How does 'mostly OK' sit with you?
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CURL ERROR: Attempted connection on: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr
(6) Couldn't resolve host 'www.paypal.com'
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This is telling me that there was a DNS problem (name lookup failed).
However,
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Trying direct HTTP on port 80 instead ...
CURL RESPONSE RECEIVED - Communications OKAY
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This is suggesting that the DNS failure was only temporary, because when it tried again using a different port to the same server/host the lookup was actually successful.
The question needs to be asked, is the problem you are having 'consistent', or does it seem to come and go with no apparent pattern?
If it seems to come and go you'll be looking for a DNS related cause.
If it is consistent you are probably another victim of the AT&T routing/firewall problem.
Cheers
Rod
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