Internet Investing Internet Technology Internet Lists Windows Internet Tech. Members of the ISP-Bandwidth list discuss the pros and cons of online marketplaces. Naturally, list members had much to say about bandwidth as a commodity.
All networks claim to be 'tier one' but the educated consumer knows better.
I can't order 22GB of bandwidth to be delivered at 11 P.M. tonight without weeks of advance preparation and a telco neutral colo provider. And I don't see the technology moving in that direction. Every major telecom trade organization has committees studying this issue. One committee is working on a standardized bi-lateral contract that will be the legal basis for transactions. Risk management organizations are discussing the technical aspects with telecom companies.