On Sun, 23 Dec 2001, Peter Galbavy wrote:
You misunderstand. Which operators will offer this (backed by some underwritten insurance) in an effort to be better than the competition ?
Buying car insurance doesn't alter the chances of your car breaking down on a long trip. Insurance doesn't alter the chances of something bad happening. Driver training, seat belts, and spare tires are things which can reduce risk.
A warranty is not a substitute for due dilegence.
How can you perform due dilegence on a carrier? With a car, you can open the trunk and check the spare tire. What is the best way to check a spare circuit?
To me, the diverse route *is* the safety belt. If it does not work when it is supposed to, I (or my mourning relatives) will sue the car companies arse off - if the attribution for the failure rests with a design of manufacturing flaw. Safety / Seat belts are not decoration - and neither should a diverse route or protection circuit be. (Yes, my English can boldly go... but I am still waiting for the coffee to finish.) Peter