Re: Question on peering strategies

[James Bensley <jwbensley () gmail com>]

> > On 22 May 2016, at 07:33, Max Tulyev <maxtul () netassist ua> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I wonder why a "VLAN exchange" does not exists. Or I do not know any?
> >
> > In my understanding it should be a switch, and people connected can
> > easily order a private VLAN between each other (or to private group)
> > through some kind of web interface.
> >
> > That should be a more easy and much less expensive way for private
> > interconnects than direct wires.

On 23 May 2016 at 09:59, Marty Strong via NANOG <nanog () nanog org> wrote:
> This does exist, often called an elastic fabric, e.g. Megaport
>
> Regards,
> Marty Strong
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As Marty said, it does exist. AN example from LONAP in the UK:
https://www.lonap.net/fees.php

Private VLANs between members = FREE

Another option is using a provider like IXReach (now "Console"), take
a peering to them, and then down multiple VLANs they can through you
peerings to different IXs from around the world and to other networks:
http://www.ixreach.com/

Cheers,
James.