BYOIP News
Verified developments affecting portable IP address space, with the primary sources cited on every story. Vendor-neutral, and published only when something has actually changed.
Registries & Policy
ARIN IPv6 fee waiver ends in December: small holders should review 2027 costs
ARIN has confirmed the 31 December 2026 expiry of its IPv6 fee waiver. Affected small resource holders should check their 2027 billing category.
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Recommended RIR governance draft puts registry continuity in focus
The 1 September recommended draft addresses RIR oversight and continuity arrangements. It is a governance milestone, not an immediate change to BYOIP eligibility.
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ARIN closes directory-services consultation: what BYOIP teams should check
ARIN is reviewing feedback on a proposed move toward RDAP. BYOIP teams can audit registry lookups while retirement dates remain proposals.
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