[In the message entitled "Re: NAP Architecture" on Oct 29, 9:06, the Riz writes:]
This *is* becoming more popular; in the US, the main problem is that many (most?) of the exchange points are operated by telcos, who are tariffed. This means that any connection between separate entities is a "circuit" that they must charge a certain minimum amount for. As more telcos manage to move their exchange point operations into the non-regulated portion of their respected businesses, this may change, and exchanges are currently being built by non-telco entities, which are allowed to have more reasonable charges to connect cages in the same facility together. (Disclaimer: in my other life, I work for one such facility... the PAIX in Palo Alto)
I'm confused. PAIX charges a similar amount ($1000/mo) for dry copper between two consenting parties at PAIX. Again, for $27 worth of wire, and $300 worth of labour? This is reasonable? IMHO, $50/month is reasonable for copper cross-connects, with a $300 installation charge. Even $100 per month. But $1000? -- Dave Rand dlr@bungi.com http://www.bungi.com