Re: New minimum speed for US broadband connections

2021-05-28 Thread Dan Stralka
But it is reality, it's just not your reality, Mike.   Brandon's ISP can
provide that service.

So should there be a more granular definition of speeds mandated based on
population density, last mile tech, etc?

I was in the camp that you didn't need higher bandwidth than you'd normally
find - I was happy on my 50/10 plan. Then my ISP upgraded me to a 300/50 or
thereabouts and it was a night and day difference in getting things done.

Just like your example of average utilization being in the single megabits
per second, my average utilization is near zero. But when I need to move
files I can burst to speeds that aren't embarrassing in 2021.

Higher bandwidth is both welcome and necessary. It doesn't have to be
sustained throughout the contract to be required. The only question is how
feasible it is, and I suspect it's quite feasible for larger players.




Dan

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On Fri, May 28, 2021, 22:33 Mike Hammett  wrote:

> That's not based in any kind of reality.
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> Mike Hammett
> Intelligent Computing Solutions
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> Midwest-IX
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> *From: *"Brandon Price" 
> *To: *"Sean Donelan" , "NANOG Operators' Group" <
> nanog@nanog.org>
> *Sent: *Friday, May 28, 2021 5:21:53 PM
> *Subject: *RE: New minimum speed for US broadband connections
>
> 100/100 minimum for sure.
>
> In our small neck of the woods, we are currently doing 250/250 for $45 and
> 1000/1000 for $60 no data caps.
>
> We have lost some grants on rural builds because "someone" in the census
> block claims they provide broadband.. Not hard to put an AP up on a tower
> and hit the current definition's upload speed.
>
> I get a chuckle when the providers tell the customer what they "need"...
>
>
> Brandon Price
> Senior Network Engineer
> City of Sherwood, Sherwood Broadband
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>
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:33 PM
> To: NANOG Operators' Group 
> Subject: Re: New minimum speed for US broadband connections
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> On Thu, 27 May 2021, Lady Benjamin Cannon of Glencoe, ASCE wrote:
> > At least 100/100.
> >
> > We don’t like selling slower than 10g anymore, that’s what I’d start
> everyone at if I could.
>
>
> At $50/month or less?
>
> Maximize number of households of all demographic groups.
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>


Re: automated site to site vpn recommendations

2016-06-28 Thread Dan Stralka
I would second Meraki for the situation you describe. I don't feel that
they are the most capable platform, they're expensive, and don't always
present you with all the information you'd need for troubleshooting.
However, the VPN offers great dynamic tunneling, instant-on performance,
and are by far the simplest platform to offer a field person.  They're also
tenacious - I've had them connect to the cloud management platform and
build a VPN under some trying circumstances.

>From a security standpoint, they will offer features that will impress for
the price (Sourcefire, inability to use if stolen, 802.1x, and remote VPN
tunnel control), and we've found they punch above their weight and their
APs perform fantastically.

We deploy them worldwide many times per year in similar use cases,
sometimes with 150 users on the LAN. If your routing is simple, you can
define your security policies, and don't need crazy throughput on your VPN,
Meraki is the way to go.  Be careful though: they have to be continually
licensed to work and can get pretty expensive if you go for the higher end
gear.  Thus far, we've been able to stick to the cheaper stuff and
accomplish our goals.

Dan

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On Jun 27, 2016 6:01 PM, "Karl Auer"  wrote:

> On Mon, 2016-06-27 at 13:08 -0700, c b wrote:
> > In some cases...
>
> The words "in some cases" are a problem with any supposedly plug and
> play solution.
>
> > We really could use a simple solution that you
> > just flip on, it calls home, and works...
>
> ...but still requiring someone to enter credentials of some sort,
> right? Otherwise you have a device wandering about that provides look
> -mum-no-hands access to your corporate network.
>
> MikroTik stuff is cheap as chips, small, comes with wifi, ethernet, USB
> for a wireless dongle or storage, and has a highly-scriptable operating
> system. Not a bad platform.
>
> Regards, K.
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Re: Zayo vs Coent

2018-11-09 Thread Dan Stralka
We have 10G IPv4 circuits with both Zayo and Cogent getting full routes.
One major difference is the maintenance windows - when Cogent has
maintenance, things get weird for hours at a time.



On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 4:00 PM JASON BOTHE via NANOG 
wrote:

> If you love yourself and your organization just peer with Zayo and not
> look back.
>
> On Nov 9, 2018, at 14:19, Ca By  wrote:
>
> Zayo will provide you all of the internet
>
> Cogent will provide you with something that is not all internet, it is
> missing HE and Google on ipv6.
>
> On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 10:53 AM William Herrin  wrote:
>
>> Zayo is the former above.net. Worked well for me at previous $job.
>> Cogent is Cogent. Refer to the list archives for experiences with
>> Cogent.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Bill Herrin
>> On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 10:19 AM Dovid Bender  wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > We are in a facility where my only options are Cogent or Zayo. We plan
>> on getting a 10G connection for a web crawler using v4 only. Looking for
>> feedback on either or (keeping the politics out of it).
>> >
>> > TIA.
>> >
>> > Dovid
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> William Herrin  her...@dirtside.com  b...@herrin.us
>> Dirtside Systems . Web: 
>>
>


Re: AT&t ABF NYC

2025-01-16 Thread Dan Stralka
Can anyone explain the correlation here?  ABF primarily exists in
commercial buildings. Fixed wireless would ride off of capacity and
backhaul deployed for mobile service, which they are continuing to sell.
Does the law cover commercial entities or just personal accounts?

It seems retaliatory and not well thought out. ABF comes in via separate
infrastructure from ADI, so they're abandoning equipment. And I don't see a
cost savings for removing business 5G plans. You still have 5G towers.

Dan

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On Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 13:19 Robert DeVita  wrote:

> Correct. Here is that announcement..
>
> We are committed to providing reliable and affordable internet service to
> customers across the country. However, the New York Affordable Broadband
> Act imposes harmful rate regulations. These regulations make it
> uneconomical for AT&T to invest in and expand our broadband infrastructure
> in the state. The Act requires certain Internet Service Providers to offer
> $15/mo. internet service to qualifying NY residents.
>
>
>
> *As a result, effective 1/15/25, we will no longer offer AT&T Internet Air
> for Business (AIA-B), our fixed-wireless internet service, or new AT&T
> Business Fiber (ABF) to New York customers. Ordering and qualification
> systems now reflect this change.*
>
>
>
> *What's Happening with Existing AIA-B Customers in NY*
>
>
>
> Customers can keep their existing AIA-B service until 3/1/25 at no charge.
>
> Customers *must do one of the following before 3/1/25*, when their AIA-B
> services will be disconnected:
>
>- Switch to AT&T Wireless Broadband (AWB) with special promotional
>pricing
>
> 
>- Take no action, and their AIA-B services will be disconnected 3/1/25
>
> Existing customers are being contacted via email, direct mail, and bill
> message to inform them of the changes and offer the option to migrate to
> AWB.
>
>
> --
> *From:* NANOG  on behalf
> of Mike Hammett 
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:56 AM
> *Cc:* nanog@nanog.org 
> *Subject:* Re: AT&t ABF NYC
>
> Yes, and that AT&T already said they were pulling their "fixed wireless"
> service out of New York State for that very reason.
>
>
>
> -
> Mike Hammett
> Intelligent Computing Solutions
> http://www.ics-il.com
>
> Midwest-IX
> http://www.midwest-ix.com
>
> --
> *From: *sro...@ronan-online.com
> *To: *"Tom Beecher" 
> *Cc: *"Mike Hammett" , nanog@nanog.org
> *Sent: *Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:27:39 AM
> *Subject: *Re: AT&t ABF NYC
>
> I’m assuming he’s referring to the New York State low income Internet
> mandate that recently went into effect.
>
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2025, at 9:25 AM, Tom Beecher  wrote:
>
> 
> Mike-
>
> What specific government regulation or action are you asserting here that
> caused this action?
>
> On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM Mike Hammett  wrote:
>
> Government gets over involved in things they don't understand, and
> businesses pull out.
>
>
>
> -
> Mike Hammett
> Intelligent Computing Solutions
> http://www.ics-il.com
>
> Midwest-IX
> http://www.midwest-ix.com
>
> --
> *From: *"Robert DeVita" 
> *To: *nanog@nanog.org
> *Sent: *Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:05:57 AM
> *Subject: *AT&t ABF NYC
>
> FYI. AT&T is discontinuing their ABF service in New York.
>
> *What's Happening with Existing ABF Customers in NY*
>
>
>
> AT&T Business Fiber customers in New York will be able to keep their
> current ABF service until March 1 at no charge, as they find other options
> for broadband service.
>
>
>
> Customers *must do one of the following before 3/1/25*, when their ABF
> services will be disconnected:
>
>- Sign a 12-month contract for existing ABF services at current rates
>- Switch to AT&T Dedicated Internet (ADI) or AWB with standard pricing
>- Take no action, and their ABF services will be disconnected on 3/1/25
>
> Existing customers are being contacted via email and direct mail to inform
> them of the changes and offer the option to either sign a 12-month contract
> or migrate to AWB or ADI.
>
>
>
> AT&T’s nationwide wireless service will not change in New York. AIA-B and
> ABF are still offered in all other qualified locations and states. We value
> our customers and AT&T will continue to support policies that promote
> capital investment, innovation and a competitive market.
>
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