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peering-toolbox:what-is-peering:what_is_transit [2022/08/26 14:31] philippeering-toolbox:what-is-peering:what_is_transit [2023/03/27 18:22] (current) – [Diagram showing Transit] philip
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 Transit is the purchasing of Internet access by a network operator from another network operator (known as their upstream provider). Transit is the purchasing of Internet access by a network operator from another network operator (known as their upstream provider).
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 +The two considerations when purchasing transit are:
 +  * [[peering-toolbox/what-is-peering/what_is_transit#transit_costs|Transit Costs]]
 +  * [[peering-toolbox/what-is-peering/what_is_transit#choosing_a_transit_provider|Choosing a Transit Provider]]
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 ===== Transit Costs ===== ===== Transit Costs =====
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 All of these considerations are important - it's not just about cost, even though cost minimisation is desirable! All of these considerations are important - it's not just about cost, even though cost minimisation is desirable!
  
-{{:peering-toolbox:what-is-peering:transit.png?500| }}+===== Diagram showing Transit ===== 
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 +The diagram below shows the transit link between the upstream provider and their customer network. 
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 +{{ :peering-toolbox:what-is-peering:transit.png?500 | }}
  
  
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