Dear Andy and colleagues, On 31/03/2025 14:11, Andy Davidson wrote:
Could the NCC provide some data on how many ASN request tickets are turned down?
I'm happy to answer your question regarding Autonomous System Number (ASN) requests processed by the RIPE NCC. In 2024, the RIPE NCC received 2,563 ASN requests and issued 2,205 ASNs. However, there are a few factors to consider: - Not all requests received in 2024 were approved within the same year, and some ASNs assigned in 2024 were for requests submitted in the previous year. However, these effects likely balance out. - More importantly, the RIPE NCC very rarely turns down requests. Instead, requesters often abandon their requests after we ask for additional information. This can be due to policy-related reasons, compliance issues (e.g., missing registration papers), or simply a change of mind. Since many requesters stop responding, the exact reasons are not known to the RIPE NCC. I just want to clarify that the difference of around 350 between requests and ASN assignments should not be misinterpreted as the number of requests actively turned down by the RIPE NCC. I hope this information is helpful for the discussion. Kind regards, Marco Schmidt Manager Registration Services