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North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical Re: BigISP<-->SmallISP peerings
> all the Real Big ISPs use a technique of routing called 'closest exit'. They do, and the effect is that they then wash their hands of the congestion problems that occur. Furthest exit would give a provider the most control over quality of service but would be expensive*. Best exit (perhaps closest unless there is congestion, then furthest) doesn't seem possible with current routing technology. * - but many might be willing to pay for it - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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