BBC R&D Peering

The BBC operates a separate research network where we trial next generation services & technologies.

Today's project is - Multicast

If you also wish to peer with our production network see http://support.bbc.co.uk/support/peering/

We will peer with any ISP participating in our projects both directly and at Internet Peering Points.

Our peering policy is as follows:

We will peer with an ISP if to do so would be of mutual benefit.
We require you to demonstrate a competence in BGP and TCP/IP networking.
We require you to maintain an english speaking NOC able to respond to issues by email or telephone 24x7.
We do not require a formal peering agreement, but will sign one, subject to negotiation, if you require one.
All BGP sessions should be configured with an MD5 password of at least 15 characters length.
Due to the localised nature of BBC content we require differentiation of UK and other country routes.
For the UK multicast trial you must not distribute 233.122.227/24 and SSM sources from 132.185.224/20 beyond the UK (for avoidance of doubt we'll define UK as areas covered by the TV License fee)

Here is a list of the Internet Peering Points that we currently have a presence at:

Peering Point	Location	AS Number	IP Address	Connection Speed	Announcing
LINX	Telehouse Docklands, London	31459	195.66.224.197	1 * GigE	AS-BBCRD
LINX Multicast	Telehouse Docklands, London	31459	195.66.230.45	1 * GigE	AS-BBCRD
LoNAP	Telehouse Docklands, London	31459	193.203.5.92	1 * GigE	AS-BBCRD
LoNAP Multicast	Telehouse Docklands, London	31459	193.35.120.92	1 * GigE	AS-BBCRD

If you have non UK users we have started work on an international service, content will be different and more limited due to content rights restrictions. This network hasn't reached any IX yet.

Peering Point	Location	AS Number	IP Address	Connection Speed	Announcing
		34158

Our routing policies for these peering points are registed with the IRR at RIPE.

If you're interested in peering with us at one of the above peering points, or as a private peer please contact us at multicast-tech@bbc.co.uk

Contact details:

Role	Name	Telephone	Fax	Email
Peering	Multicast project admin	+44 1737 839592	+44 1737 839516	multicast-tech@bbc.co.uk
NOC	Internet Operations Team	+44 1628 407777 (24x7)	+44 1628 407701	noc@bbc.co.uk
Admin/Technical	Brandon Butterworth	+44 1737 839592	+44 1737 839516	brandon@bbc.co.uk