The pessimistic (and likely most realistic) take is that enabling
potential customers to do research like that is seen as a missed
opportunity for a sales contact.
------ Original Message ------
From "Mike Hammett" <[email protected]>
To "NANOG" <[email protected]>
Date 10/26/2023 12:17:22
Subject Pulling of Network Maps
Has anyone else noticed a trend of some network operators that
previously offered street-level detailed maps, not only upon request,
but also posted publicly have started to only provide them upon quotes?
Not even the popular online mapping services have
current-enough-to-be-useful maps.
The claim is that it's proprietary. A) It wasn't before and B) No it
isn't. Everything you've ever done is a FOIA request or 811 design
ticket away.
I'm not sure how this helps the companies. It certainly makes it harder
for me trying to piece networks together when they won't tell me where
they are until I give them A and Z locations. If it's too hard for me
to figure out where you are, you just plain won't get the sale.
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Mike Hammett
Intelligent Computing Solutions
http://www.ics-il.com
Midwest-IX
http://www.midwest-ix.com
