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traceroute to uk2.net, 64 hops max, 52 byte packets
1 192.168.1.1 (192.168.1.1) 0.898 ms 0.519 ms 0.464 ms
2 * * *
3 xe-4-2-0.bb2.lon1.uk.gbxs.net (195.66.224.231) 42.918 ms 41.387 ms 41.037 ms
4 linx-224.as13213.net (195.66.224.19) 41.354 ms 41.276 ms 40.668 ms
5 dc5.as13213.net (83.170.70.134) 40.777 ms 44.859 ms 41.818 ms
6 uk2.net (83.170.69.14) 42.037 ms !Z 40.004 ms !Z 40.865 ms !Z
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I can tell you I peer direct (in Marseille) with the global crossing DC (gbxs 4-500km away) in 1 hop from my ISP (the *** thing). I get the exact same results when I try a NY server or a CA server (I have a dedi in CA). *THAT* is the reason I *don't* want to change my ISP from ADSL to fibre. I am offered 25mbs ADSL, and I get ~13mbs, and right in front of my door is the chance of 100mbs but I won't take it. Simply because with this connection I have, it's perfect - I don't want to host shit in my house, just surf etc and all pages whether in France, UK, or US load lightentning fast. So why change?
You have to ask youself - ok my ISP offers me xxmbs, and I get xx mbs, but is that real-world values ie how does my ISP peer with the rest of the world...
edit - whoops, forgot to blackout my IP - not sure if it's important but all the bug guys do it on the internets....