Hi Robert, On 7/13/11 2:16 PM, robert yawe wrote:
Is it possible for you to give us a comprehensive response on the requirements for connecting to KIXP an issue I have asked before but instead kept getting incomplete responses.
1) An Operators license from CCK - ISP, Mobile, etc 2) Fill in the Membership forms 3) Pay Services fees based on port speed required 10/100/1000 Mbps per month 4) Technical requirements are available here http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76&Itemid=91 4b) This includes getting your own IPv4/IPv6 Address Space and ASN from the RIR - AfriNIC. 5) lease a circuit from KIXP back to your Premise 6) Bring a Router to KIXP for connecting to other Members. 7) Receive your setup/configuration details 8) Free assistance if needed by KIXP tech to setup BGP and Peering sessions.
Assume I was a foreign investor coming to set-up a data centre in Kenya and wants to know the requirements for connecting to KIXP.
Data Center operators care about having an IXP in their facility. Thats a whole different discussion. CDNs and the likes are the one that are more interested in joining an IXP in any market. HTH. Michuki.