my question.

My understanding is that Roadrunner does not allow outsite access to their SMTP servers. Any attempts I have made to use RR's smtp have been unsucessful. I have tried adjusting the settings and had no luck.

When I first ran into this problem, with my 6600, the most popular suggestion was to use the Sprint PCS smtp server for outgoing mail. I hadn't heard that there was another alternative. PCS mail just made it easy to setup the outgoing mail to still display my correct, non-SPCS, email address.

I will try another search regarding the SMTP setup.