Polite Reminder - IXP Questionnaire

[Michuki Mwangi]

Dear colleagues,

For those who have not submitted, i would appreciate your submissions 
soonest possible.

Regards,

Michuki

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Dear colleagues,

With an aim of collecting current data relating to the status of IXPs in
the African region, i wish to kindly request for your time in completing
the IXP Questionnaire below. The completed questionnaire can be sent
directly to me at michuki at swiftkenya.com.

Consequently, a compiled report will be presented at the forthcoming
INET day event to be held in Rabat, Morroco on June 6th 2008, where you
are all invited to participate. The Theme of the INET day is the
"African Interconnection - The value proposition". The IXP status report
will provide background information on African infrastructure assets.

Kindly note that multiple responses are acceptable and feel free to
provide further details that may have been left out by this
questionnaire. I would appreciate responses within two weeks.


Best Regards,

Michuki Mwangi


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IXP Questionnaire
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1) Name and country location of your IXP

2) Date your IXP was established

3) Number of participants

4) Aggregate traffic exchanged at your IXP

5) Website and Contact information

6) Which statement best describes the role of Government at your IXP;
a) the IXP Licensed by the Government/Regulatory
b) The Government a peering member at the IXP
c) The IXP setup was facilitated by the Government
d) The Government is represented on IXP board/management
e) Other, Please describe

7) Which statement best describes your IXP's Peering Policy;
a) Mandatory multilateral peering agreement
b) Bilateral peering agreement
c) Both Bilateral and multilateral peering agreements
d) Other, please describe

8) Which statement best describes your IXP's Membership Policy;
a) Closed to ISPs and Licensed operators
b) Has a selection criteria that extends beyond ISPs
c) Open to all
d) Other, please describe

9) Briefly state the composition of your IXP's members

10) List the value added services available at your IXP

11) What best describes your members perception of the IXPs present
location;
a) Neutral
b) Carrier Neutral
c) Carrier/Telco/ISP Collocated
d) Other, please describe

12) What infrastructure connectivity is available at the IXP;
a) Wireless
b) Fixed wire/copper
c) Fiber
d) Dark Fiber
e) Other, please describe


13) Does your IXP charge subscription or connection fees;
a) yes
b) no

14) if Yes to above, please provide the rates or average range in US dollars

14b) If No to above, briefly explain the sustainability or revenue model
of your IXP

15) What model best describes your IXP structure;

a) independent non-profit entity
b) non-profit entity managed by ISP association
c) commercial entity
d) Government entity
e) Research & Education or Academic supported project
f) Other, Please describe

16) Any other information you may wish to provide




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