Traffic Exchange

OK, Joe, here's a subject. I'm preparing comments for an OECD Policy Workshop. The topic: National and International Internet Traffic Exchange: "Traditionally ISPs have exchanged traffic using a different model to PTOs. Whereas a system of settlements, sometimes known as the accounting rate system, developed for PSTN traffic, large ISPs have exchanged traffic under a system known as 'peering'. While other methods of interconnection payment exist amongst ISPs, peering still accounts for the bulk of traffic exchange. Today new arrangements are emerging for traffic exchange on a national and international basis. This session aims to explore what the implications of the current and emerging traffic exchange arrangements are for infrastructure development. Issues for consideration are whether they are non-discriminatory, transparent and provide incentives for infrastructure development and open markets. A better understanding of this subject could help to head off a potential point of international friction" Any comments, suggestions, issue etc?? (If this is outside the scope of this list, I apologise and will take it offline for those interested) Regards R. On Tuesday, May 26, 1998 1:37 PM, Joe Abley [SMTP:jabley(a)clear.co.nz] wrote:

Hi all,

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Joe

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