Sure, some internet service providers (or I.S.P.s) — like Comcast and AT&T — allow you to keep your email address when you leave, but others — like Spectrum — will disconnect your email service as soon as you jump ship. Pick your new email providerIf you’re going to leave your current email service, you’ll need to pick a new service to house all your messages. There are countless email services, but most people will probably want to go with one of the following:Gmail : Google’s Gmail is one of the most popular email services around, for good reason. Just remember that no matter what email service you use, your privacy is only as good as the email service your friends, family and colleagues are using — just because your email service isn’t scanning your email doesn’t mean your friends’ email service isn’t scanning the emails you send to them. Migrate your old emails to your new inboxNow you need to ask yourself a question: Do you want to keep all your old emails?

Source: New York Times January 24, 2020 22:30 UTC