Re: transit across the ixs

you might be amused to write a bit of code to see if your ix peers are giving you next-hops of other provider(s). it is clear that a number of providers are selling transit across the ixs. not at all cool.

Well, that is actually up the the IX operators and participants. Some do think it is cool and a much desired feature. Its a really good way to reduce expensive telecoms costs. Of course in the US, where bandwidth is free, your castigation of this behaviour may be appropriate.

we can't decide whether to force next hop on their routes, or keep watching and de-peer them if they do not cease and desist. what do others do in this circumstance?

drop peering w/ verio?

randy

-- bill