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Internet Peering as a Network of Relations

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Steffen Lippert (Massey University, Department of Commerce, PB 102 904, NSMC, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel. +64 9 414 0800 Ext. 9283. s.lippert@massey.ac.nz)
Giancarlo Spagnolo (Stockholm School of Economics, Department of Economics, P.O. Box 6501, SE–113 83 Stockholm, Sweden, and Consip Research Unit, Via Isonzo, 19/E, I–00198 Rome, Italy. Tel +39 320 431 2186. giancaspagnolo@yahoo.com)

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Abstract

We apply results from recent theoretical work on networks of relations to analyze optimal peering strategies for asymmetric ISPs. It is shown that - from a network of relations perspective – ISPs’ asymmetry in bilateral peering agreements need not be a problem, since when these form a closed network, asymmetries are pooled and information transmission is faster. Both these effects reduce the incentives for opportunism in general, and interconnection quality degradation in particular. We also explain why bilateral monetary transfers between asymmetric ISPs (Bilateral Paid Peering), though potentially good for bilateral peering, may have rather negative effects on the sustainability of the overall peering network.

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Paper provided by SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich in its series Discussion Papers with number 191.

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