Re: Different Internet service providers

[Vu Anh Tu <fpt-noc () fpt net>]

Hi,

You don't need a standard for this. Just ask them on their POP. I'm  
pretty sure no ISP has 2 POP to provide 2 type of lastmiles access. 1  
POP will not provide you redundancy.

Vu Anh Tu.
FPT Telecom.


On Aug 12, 2008, at 10:31 PM, Francisco Neira Basso wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I am trying to defend my point about the following:
> To have real redundancy with our Internet access it is necessary to  
> have 2 different ISPs.
>
> At the moment, we have two providers, one with a fiberoptic last  
> mile and the other with microwave link. Obviously they also have  
> different networks and points of presence.
>
> One of the providers is arguing and willing to sell us _both_  
> accesses and I want to backup my point with additional arguments.
>
> Is there a written standard such as 17799 or 27001 that recommends  
> different ISPs in order to enhance the business continuity?
>
> Thanks in advance for yuor replies and comments.
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> --
> Francisco Neira B.
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