more specific routes in today reality

> The point was that there only was a single last-mile provider. Then a /8
> and AS1 won't give you protection againt local-tail failures.

And my point was that many ISPs will one use *one* last-mile provider each,
in those territories where there is competition. So taking service from two
selected ISPs will bring you services from two last-mile providers in turn.

Most ISPs will *not* provide diversely purchased local-loop connections.

Peter