Many thanks to the dozens of folks who took time to offer me advice on coloing in the Asia-Pacific and EU. I've had recommendations to look at the following providers: hong kong: pbase.net, at&t singapore: singtel, at&t korea: kidc japan: jpix Joe and Bill recommeded the PAIX. Not a bad idea from a cost and logistics view, but our focus is on locating a POP to minimize query/response times for clients in that region. UK: telecomplete, merula, telehouse, telecity, redbus, at&t Now, to return you to the end-to-end discussion at hand.. (thanks, Christian..) matto --mghali@snark.net------------------------------------------<darwin>< Flowers on the razor wire/I know you're here/We are few/And far between/I was thinking about her skin/Love is a many splintered thing/Don't be afraid now/Just walk on in. #include <disclaim.h>