On 17/Jun/16 19:31, Seth Mattinen wrote:
> > > I would expect some kind of MRC if it has any SLA, service, or support > attached. Or someone manages it and protects the infrastructure and > enforces the rules of the facility. Or the facility uses that money to > maintain the MMR. If it's a free for all where anyone can accidentally > unplug it or cut it or rummage around in the overhead causing damage > then free is fine. What I don't accept is variable pricing depending > on what the xconnect is carrying or what it's for. I don't buy into > the thought process that an xconnect is more expensive if it's > carrying 10GbE vs. GigE when they're both SMF. You won't see this is typical carrier-neutral facilities. You're more likely to see this in telco- or consortium-owned facilities, in specific regions that exploit telecommunications requirements to milk customers. Mark.
