The only way.
I've given up setting anyone up on national ISP's. I never know when they'll vanish.
Now I only recommend local ISP's. At least you can find the person you have to deal with. I recommend drizzle.com in Seattle. The woman owns it is a Unix jockey from way back. Someone who actually understands the Internet.
Of course, she might, eventually, be bought out. Just about anyone can be bought. But I have a much better feeling about being able to work with her if that happens than dealing with some nameless corporation. At least this way, the person I call wil know what is going on and why.
