cuJeff F.
Fastmail Openess and Support
I have known about Fastmail since the 1980s, when I ran a Cyrus email system at the University of Arizona and would note Fastmail postings on the Cyrus mailing list, often giving bug fixes. Since retiring in 2017, I had been using 'gmail', which I disliked hugely for its opaque nature, its ads, and its lack of privacy. I finally pushed myself to move my email provider to Fastmail and I have been delighted ever since. I recently needed their tech support to figure out why a particular address was bouncing. The tech response figured out the problem and I was pleased at the technical nature of the response and resulting discussion about why a delivery tool I used to check that the address was deliverable was giving an incorrect answer. As an oldtime Unix (and then Linux) hacker since about 1981, I just love the openness of Fastmail and its respect for privacy. and the kind of tech support Fastmail provides.
Response from FastmailMay 18, 2026
What a wonderful review—thank you so much! We are so glad to hear that you've found a home for your email with us. Our support team enjoyed digging into technical details with you. Here's to ad-free, privacy-respecting email for many more years to come!



