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Re: economic value of low AS numbers


From: Sebastian Spies <s+Mailinglisten.nanog () sloc de>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:04:12 +0100

Hi Dave,


On 17.11.2011 15:53, Dave Hart wrote:

I recognize there's no practical shortage of AS numbers.  BGP's
preference for low AS numbers doesn't come into play much.  On the
other hand, a low AS number can't hurt at the human level when
negotiating peering or attracting customers.
Could you explain, what you mean with "BGP's preference for low AS
numbers".


Sebastian





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