In this thread, someone just recently reactivated their character and a mod responded as if the service is currently back up.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...-Service-Issue

Is there a new way to do this? I went to the playonline website way and it still says the site is under maintenance still.

As you know, this service has been gone since march with no word on development since August. I personally want this service back so if it's back i'll be pretty dang excited.

Here are two threads, one japanese, one english from people who want this service back.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...81%84%E3%81%A6

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...vation-Service

Hopefully a staff member responds with some good news or any news.