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		wmf on Feb 14, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple Edge Cache What if the most expensive part of an ISP is the last mile? (Granted, this isn't true in cases like Australia.)

iptrans on Feb 15, 2020 | [–]

It is, even in Australia. Backhaul and transoceanic links have economies of scale. Last mile doesn't.

ummonk on Feb 14, 2020 | [–]

The internet subscriber pays for the last mile.

exikyut on Feb 17, 2020 | [–]

And that's what/all they're paying for, maintenance and upkeep etc. Ooooh. I get it now.

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