Re: Interconnects

[Ralph Doncaster <ralph () istop com>]

> There are some relatively small regionals like NYIIX where you won't find
> many large carriers, but they still have their own little nitch markets.  

There's been rumors of NYIIX and PAIX-NY linking up like SIX and
PAIX-seattle.

>   * Price - In these times of cost conciousness (and transit available 
>     for less than the price of peering), many people are taking a step back
>     and realizing that PAIX services are OUTRAGEOUSLY priced vs the
>     competition. Some big carriers are turning down their PAIX switch
>     ports, even at Palo Alto.

Which is why I was surprised that Paul offered PAIX-seattle connectivity
for a $300 one-time charge for those who are already connected to SIX.

-Ralph