On Fri, 11 Oct 1996, Stephen Stuart wrote:
Why does it have to be an either-or? Topologically, it looks like both Hawaii and Guam would both make sensible exchange points.
Stephen: Your point above - is 'precisely' one, to which I had eluded to earlier in my post..
For the west side of the Pacific Rim, though, Guam is looking pretty good from a U.S territory perspective.
Indeed.. DEPENDING on which part of the Pacific, Hawaii and Guam have significant roles.
From an infrastructure perspective, though, Japan looks hard to beat. The pipes to Singapore/Jakarta/Australia, Guam/Hawaii/L.A.-ish, and somewhere in Oregon (?) all meet there. Ignoring regulations, tariff issues, etc., of course.
I am not sure if this CONVERGENCE of capacity as you indicate is really that much of a concern with respect to the placement of an exchange point -- at this moment in time. Being that capacity through these parts, is no longer a problem. Capacity - has NOT been a variable in this respect, for some short while. Adopted/Deployed pricing models on the other hand, still actively represent the problem area. Although, I must clarify that I am NOT implying that this is the only problem area.... :)
Stephen
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