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What is the difference between settlement-free peering and paid peering?
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What is the difference between settlement-free peering and paid peering?

Settlement-free peering means no payment between the peering parties, typically used when both networks benefit roughly equally from the arrangement. Paid peering means one party pays the other, usually because the traffic flow is asymmetric or one network has substantially more reach. The peering economics depend on the relative size, reach, and traffic patterns of the networks involved.

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