Dear RIPE NCC members, Thank you for your feedback on Phase 1 of the charging scheme model. During the six week consultation period, members shared feedback via the members-discuss mailing list and we also heard from members directly. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped inform the next stage of this work. We are now analysing the feedback to identify where the models can be refined. *Phase 2: Separate Charges* We are now launching Phase 2 of the consultation, which focuses on separate charges. In this phase, we are asking for feedback on two groups of additional charges: Group 1: Charges based on task force recommendations Group 2: Possible other charges, discounts and incentives You can find charges and detailed explanations of each charge at: https://www.ripe.net/s/charging-scheme-model-consultation-phase-2/ Important: Please note that this is the consultation phase, and we are looking for your opinion on which charges make sense and would be acceptable for members. No charges or figures are set in stone - we need your input before we make a final draft charging scheme that we can bring to the Executive Board for its consideration in March. In parallel, we are carrying out impact analyses to determine what changes would need to be made to our systems in order to accommodate new types of charges, and whether they would be possible to implement for 2027 or need to be phased in over multiple years. We plan to publish the impact analysis when proposing the draft charging scheme for members to vote on in April. Phase 2 will run until the week of 16 February 2026. Your input is essential for shaping the Charging Scheme proposal which will be presented to the membership for a vote at the May 2026 General Meeting. Please share your comments, questions, and suggestions on the Members Discuss mailing list. *Next Steps: Phase 3* Following Phase 2, we will use feedback from both phases to revise the proposal before publishing a combined draft covering the annual membership fee and separate charges. We are also developing an online calculator to accompany Phase 3, using the final draft model figures and the additional charges proposed during Phase 2. We expect to publish both a complete charging scheme draft, an impact analysis and the calculator at the beginning of April 2026. Kind regards, Simon-Jan Haytink Chief Financial Officer RIPE NCC