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To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (22726)	5/29/2000 11:03:00 AM
From: ahhaha	Respond to of 29970

They aren't suggesting anything that is realistically possible given the default structure of the Net. Their basic idea rests on assuming that there are enough RDCs and the Home 'bone is so robust to enable either co-location or NAP near enough to server site of call to bypass the need for links to other 'bones. The Home 'bone bandwidth cross section would have to be multiple ter. Route peering and its rent are the default they would like to eliminate. A bit expensive for everyone, wouldn't you say?

To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (22726)	5/29/2000 12:29:00 PM
From: KailuaBoy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29970

Who is CNN's principal upstream ISP(s)? Are you all referring to route peering and settlement fees? I don't know who CNNs principle ISP is. CNN is just an example. Route peering and settlement fees is one way to describe it. Premium access is another. I don't understand the issues and the factors behind what you all suggesting would be the "price" for CNN to pay. And what types of services would CNN be supporting? Vanilla Web? Streaming video? What? Help me out. Streaming video/audio Video email Net phone Real-time traffic cams (Bay Area people understand what I mean. Except for that one guy who can't find a job) On-line gaming Porn that moves you These are things that currently exist. I don't know what else. Ahhaha says that it isn't realistic and that it would be expensive. What do you think? If all ATHM can deliver is a faster same-old-web then what is the point? You are more grounded in reality than anyone on any thread anywhere. Tell me why what I suggest is unrealistic. Don't tell me why it can't exist today but why it shouldn't or can't exist in a year or two. Thanks, KB