Re: UUNET Pulling Peering Agreements

[Karl Denninger <karl () Mcs Net>]

On Fri, May 02, 1997 at 10:27:27PM -0700, Adam Waters wrote:
> Currently we peer with UUNet across Mae-West and have for over
> two years. We have been trying to extend this peering to the many
> other NAP's where we have DS3 connectivity for over 10 months now,
> as sound network design would indicate, but these efforts have been
> repeatedly rejected by UUNet. Recently, we also recieved the "from 
> letter" telling us our peering would be shut off in June.  We have 
> so far declined to sign the NDA papers with UUNet regarding this.
>
> We are seeking a solution to the the problem without entering into
> a dead-end NDA that prevents us from actually doing so. I encourage
> others who are in the same boat to contact us to exchange thoughts
> on the matter.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Adam Waters

I suggest considering a class legal action and/or a direct call to the FTC
asking for an investigation if you believe this behavior is anti-competitive.

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