There is absolutely no technological reason why international rates are so much higher than domestic US rates.
so, as a pragmatist, should i spend my time telling the world they're wrong or getting my job of moving packets done?
Regarding the idea of "free bandwidth," that's not what I said. I said that bandwidth is "essentially free." Of course there will always be a cost for bandwidth.
what percentage of a stateside isp's p/l do you think circuit cost is? what percentage of a european isp's p/l do you think circuit cost is? what percentage of an african isp's p/l do you think circuit cost is? hint: the numbers do not support your argument. some day they may. in the meantime, do you mind if no one delivers packets to you until that day comes? randy