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.