Re: [address-policy-wg] How to get a IPv6 /32 the cheap way: go to AFRINIC

Nick Hilliard <[email protected]> Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:02:59 +0100
Newsgroups gmane.org.apnic.global-v6
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Jeroen Massar wrote:
> 5.1.1. Initial allocation criteria
> To qualify for an initial allocation of IPv6 address space, an organization must:
> a) be an LIR;
> b) not be an end site;
> c) show a detailed plan to provide IPv6 connectivity to organizations in the
> AfriNIC region.
> d) show a reasonable plan for making /48 IPv6 assignments to end sites in the
> AfriNIC region within twelve months. The LIR should also plan to announce the
> allocation as a single aggregated block in the inter-domain routing system
> within twelve months.

Frankly, I fail to see the problem here.  IMO, bona-fide LIRs should be 
entitled to an ipv6 allocation under these terms at least in the RIPE region.

Cool off on the rants, Jeroen.  I know it's raining today, but it may be 
sunny tomorrow.

Nick

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