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Re: more specific routes in today reality

  • To: "Kurt Erik Lindqvist KPNQwest" < >
  • From: "Peter Galbavy" < >
  • Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 17:12:02 +0100
  • Cc: "Vladimir A. Jakovenko" < >
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  • Organization: Knowtion Ltd.
> The point was that there only was a single last-mile provider. Then a /8
> and AS1 won't give you protection againt local-tail failures.

And my point was that many ISPs will one use *one* last-mile provider each,
in those territories where there is competition. So taking service from two
selected ISPs will bring you services from two last-mile providers in turn.

Most ISPs will *not* provide diversely purchased local-loop connections.

Peter
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