=Hi, = = This is a very interesting problem. = = As far as I am aware there is no obligation to assign IP space =when someone becomes a customer of an entity served by a LIR.
Again, I share this view.
= Possible problems when submitting a RIPE-141 document: = =- There is no obligation to process the request
True
=- The LIR may charge for processing the request
True
=- The LIR may charge for the assignment
Not really. This is seen as "selling" addresses!
Hi, I'm not to sure about that. IIRC the LIR may charge a nominal fee for administrivia. This fee can be recurring.
=- The provider may charge for the routing
True
= You could opt to ask RIPE for a PI allocation,
You could find an LIR that is willing to process PI requests, either for a charge or for free, or you can build your own LIR ;-)
=but noone is required to route it for you.
True, and for both, PI *and* PA
Getting an assignment from a LIR is usually coupled to the routability of that assignment. I'd be mildly surprised to find assigned PA address space for which no intention of routing existed. Regards, - marcel