Re: Pulling of Network Maps

["Daryl G. Jurbala" <daryl () introspect net>]

The pessimistic (and likely most realistic) take is that enabling 
potential customers to do research like that is seen as a missed 
opportunity for a sales contact.


------ Original Message ------
> From "Mike Hammett" <nanog () ics-il net>
To "NANOG" <nanog () nanog org>
Date 10/26/2023 12:17:22
Subject Pulling of Network Maps

> Has anyone else noticed a trend of some network operators that 
> previously offered street-level detailed maps, not only upon request, 
> but also posted publicly have started to only provide them upon quotes?
>
> Not even the popular online mapping services have 
> current-enough-to-be-useful maps.
>
> The claim is that it's proprietary. A) It wasn't before and B) No it 
> isn't. Everything you've ever done is a FOIA request or 811 design 
> ticket away.
>
> I'm not sure how this helps the companies. It certainly makes it harder 
> for me trying to piece networks together when they won't tell me where 
> they are until I give them A and Z locations. If it's too hard for me 
> to figure out where you are, you just plain won't get the sale.
>
>
>
> -----
> Mike Hammett
> Intelligent Computing Solutions
> http://www.ics-il.com
>
> Midwest-IX
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