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Prodigy.net

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Prodigy.net is operated by AT&T / Prodigy. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.

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Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
1
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for prodigy.net Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.

1 RECORD
#10
mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net 74.6.144.41
Reachable
SMTP Handshake Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections. Responsive
BANNER220 mtaproxy108.att.mail.ne1.yahoo.com ESMTP ready
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

prodigy.net Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC

2/3 PASS
SPF Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers. Pass
TXTv=spf1 include:_ipspf.yahoo.com ~all
Authorized senders are defined and pass SPF policy.
DKIM DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS. Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for prodigy.net.
No DKIM signature was detected. Receivers cannot verify the integrity of outbound mail.
DMARC Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject. None
TXTv=DMARC1; p=none; fo=1; rua=mailto:dmarc_rua@emaildefense.proofpoint.com; ruf=mailto:dmarc_ruf@emaildefense.proofpoint.com
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

prodigy.net Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

30 YEARS OLD
RegistrarCSC Corporate Domains, Inc.
IANA ID299
RegisteredSeptember 8, 1995
Last UpdatedApril 19, 2026
ExpiresSeptember 8, 2026
Age30 years
TLD.net
Authoritative Nameservers (6)
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  • a1-212.akam.net
  • a9-66.akam.net
  • a4-66.akam.net
  • a14-65.akam.net
  • a8-64.akam.net
Registrant
AT&T SERVICES, INC.
MO, UNITED STATES
About this Domain

About prodigy.net

prodigy.net is a legacy U.S. ISP domain from Prodigy, one of America's earliest online services. Now part of AT&T, legacy addresses continue through AT&T/Yahoo infrastructure.

prodigy.net operates through Yahoo infrastructure with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

The mail servers validate recipients and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not operate as catch-all.

For delivery, follow Yahoo's sender guidelines.

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Common Questions About prodigy.net

Is prodigy.net a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. prodigy.net is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as ISP Email Provider operated by AT&T / Prodigy and addresses on prodigy.net are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid prodigy.net mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a prodigy.net email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a prodigy.net email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @prodigy.net mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against prodigy.net's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a prodigy.net email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to prodigy.net's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the prodigy.net mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for prodigy.net?
prodigy.net currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is mx-att.mail.am0.yahoodns.net, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a prodigy.net address. The full list with priorities and IP addresses is in the MX Records panel above. MX records tell sending servers where to route email for prodigy.net.
Does prodigy.net use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
prodigy.net has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: none). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate prodigy.net mail.
Why do emails to prodigy.net bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from prodigy.net usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to prodigy.net's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so prodigy.net's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of prodigy.net email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of prodigy.net addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, prodigy.net catch-all detection, role-account detection, and disposable-domain matching. Results typically come back within minutes and previously-failed addresses on your blacklist are reprocessed for free. For continuous high-volume needs, see our unlimited email verification API.
Is it safe to accept signups from prodigy.net email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. prodigy.net is a legitimate email service and signups from @prodigy.net behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block prodigy.net by default.
What email format does prodigy.net use for usernames?
Most prodigy.net mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@prodigy.net, firstinitiallast@prodigy.net, or first@prodigy.net, but the actual local-part rules depend on AT&T / Prodigy. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @prodigy.net address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the prodigy.net risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for prodigy.net combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The prodigy.net score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is prodigy.net a valid ISP email domain?
Yes, prodigy.net is a valid email domain provided by AT&T / Prodigy to its internet subscribers. It is a legitimate ISP-issued email address.
Is prodigy.net a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, prodigy.net is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an ISP-provided email service tied to an internet subscription from AT&T / Prodigy.
What mail server does prodigy.net use?
prodigy.net uses mail servers operated by AT&T / Prodigy. Check the MX records section above for specific server details and authentication configuration.
Can I send marketing emails to prodigy.net addresses?
Yes, you can send marketing emails to prodigy.net addresses with proper opt-in consent. ISP email providers apply spam filtering, and addresses may become inactive if subscribers cancel their internet service. Regular list verification is recommended.
How do I verify an email address at prodigy.net?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify prodigy.net addresses via SMTP checks. ISP domains may have specific rate limiting or greylisting behaviors. Our tool handles these provider-specific configurations automatically.