# Data sharing within the industry is not a common practice Given that customers rely on a broader internet infrastructure than that owned by their individual ISPs, data sharing among ISPs could significantly enhance the capacity of each ISP to identify and resolve network issues. This sharing is crucial as each ISP must appropriately configure the interfaces connecting them to other ISPs. Data sharing in the industry is, however, notably limited. While ISPs are required to cooperate to interlink their infrastructure, they often compete for the same customer base, constraining their willingness to share data. Additionally, the absence of an industry standard or a dedicated platform for data sharing does not facilitate the process for ISPs. Consequently, ISPs tend to operate in isolation with respect to the data they access, rather than embracing collective responsibility with other internet infrastructure owners/operators to ensure collaborative efforts for the betterment of end users. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://whitepaper.qualoo.io/introduction/internet-landscape/current-challenges-in-the-telecommunications-internet-industry/data-sharing-within-the-industry-is-not-a-common-practice.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.