[48343] in North American Network Operators' Group
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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (eric@mails.ch)
Thu May 30 05:11:50 2002
Date: 30 May 2002 09:11:12 +0000
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Anyone able to outline a worst case scenario, on what the effect would be, if the KPN network really goes down?
cheers
eric
>
>
> Considering the number of messages about companies going bust, this
> one seems vaguely operational for some...
> http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/020529/200205292257000882_2.html
>
> There are a number of quotes from "people familiar with the matter,"
> but as I understand it the background is sound. If KPNQ does have to
> switch off their network, it will affect a large number of businesses
> in Europe, as they offer both circuits (via their extensive "Eurorings"
> network) and IP connectivity (they acquired Ebone not too long ago).
>
> Rob
