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[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? -- Dave Rand [email protected] http://www.bungi.com
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