Limiting Membership and Allocating IPv4 Subnets in Less Developed Countries.

Background: The Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, RIPE NCC, faces challenges in managing the allocation of IPv4 addresses due to exhaustion of available IPv4 address space globally. This proposal aims to address these challenges by implementing limits on membership per entity and providing special considerations for less developed countries where IPv6 adoption is still low.

Proposal Details:

1. Limit Membership per Entity:

   • RIPE NCC will implement a policy limiting the number of memberships per entity to a maximum of two.
   • This measure aims to prevent hoarding of IPv4 address space by a few entities, ensuring fair distribution and availability of addresses to a wider range of organizations.

2. Allocation of IPv4 Subnets in Less Developed Countries:

   • Recognizing the challenges faced by less developed countries where IPv6 adoption is still minimal, RIPE NCC will allocate more than one /24 subnet to eligible entities in such regions.
   • This special consideration aims to support the growth and development of internet infrastructure in these countries, allowing them to meet their addressing needs while transitioning to IPv6 gradually.

Rationale:

1. Fair Distribution: Limiting membership per entity ensures that a small number of organizations do not monopolize the available IPv4 address space, promoting fair distribution among a broader range of stakeholders.

2. Encouraging IPv6 Adoption: While IPv4 addresses are increasingly scarce, encouraging IPv6 adoption remains a priority. However, in less developed countries where IPv6 infrastructure is till underdeveloped, providing additional IPv4 address space can help sustain internet connectivity and services while facilitating a smoother transition to IPv6 in the long term.

3. Balanced Approach: By combining limits on membership with special considerations for less developed countries, RIPE NCC aims to strike a balance between managing IPv4 scarcity effectively and supporting the needs of regions where internet infrastructure development may lag behind.

Conclusion: This proposal seeks to address the challenges of IPv4 address exhaustion by implementing limits on membership per entity and providing additional IPv4 address space to less developed countries. By promoting fair distribution and supporting regions with limited IPv6 adoption, RIPE NCC can better manage its resources while fostering global internet connectivity and development.

This proposal invites feedback and discussion from the RIPE community to refine and implement effective policies for the equitable distribution of IPv4 addresses in the region.

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