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Ref:           ripe-143
Title:         Alternative Models for RIPE NCC Revenue & Charging 1997
Author:        C. Orange, P. Ridley 
Date:          3 Sept 1996
Format:        PS=288268 TXT=56127 bytes
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See also:      ripe-134


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This report describes the revenues that must be generated 
for operating the RIPE NCC in 1997. A number of alternative 
charging models are considered which can be used to generate 
the required revenues.  These models are described in detail 
and the benefits and drawbacks of each are considered carefully,
resulting in a recommendation for a charging model for 1997.

This document provides input for the deliberations of the RIPE 
NCC contributors committee.  The revenue figures and a particular 
charging model are expected to be decided at the contributors 
committee meeting on September 11th, 1996. After that meeting 
the revenue and charging model chosen will be described in a 
separate document, to be submitted to TERENA for formal 
endorsement as the charging mechanism to be implemented in 1997.  
This document will remain unchanged, providing documentation and 
background of the models researched.  

Those interested in the mathematical basis for the recommended
model may want to acquire the postscript version (because the 
equations are readable).
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