Several network access providers have enquired about the possibility of providing aggregation services, ie sharing a core KAREN connection with more than one end customer.  Such a service can be useful where customers do not have the funding available to purchase a 1Gb/s last mile connection or the required equipment to deal with the routing and other specifications of a core KAREN connection. 

In general, REANNZ supports the concept of aggregation networks but needs to ensure that the end-user’s KAREN experience is maintained – both in technical and in service terms.  To this extent, it is considering implementing a “KAREN Accredited” scheme for aggregation providers.

Our consultation memo contains the details of this KAREN Accredited Scheme.

Your response to this draft position is welcomed, by email, mail, telephone or in person.  Please contact either Donald Clark (04 913 1090; donald.clark@reannz.co.nz) or Mark Cordy (04 913 1092; mark.cordy@reannz.co.nz ).