Network operator
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This memo is aimed at network operators and service providers who
need to understand under what circumstances they should make use of
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... IP prefixes run by one
or more network operators which has a SINGLE and CLEARLY DEFINED
routing policy.
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... service
providers.
This is ALMOST THE ONLY case where a network operator should
create its own AS number ...
... prefix into two ASes for policy reasons. Those making
external policy may request the network operators make such AS
changes, but the final decision is up to those network operators ...
... network operators make such AS
changes, but the final decision is up to those network operators
who manage the prefixes in question, as well as the ASes ...