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Right now would be a fantastic time for these ISPs to start installing Open Connect Appliances. It'll keep most Netflix traffic off of the backbone. https://op

by ffk 7y ago

Right now would be a fantastic time for these ISPs to start installing Open Connect Appliances. It'll keep most Netflix traffic off of the backbone. https://openconnect.netflix.com/en/appliances/ https://openconnect.netflix.com/en/appliances/

iptrans 7y ago
It’s not up to the ISPs. Netflix requires a minimum of 5 Gbps of traffic before an ISP qualifies for an appliance.
- ceejayoz 7y ago
  It's up to the ISPs to apply, isn't it?
  - iptrans 7y ago
    Do you have any reason to believe that all those that qualify haven’t applied?
    - ceejayoz 7y ago
      Laziness, lack of awareness, being under the 5 Gbps limit a year ago when they took a look, any number of other reasons?
- jedberg 7y ago
  While true in general, it's not a hard and fast rule. Exceptions get made when it makes sense.