InternetNZ launches public consultation on Internet peering
For immediate release
7 November 2007
InternetNZ (the Internet Society of New Zealand Inc) today launches a public consultation on Internet peering, a subject
that relates to the performance and reliability of the Internet. This follows the release of a report commissioned by
the Society entitled “Issues regarding Internet peering and interconnection in New Zealand”.
Some key issues identified in the report include conflicting interpretations of the term peering, cost of transit, lack
of reliable internet traffic data and statistics and the challenges faced by content providers
InternetNZ invites comments on any issues presented in the report and what further steps should be considered in
progressing peering and data interconnection issues in New Zealand.
A consultation document is attached and submissions have been invited either by email in response to that document, or
at the website http://peering.internetnz.net.nz, where comments can be attached to the individual questions.
The mission of InternetNZ is to protect and promote the Internet in New Zealand. InternetNZ is a public policy advocate
for Internet and telecommunications issues that further an open and uncaptureable Internet.
InternetNZ promotes neutral peering and neutral peering exchanges on the basis that it provides diversity for the
Internet network and assists in improving network performance.
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