[members-discuss] other options to … Reclaiming unused Ipv4 blocks

Hello,
On 16.12.2013, at 11:33, Hans Petter Holen wrote:

> (Hi, I have changed the subject since the substance of the discussion 
> now seem to have moved to a discussion on how to reclaim unused Ipv4 to 
> prolong the lifetime of Ipv4.

I would disagree that this should be the primary reason for a changed charging scheme.
Let me draw a little picture here, starting from the criticism on unexplained large allocation holders.

There are lots of little LIRs out there (we are one of them), counting IPv4 addresses in the little thousands. As a late starter, this is what we got, and we are (still) happy with it.
But when comparing IPv6 migration schemes, we know that the late and little ISPs can't count on IPv4 or Dual-Stack for further growth.

But incumbent telcos have the large allocations OR the money, to buy addresses if they need one. So any change towards making each and every IPv4 address count ten cents into the RIPE fees, and e.g. 1 cent for every /64 in v6 should make sure that addresses are used or returned.

So I definitely don't want to extend the life of IPv4, as it makes the future more uncertain, difficult and less interesting, I do would like to see a move that does not put me in the position to wait for the customer to get tired of dual stack, wanting to come to my IPv6 offering.

If RIPE gets IPv4 space back, there is no good reason (yet) to give it out again, but they should get it back, as it helps getting the nail on the coffin in (for v4).

This should also be interesting for the IPv4 Investment folks, as long as they hold addresses (and pay to RIPE), they can still sell it higher to the ones in need of addresses later, as supply is much scarce by then.

To summarize:
asking fees for large IPv4 blocks should only accelerate the transition, not help others to reused addresses. Right now you can buy addresses (via the market at RIPE), you can put out LIR applications in large packages, or privately approach large IP allocation holders. The market is already there, the price is predictable.

best regards
Matthias Subik

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