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Re: NAP Architecture


From: dlr () bungi com (Dave Rand)
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 09:24:45 PST

[In the message entitled "Re: NAP Architecture" on Oct 29,  9:06, the Riz writes:]

This *is* becoming more popular; in the US, the main problem is that many
(most?) of the exchange points are operated by telcos, who are tariffed.
This means that any connection between separate entities is a "circuit"
that they must charge a certain minimum amount for.  As more telcos manage
to move their exchange point operations into the non-regulated portion of
their respected businesses, this may change, and exchanges are currently
being built by non-telco entities, which are allowed to have more
reasonable charges to connect cages in the same facility together.
(Disclaimer: in my other life, I work for one such facility... the PAIX in
Palo Alto)



I'm confused.  PAIX charges a similar amount ($1000/mo) for dry copper
between two consenting parties at PAIX.  Again, for $27 worth of wire,
and $300 worth of labour?  This is reasonable?

IMHO, $50/month is reasonable for copper cross-connects, with a $300
installation charge.  Even $100 per month.  But $1000?


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Dave Rand
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