I would think the latter. If so, would anyone know why it is that the backbone providers are so resistant to giving out blocks to do this?
If backbone operators do not efficiently allocate IP space to their downstream customers then the next time they need additional IP space they will not be able to get any. Everyone in the food chain has to operate under the same policies of justifying IP space based on need and using the space efficiently. There is more info on this at http://www.arin.net and in particular you should have a look through the recommended reading section especially any documents relating to CIDR. ******************************************************** Michael Dillon voice: +1-650-482-2840 Senior Systems Architect fax: +1-650-482-2844 PRIORI NETWORKS, INC. http://www.priori.net "The People You Know. The People You Trust." ********************************************************