The models in both A and B are definitely promising.
Even regarding the basic distribution of weighting and prices,
someone has clearly put a lot of effort into designing a fair system.
I support a fair distribution because I myself am one of the small businesses that
only received a /24 subnet via the waiting list and could easily use a second or third in the future,
for which I would be willing to pay higher fees.
Perhaps this will lead to a change of heart among those who own networks,
since there are currently no consequences.
Fairness begins where others can share.

Best regards / Mit freundlichen Grüßen 

Walde IT-Systemhaus - CEO Dirk Walde - IT-Specialist

Mangenberger Str. 76 - D-42655 Solingen - Germany 

+49(0)212-3833235 - info@walde-it.de - http://www.walde-it.de

NETWORK AS203226 + AS199679 + AS199681 / ABUSE: abuse@waldeit.de

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Simon-Jan Haytink schrieb:

Dear
RIPE NCC members,

We
have opened Phase 1 of the Charging Scheme Consultation and invite your
feedback on two proposed models for the annual fee, which represents
the significant majority of the RIPE NCC’s income.

*What
we are consulting on in Phase 1*

The
RIPE NCC’s income from members consists of two parts - together they
make up the Membership Fee:

1. 
   

   Annual
   Fee - the main part of our income
   
   
   
   

   
   
2. 
   

   Additional
   Fees - currently these are ASN fees, independent assignment fees and
   other one-off charges

   
   

In
Phase 1, our focus is only on the annual fee, because this is the
foundation of the Charging Scheme and the key element for our long-term
financial stability.

We
are asking for your input on two possible annual fee models:

-
Model A – Category-based model

-
Model B – Formula-based model

For
each model, we have published an explanation and an interactive
calculator so you can see how your annual fee would be calculated and
explore different scenarios based on your IPv4 and IPv6 holdings.

You
can find the consultation details and the calculators at:

https://www.ripe.net/s/cs-model-consultation-phase-1/ 

*What
feedback we would like to hear*

At
this stage, we are interested in how the models work in practice, not
in fixing the final revenue amount. 

The
figures you see are illustrative and not final. 

We
would particularly value your views on questions such as:

- Are
there too many categories in Model A, or too few?

- Are
the category boundaries appropriate

-
Is a formula-based approach (Model B) preferable to a category-based
one?

-
Does the current formula setup make sense, or are there better options?

-
Do the models adequately reflect the principles defined by the Charging
Scheme Task Force, especially the principle of equity?

- Are
there any issues you can see that we’ve overlooked?

Both
models are still drafts. Your feedback now is essential before we
further develop the models.

Please
share your input on the Members Discuss mailing list by the end of
January 2026.

We
will of course follow discussions and we will address queries and
comments in early January after the holiday season. 

*Next
steps in the consultation*

This
consultation is part of a three-phase process:

- Phase
1 (now): Consult on two annual fee models (A and B), with calculators –
published Dec 2025

-
Phase 2: Consult on separate fees (e.g. ASN and independent resource
fees) – planned for Jan/Feb 2026

- Phase
3: Publish a combined Charging Scheme proposal (Annual Fee + separate
fees) that incorporates member feedback from Phases 1 and 2 – planned
for April 2026

The
final Charging Scheme proposal will be presented for a vote at the RIPE
NCC General Meeting in May 2026.

I
strongly encourage you to review the two models, use the calculators,
and share your perspective. Your participation is vital in helping us
develop a Charging Scheme that is stable, transparent and equitable.

Kind
regards,

Simon-Jan
Haytink

Chief
Financial Officer

RIPE
NCC

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