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Does Metronet give you a public IP?

Short answer: Residential Metronet often starts on CGNAT (customer reports; Metronet doesn't say so on a page we found). The official path to a public IPv4 is Metronet's residential static IP add-on at $10 per month.

Does it use CGNAT by default?

Yes according to multiple customer reports; not stated on an official Metronet page we found. Confidence is low (reports only). See the Metronet ISP page for the cited threads.

Official path to a public IPv4

Paid static IP add-on. Metronet's support article What is a Static IP and how do I add one to my Services? says you can add a static IP address to your Metronet services for $10 per month. It lists hosting from home, file servers, port forwarding, and remote access as reasons people want one.

Contact Metronet support (chat or the contacts on that page) to add it. Some community reports say callers occasionally got a public IP free for a period; the published price is $10/mo.

Note Metronet's acceptable use policy restricts operating servers on residential service unless you're a non-residential customer or expressly authorized. A public IP doesn't override the terms.

What about IPv6?

Customer reports say no residential IPv6 in many markets (possibly available in select ones). Not confirmed on an official Metronet page we found. Check the checker on your line.

How to confirm on your line

1. Follow how to tell if you're behind CGNAT.
2. A WAN address in 100.64.0.0/10 is the shared CGNAT range (explainer).

More detail and sources: Does Metronet use CGNAT?

This site sticks to ISP facts. It doesn't review or recommend third-party products or services. Policies change; check the linked Metronet page before you rely on it.