> Since Google doesn't really own much infrastructure outside of the US
What is that claim based on? I think they have alot of presence here in Europe. I doubt it would be economically to transfer too much data over the atlantic. Think of every Youtube video that is being watched. However, for services requiring central storage longer like e.g. email, I have no idea. I am not sure whether mailboxes have a home region.
Disclaimer: No insider knowledge here. Just what Iremember from tracouting years ago and trying to apply some common sense.
What is that claim based on? I think they have alot of presence here in Europe. I doubt it would be economically to transfer too much data over the atlantic. Think of every Youtube video that is being watched. However, for services requiring central storage longer like e.g. email, I have no idea. I am not sure whether mailboxes have a home region.
Disclaimer: No insider knowledge here. Just what Iremember from tracouting years ago and trying to apply some common sense.