Hi WG.
 
We at MCI are requesting a /24 PI-range to use for an anycast service (DNS) but the request has been rejected in accordance to the current assignment policy.
We need PI-space belonging to a separate AS so we can't use existing MCI space.
The need for this range is if course routing reasons which is prohibited by the policy.
 
I've been reading Andreas Baess e-mail on this issue and I hope this issue will be addressed on the RIPE 50  and rule in favour of changing the policy.
I don't judge on the routability aspects but more on the fact that we need a change in the policy to accomodate a setup for anycast services.
 
Myself I can't attend the WG meeting on Thursday 5/5 due to other engagements so this e-mail is my support for the proposal.
 
Best regards
 
Patrick Arkley
Supervisor IP/DNS-team
SKSC/SKRC

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