On 17/Jun/16 19:31, Seth Mattinen wrote:
I would expect some kind of MRC if it has any SLA, service, or support attached. Or someone manages it and protects the infrastructure and enforces the rules of the facility. Or the facility uses that money to maintain the MMR. If it's a free for all where anyone can accidentally unplug it or cut it or rummage around in the overhead causing damage then free is fine. What I don't accept is variable pricing depending on what the xconnect is carrying or what it's for. I don't buy into the thought process that an xconnect is more expensive if it's carrying 10GbE vs. GigE when they're both SMF.
You won't see this is typical carrier-neutral facilities. You're more likely to see this in telco- or consortium-owned facilities, in specific regions that exploit telecommunications requirements to milk customers. Mark.