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Mon, 11 May 2026 09:55:00 -0400

Allow Customers with Reallocated Resources to Create ROAs

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:55:00 -0400

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 19 April 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Louisville, Kentucky

Draft Minutes

These minutes are DRAFT. They have been reviewed by the ARIN Board of Trustees prior to posting. These minutes will remain draft until they are reviewed and approved by the ARIN Board of Trustees at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

Attendees

Nancy Carter, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Acting CEO
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Lee Howard, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Treasurer
Robert Seastrom, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

Staff

John Curran, President and CEO (on sabbatical)
Erin Alligood, CHRO
Alyssa Arceneaux, Board Operations Manager, Scribe
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
John Sweeting, CXO

ARIN Board of Trustees Executive Session. The Board Chair called an Executive Session at 9:00 am ET.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 13 January 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Miami, Florida

Attendees

Nancy Carter, 2025 Chair and Treasurer
Tina Morris, 2025 Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
John Curran, President & CEO
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Lee Howard, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, 2025 Secretary

Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Erin Alligood, CHRO
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

Ms. Carter welcomed all to Miami and the Board meeting. She welcomed new Board Trustee, Lee Howard. She noted that he has a Board buddy, Ron da Silva, and has participated in onboarding. She then asked about any changes to the agenda and there were none. She called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. ET.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 18 December 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Melissa Montgomery, Volunteer Support
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant/Scribe

Observer:

E. Marie Brierley — 2026 AC Member-Elect

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair welcomed observer and 2026 AC member-elect E. Marie Brierley to the call. The Chair further noted Melissa Montgomery from ARIN staff, was observing the meeting as a back-up.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 20 November 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Marty McLaughlin, Manager, CXS
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant/Scribe
Joe Westover, Acting CXO/Dir. CXS

Regrets:

William Herrin

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She acknowledged regrets from WH.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 31 October 2025

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK) - virtual
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Alyssa Arceneaux, Board Ops Mgr./Scribe
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
John Sweeting, CXO
Joe Westover, Dir. CXS

ARIN Board Observers:

Nancy Carter, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Trustee
Rob Seastrom, Trustee

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. CT. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair stated that she found the ARIN 56 meeting very productive and helpful.

ARIN Service Dependencies and Business Resilience

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:25:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

12 November 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.7 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN enhance documentation and procedures related to our core service dependencies, change management, and resilience practices. We recognize ARIN’s unique and critical role in Internet infrastructure and the importance of transparency and resilience for our customers’ operations.

ARIN is developing a plan to document key service dependencies, clarify change-management practices, and outline our resilience and continuity objectives. Once finalized, we intend to present this work to the community for feedback and validation.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 18 September 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Marty McLaughlin, Manager CXS
Thérèse Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO
Joe Westover, Dir. CXS

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 21 August 2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
John Curran, President & CEO
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Marty McLaughlin, Manager CXS
Thérèse Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO
Joe Westover, Dir. CXS

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 17 July 2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Regi Alancia, Mgr. CXS Business Process
John Curran, President & CEO
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Thérèse Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe

Regrets:

Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She acknowledged regrets from MW, Vice Chair. She stated that LS would be acting Vice Chair for this meeting.

Disable Option for Bulk ROA Removal Notifications

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:25:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 July 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.6 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add the ability to suppress the creation of email notifications for bulk ROA removals. We agree that this would be a beneficial feature, and we will be prioritizing it on our development calendar.

This suggestion will remain open pending implementation. Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Regards,

American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 26 June 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
John Curran, President & CEO
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Marty McLaughlin, CXS Manager
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Thérèse Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

Regrets:

Kendrick Knowles
Alison Wood

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair noted regrets from AW and KK.

Requesting Internet Number Resources as an Individual Business Entity

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:24:52 -0400

ARIN provides Internet number registry services, including the issuance of Internet number resources, to organizations within its service region.

Individuals operating as legally recognized businesses – whether under their own name or a distinct business name – may qualify to request Internet number resources from ARIN.

This page outlines the common business structures recognized in the ARIN region and what documentation ARIN may require to confirm your eligibility.

Common Business Structures
Type	Definition	Examples
Sole Proprietor / Sole Trader	Operating under your own name or a registered business name.	John Smith or “Smith IT Services”
Registered Trade Name	Operating under a business name that is different from your legal name.	John Smith doing business as “Smith IT Solutions” Terms vary by region and may include: DBA (Doing Business As) FBN (Fictitious Business Name) o/a (Operating As) t/a (Trading As) Assumed Name
Single-Member LLC or Sole-Shareholder Corporation	A legally registered company owned and operated by one person.	“Smith Technologies LLC”
Independent Contractor / Freelancer	Providing services as an individual who is registered as a business or recognized as self-employed under local tax or licensing laws.	Freelance network consultant registered with local tax authorities.
Professional Corporation (PC) or PLLC	Licensed professionals operating under a registered entity.	“Smith Professional IT Services, PC”

What ARIN May Request

ARIN may ask you to provide documentation such as:

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 15 May 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Thérèse Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

Regrets:

Brian Jones
Gus Reese

1. Welcome.

Welcome. The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She acknowledged regrets from BJ and GR.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 30 April 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Charlotte, North Carolina

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Richard Jimmerson, COO
John Sweeting, CXO
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coord./Scribe

Observers:

Nancy Carter, ARIN Board Trustee
Ron da Silva, ARIN Board Trustee
Tina Morris, ARIN Board Vice Chair
Bill Sandiford, ARIN Board Chair

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 20 March 2025

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

Regrets:

Alison Wood

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She acknowledged regrets from AW. The Chair noted this is the last meeting before the AC’s face-to-face in April following ARIN 55, and informed the Council that all recommended draft policies need to be reviewed before the next meeting. Proposals are not presented at ARIN 55, but they can be mentioned.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 20 February 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Dir., Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assistant/Scribe

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. ET. The Chair welcomed everyone to the call. The presence of a quorum was noted. It was noted that the President and the CXO were unable to attend due to conflicts.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 24 January 2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Lily Botsyoe (LB) (via Zoom)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator/Scribe
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir., Registration Services
John Sweeting, CXO

Observers:

Bill Sandiford, Board Chair
Tina Morris, Board Vice Chair
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m. ET. The Chair welcomed the AC to their first meeting of the year and welcomed the observing Board members. A roll call vote was taken, and all were present.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 19 December 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assist./Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

Observers:

Lily Botsyoe, 2025-elect ARIN AC member
William Herrin, 2025-elect ARIN AC member

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She acknowledged that KK had sent his regrets, and she welcomed the observers to the call. She welcomed everyone to the last AC meeting of the year. The Chair stated that the observers were free to contact her with any questions they may have.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 21 November 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assist./Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

Observers:

Lily Botsyoe, 2025-elect ARIN AC member
William Herrin, 2025-elect ARIN AC member

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She noted MG would be delayed.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 25 October 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Canada

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. Registration Services (via Zoom)
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coord./Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

Observers:

Tina Morris, ARIN Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, ARIN Board Trustee

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She welcomed the AC to the meeting and the two observing Board members.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 19 September 2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assist./Scribe
John Sweeting, Chief Experience Officer

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

2024 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

2024 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

2024 Applications
Applications	8
Organization Type	1 association, 3 corporations, 3 nonprofits, 1 other
Organization Region	3 United States, 1 Canada, 4 outside ARIN region
Category (some projects identified multiple categories)	3 Internet technical improvements, 3 registry processes and technology improvements, 5 informational outreach, 5 research
Total funding requested (USD)	$89,950
Average funding requested (USD)	$11,245
Projects selected to receive a grant	2
Total funding provided (USD)	$40,000

Project summaries provided by grant recipients.

Search ROAs by ROA Name

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

28 August 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.14 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add the capability for customers to search the ROAs associated with their organization by ROA name (text). We agree that this would be a useful expansion to the current ROA search options, and we will add it to our list of RPKI improvements pending prioritization.

Your suggestion will remain open until this new functionality is developed and deployed. Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 15 August 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Exec. Assist./Scribe

Regrets:

Matthew Gamble
Alison Wood

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 18 July 2024

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Dir., Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A./Scribe

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 20 June 2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Dir., Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A./Scribe
John Sweeting, CCO

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Chair welcomed everyone to the call. It was noted that Mr. Knowles would be delayed.

Add Optional "Geofeed" Field to Whois

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

7 Jun 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.10 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN add an optional attribute to the Whois database for customers to publish and share their Geofeed URL.

The five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are collaborating and working within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) on a standard Registry Data Access Protocol (RDAP) extension for Geofeed data. When the standard is accepted, ARIN will implement this change to RDAP and add the necessary functionality to ARIN Online and Reg-RWS to support this improvement. The other RIRs will also be implementing this change, which will result in a globally consistent method to publish Geofeed information in RDAP.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 16 May 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coord./Scribe
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Dir., Reg. Svcs.

Regrets:

Brian Jones

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Increase Length Limit on IRR Remarks Field

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:07:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

3 June 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.8 upon confirmed receipt, asking that we increase the length limit on the IRR remarks field.

We agree that this would be a useful improvement that would assist in the transition to ARIN’s authenticated IRR from another third-party IRR. ARIN will consider your suggestion in conjunction with other IRR improvements that are in our development pipeline. Your suggestion will remain open until a decision is made on when the features you have requested can be developed. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 17 April 2024

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bridgetown, Barbados

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coord./Scribe
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Lisa Liedel, Dir., Reg. Svcs. (virtual)
John Sweeting, CCO

Observers:

Nancy Carter, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Tina Morris, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:56 a.m. AT. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Create Mandatory Mailing List for General Members

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:07:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 May 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.7 upon confirmed receipt, recommending that ARIN automatically subscribe General Members to a mailing list as a requirement of General Membership. From 1999 to 2021, ARIN operated the ARIN Discussion mailing list as an auto-subscribed list for all ARIN member organizations. Since this list’s retirement in 2021, ARIN has adopted the position of all our mailing lists being opt-in only. This change was made to respect member preferences and privacy, ensuring that all subscribers are genuinely interested in the content and fostering more engaged and meaningful discussions.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 21 March 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A.
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Regrets:

Alison Wood

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. It was acknowledged that GG was delayed due to technical difficulties.

IRR Service Improvement - Various ARIN Web UI Enhancements

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:07:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

25 March 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.05 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN enable search and sorting tools for the IRR web interface, as well as the ability to download the full list route objects or what is displayed on the current page in a CSV format. ARIN agrees that these would be useful improvements for IRR users. There is a similar web UI feature to what you describe in our development pipeline awaiting prioritization and scheduling. The suggestion for a downloadable report will be reviewed for potential prioritization.

RPKI Service Improvement - Various ROA UI Enhancements

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:05:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

25 March 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.04 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN enable the ability to sort the ROA list page by each field in ascending and descending order, as well as the ability to download the full list or current page in a CSV format. ARIN agrees that these would be useful improvements for RPKI users. There is a similar web UI feature to what you describe in our development pipeline awaiting prioritization and scheduling. The suggestion for a downloadable report will be reviewed for potential prioritization.

RPKI Service Improvement - ROA Analyze

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:02:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

11 March 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.02 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add a feature to our RPKI web interface to analyze any negative and potentially unexpected results of creating a ROA, as well as an option to download or export the list of candidate prefixes/ASNs in a CSV format for additional analysis prior to committing changes. There is a similar web UI feature to what you describe in our development pipeline awaiting prioritization and scheduling. The suggestion for a downloadable report will be reviewed for potential prioritization.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 15 February 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A.
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 26 January 2024

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Honolulu, HI

Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Matthew Wilder, Vice Chair (MW)
Doug Camin (DC)
Matthew Gamble (MG) (virtual)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Daniel Schatte (DS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services (via Zoom)
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coord./Scribe

Observers

Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Tina Morris, Board Trustee

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:27 p.m. HST. The presence of a quorum was noted. She welcomed all in-person, remote AC participants and Observers to the meeting.

Multi-factor authentication option for API keys

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:02:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 January 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.1 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN implement some form of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for API keys. ARIN agrees that this would be a good improvement to the security of ARIN systems.

We will investigate the requirements to build this new feature and schedule it for future development. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 21 December 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Jason Byrne, Sr. Customer Success Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A./Scribe
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Regrets:

Kendrick Knowles

Observers (2024 Member-elected AC Members)

Matthew Gamble
Elizabeth Goodson
Kaitlyn Pellak
Daniel Schatte

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair acknowledged regrets received and welcomed the 2024 member-elect AC Observers. The Chair explained that observers can ask questions but do not yet have voting rights, which will begin upon their being seated to the AC as of 1 January.

Improve ROA Details for Hosted RPKI Product

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

2 February 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.20 upon confirmed receipt, asking that we improve the ROA details that are displayed in ARIN’s Hosted RPKI Service.

We will consider your suggestion alongside other RPKI improvements that are in our development pipeline. Your suggestion will remain open until a decision is made on the features you have requested. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 16 November 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A./Scribe
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Regrets:

Andrew Dul
Anita Nikolich

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Expand Fraud Reporting to Include Leasing of 4.10 Space

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

31 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.18 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN widen the scope of our fraud reporting tool to include misuse of IPv4 address space acquired using NRPM 4.10. Dedicated IPv4 Block to Facilitate IPv6 Deployment.

We are in the process of evaluating and updating ARIN Fraud Reporting process and procedures, and your feedback will be taken into consideration during this effort. Your suggestion will remain open pending the outcome of the Fraud Process review.

Allow Specified Description of API Keys

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

27 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023-15 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN provide the ability to allow users to specify a description of an API key to make it easier to track the functionality of each key. ARIN agrees that this would be a useful for customers who have multiple API keys.

We will add this to our deployment schedule and prioritize it along with other development initiatives. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 20 October 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

San Diego, CA

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Alyssa Arceneaux, Scribe
John Curran, President and CEO
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Observers - ARIN Board:

Nancy Carter, Trustee
John Curran, Trustee
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Rob Seastrom, Trustee

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. PT. He welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that it was election season. The presence of a quorum was noted.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 21 September 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A. and Scribe

Regrets:

Brian Jones
Anita Nikolich
Matthew Wilder

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. ET. He welcomed everyone to the call.

REST API Method to Determine a Specific NET Object for a Range

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

9 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.13 upon confirmed receipt, asking ARIN to develop a REST API method to determine the most specific NET object for a range. We are evaluating the work needed to develop this functionality and plan to conduct a consultation to determine the value of this feature to the ARIN customer community.

Your suggestion will remain open pending the outcome of the community consultation. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Allow Greater Flexibility in Advanced Whois-RWS Search

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

7 September 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.12 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN allow greater flexibility in Advanced Whois-RWS search results. ARIN has reviewed this suggestion, and it will be considered for future prioritization as part of a group of Whois-RWS improvements. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Regards,

American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 17 August 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A. and Scribe
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. He welcomed everyone to the call.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 20 July 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A. and Scribe
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Regrets:

Alison Wood

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:17 p.m. ET. He acknowledged regrets from AW.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 15 June 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Therese Simcox, Sr. E.A. and Scribe

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. He acknowledged regrets from KH, AP, and AW.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 18 May 2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator/Scribe
Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, (RJ) Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director of Registration Services
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair welcomed everyone to the call and asked the Vice Chair to run the meeting. It was noted that KK would be delayed.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 19 April 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator/Scribe
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Richard Jimmerson, (RJ) Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director of Registration Services
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer
Regi Alcancia, (RA) Business Process Manager

Observers:

Tina Morris, Trustee, ARIN Board

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair welcomed the AC to the meeting, and acknowledged and welcomed ARIN Board Trustee, Tina Morris.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 16 March 2023

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, (MA) General Counsel
Eddie Diego, (ED) Policy Analyst
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Sean Hopkins, (SH) Senior Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, (RJ) Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director of Registration Services
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant / Scribe
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Regrets:

Andrew Dul
Leif Sawyer

1. Welcome

The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 4:11 PM ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She acknowledged regrets sent from the Chair and AD. She noted CT would be delayed.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 16 February 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, (MA) General Counsel
John Curran, (JC) President and CEO
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Sean Hopkins, (SH) Senior Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, (RJ) COO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant / Scribe
John Sweeting, (CCO) Chief Customer Officer

Regrets:

Amy Potter
Chris Woodfield

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. He acknowledged regrets sent from AP and CW.

Allow Multiple Security Keys for 2FA

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:03:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

07 February 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.2 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN allow multiple hardware security keys for two- factor authentication (2FA) so that a single key cannot be a single point of failure.

We agree that allowing multiple hardware keys would be beneficial to customers and would increase the robustness of our 2FA implementation. We will investigate the requirements to build this new feature and schedule it for future development. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Limit Length of Members Lines for API

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:02:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

07 February 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.1 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN improve the RSPL output for as-set objects that limited the number of items on single members lines in order to make the output more accurate and useful.

We agree this change would result in better results for as-set object queries. We will investigate the requirements to build this new feature and schedule it for future development. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 27 January 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

New Orleans, LA

Attendees:

Leif Sawyer, Chair (LS)
Kat Hunter, Vice Chair (KH)
Doug Camin (DC)
Andrew Dul (AD)
Gerry George (GG)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kendrick Knowles (KK)
Anita Nikolich (AN)
Amy Potter (AP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Chris Tacit (CT)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, (MA) General Counsel
Jenny Fulmer, (JF) Staff Attorney
Sean Hopkins, (SH) Senior Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, (RJ) COO
Lisa Liedel, Director, Registration Services
John Sweeting, (CCO) Chief Customer Officer

Observers:

Bill Sandiford, ARIN Board of Trustees Chair

1. Welcome

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:18 p.m. CST. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair welcomed the AC to their first meeting of the year. He welcomed Mr. Sandiford and thanked him for attending.

Improvement to ROA Functionality

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:50:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

12 December 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.30 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add functionality that allows customers to view the projected change in RPKI validity state of related route announcement(s) before publication when using the Route Object Authorization (ROA) create or delete action in ARIN’s Online.

Benefits of the RPKI are directly related to the accuracy of data contained in repositories throughout the RPKI ecosystem. Providing ARIN resource holders information they need to make informed decisions when creating/modifying ROAs is a key component to maintaining the accuracy and performance of the RPKI. ARIN agrees that your suggestion to add this feature to our RPKI tools that offers visibility into the impact to announcements of their prefixes prior to the publication of ROAs in the ARIN repository will benefit the entire community. We will add this to our deployment schedule and prioritize it along with other development initiatives. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Allow Phone Numbers Outside of the ARIN Region to be Eligible for SMS Two-Factor Authentication

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:50:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

7 November 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.29 on confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN enable SMS for two-factor authentication (2FA) for customers who reside outside the ARIN service region.

ARIN will have four options for customers to set up 2FA on their ARIN Online accounts prior to 1 February 2023, when we require accounts to be secured:

Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) using an authenticator of your choice
Short Message Service SMS or Voice Call for customers within the ARIN service region
FIDO2/Passkey (available January 2023)

We continue to receive input from customers for additional options, and plan to conduct a Community Consultation to assess support for continued development related to 2FA for ARIN Online accounts. Your suggestion will remain open pending the outcome of the consultation and any potential related development effort.

Add Functionality to Assist Customers Transitioning From Hosted to Delegated RPKI

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:40:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

3 November 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.26 on confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN add functionality to assist customers transitioning from hosted to delegated RPKI.

We agree this feature has the potential to ease the transition between RPKI deployment types for organizations with large numbers of resources covered by ROAs. We will investigate the requirements to build this new feature and schedule it for future development. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Add Field for Multiple Prefixes on ROA Creation Page

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:45:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

5 October 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.23 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we provide a field to add multiple prefixes at one time for the browser signed ROA creation page. We have development on the roadmap that will simplify the RPKI management of resources, including the handling of ROAs.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Create Beta Test Environment for ASPA and BGPsec Router Keys

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:35:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.22 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add a beta test environment for ASPA and BGP sec router keys.

We rely on customer input to help identify improvements and enhancements to ARIN services and agree this would be a useful feature to allow customers to experiment with these security controls before deploying them in production. We will put this suggestion on the list of features to be considered for future development.

Allow Multiple RPKI Certificate Authorities to Publish to each Org-ID

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:35:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

3 August 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.21 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we allow multiple RPKI Certificate Authorities (CAs) to publish to each Org ID so that organizations can delegate the generation/administration of ROAs to child CAs using ARIN’s Repository Service (RPS) for Delegated RPKI.

We agree with your suggestion that adding this feature would benefit the ARIN community. This enhancement to the ARIN RPS for Delegated RPKI will be added to the development roadmap, pending prioritization.

ARIN Fellowship Program Application Information

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:33:57 -0400

Applications for the ARIN Fellowship Program are now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Application Eligibility

Individuals who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the ARIN region are eligible to apply if they have a demonstrated interest in the American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd., (“ARIN”) community and its Policy Development Process for the management of Internet number resources.

RESTful API Improvements

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

26 April 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.11 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN allow non-human “service accounts” to be used for programmatic interactions with ARIN¹s RESTful API.

When ARIN originally deployed the RESTful APIs, there was internal discussion about whether API keys should be managed on an individual basis, or if keys could be assigned to potentially shared role accounts. At the time, there was consensus that it was important to be able to determine which users were making changes via these APIs in the event of problems.

IRR Transaction Log for RESTful API

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:55:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

15 March 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.7 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we make a transaction log available for RPSL changes made to the IRR using the REST API, which can be accessed via the API or within the associated account’s web interface. We agree this would be a helpful change and benefit customers using the IRR API. We rely on customer input to help identify improvements and enhancements to ARIN services. Our development calendar is fully booked for 2022, but we will include your suggestion on the list of features for consideration in our 2023 prioritization process.

Alternative to API Token in REST calls

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:31:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

23 February 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.5 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we consider alternatives to sending the API token as a URL parameter in REST calls to improve security. We agree that a change of this type would improve security. In evaluating this suggestion, we have determined that making the change to send the API token as part of the HTTP header field would be the best solution as it will also allow ARIN to support this new feature as well as the current query parameter. We will place this suggestion on the list for prioritization for the 2023 Engineering Roadmap.

Operational Support for Ghostbusters RPKI records per RFC 6493

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:02:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

7 March 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.2 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN provider operational support for Ghostbusters RPKI records per RFC 6493. We agree that Support for Ghostbusters records in the ARIN repository gives organizations more control over the contact information they choose to share in the RPKI infrastructure, and we will schedule this for future development.

This suggestion will remain open pending implementation. Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Improve Usability of Reverse DNS Management in ARIN Online

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

15 October 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.20 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we improve the usability of Reverse DNS management in ARIN Online. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Add Private Comment Field for Customers to ARIN Records

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 September 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.19 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide a Private Comments field for ARIN ASN and NET records that is only visible to ARIN and the organization. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Add "Select All on Page" Option for Reverse DNS in ARIN Online

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 September 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.17 on confirmed receipt, asking that we add an option to “select all on page” in Reverse DNS in ARIN Online. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Add Lock Function to Prevent Org ID from Receiving Reassignments or Reallocations

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 September 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.18 on confirmed receipt, asking that we add a lock function to prevent organizations from receiving reassignments or reallocations. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Allow Read-Only Access to the ARIN API

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 April 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.6 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide a read-only API key to be used with ARIN’s API. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Support DMARC for ARIN-originated Emails and ARIN Mailing Lists

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 April 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.5 on confirmed receipt, asking that we support the DMARC protocol for emails sent from ARIN and on the ARIN mailing lists. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Provide Certificate Transparency for RPKI

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

23 February 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.3 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide certificate transparency for RPKI. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Remove 256 Record Limitation or Increase Returned Results for Network Queries

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

28 January 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.1 upon receipt, requesting that ARIN remove the limitation of 256 results or increase the number of results available when returning the list of network records that are managed by an organization. We are currently reviewing your suggestion and will issue our response as soon as possible.

3 February 2021

This suggestion appears to be a duplicate of ACSP Suggestion 2012.20: Remove result limit for Whois-RWS child network queries, which requests support for allowing queries to return more than 256 network records (the current limitation). That suggestion is awaiting prioritization and has not yet been scheduled on ARIN’s Work Plan. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Maintain a List of Cybercrime Law Enforcement Offices in ARIN Region

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

4 December 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.18 upon response, suggesting that ARIN maintain a list of law enforcement offices in our region that handle cybercrime reports and investigations. ARIN is discussing your suggestion both internally and with our colleagues in law enforcement to determine our next steps.

Thank you for your participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. This suggestion will remain open while ARIN performs additional research and determines a course of action.

Make PPML Archives Searchable

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

20 October 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.15 upon receipt, requesting that we provide the ability to search the Public Policy Mailing List (PPML) archives by proposal number, policy number, and proposal subject.

We agree that this functionality would be valuable and will prioritize it for future implementation. Until this is implemented, you could use the single site search feature in your search engine. For example, to search for policy 2020-1, you could enter the “site:lists.arin.net ARIN-2020-1” qualifier in Google’s search engine to list various email messages that contain that policy number.

New REST End Point

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

07 May 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.11 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide a REST endpoint to download the list of certified prefixes associated with an organization. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Open tickets using Reg-RWS

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 April 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.10 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide the ability to open tickets with ARIN using the Registration RESTful Service (Reg-RWS) application programming interface (API). We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Improvement to "View and Manage Networks" in ARIN Online

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 April 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.9 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide the ability to list all records on the View and Manage Your Networks Section and secondary navigation for going back to this page from editing Network Information Actions section. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

RESTful Interface for IRR

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

11 February 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.2 upon confirmed receipt, that we should have a RESTful interface for our new IRR that is compatible with RADb.

As we continue to develop this service, ARIN will strive to ensure compatibility with other Internet Routing Registries (IRRs) but we cannot guarantee compatibility with any one specific IRR. ARIN will develop its restful interface in accordance with current specifications and best practices.

Publish Machine-readable Micro-allocation List

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

17 January 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.24 upon confirmed receipt, that ARIN a publish machine-readable micro-allocations list.

Currently the micro-allocations list is generated manually by staff, like many of our other published reports and statistics. We currently have a project in our development backlog to look at ways to automate this reporting on the website. Because your suggestion aligns well with that effort, it will remain open for consideration as part of an automated reporting project on our future work plan.

Invoice Improvement

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

09 December 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.21 on confirmed receipt, asking that we make our invoice process more compatible with Safari Credit Card Autofill. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Download All ROAs for an OrgID

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

08 November 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.20 on confirmed receipt, asking that we provide the ability for a customer to download a .csv file that contains all the ROAs associated with their Org ID. We agree that this would be a useful feature for customers and have added this feature to the list of improvements to be included in RPKI service update work that is currently underway.

ARIN Contributions: IO/IGO/Governments

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:31:51 -0400

The following are documents contributed by ARIN, or in conjunction with ARIN, to Internet governance-related forums.

Internet Governance Contributions
Title	Submitted to…	Date
IPv6 Deployment Information and ARIN Community Programs	CITEL PCC1	8 April 2026
Comments regarding Draft New Recommendation ITU-T Y.2086 (formerly Y.DNI-fr): “Framework and Requirements of Decentralized Trustworthy Network Infrastructure”	ITU-T Study Group 13	15 October 2025
Reply Comments on Border Gateway Protocol Risk Mitigation Progress – PS Docket No. 24-146; Reply Comments on Secure Internet Routing – PS Docket No. 22-90	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S.	1 August 2024
Comments on Reporting on Border Gateway Protocol Risk Mitigation Progress – PS Docket No. 24-146; Comments on Secure Internet Routing - PS Docket No. 22-90	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S.	17 July 2024
Comments on the Proposed Rule for Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) – Docket No. CISA-2022-0010	Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security	3 July 2024
Perspectives on the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information in Canada	Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, House of Commons, Canada	5 January 2024
Considerations in Broadband Deployment – Critical Internet infrastructure, Security, and Support Mechanisms	ITU-D Study Group 1	10 October 2023
ARIN Informational Contribution	CITEL PCC1	12 April 2023
NRO Letter to ICANN	ICANN	21 March 2023
Comments regarding “Framework and Requirements of Decentralized Trustworthy Network Infrastructure”	ITU-T Study Group 13	28 February 2023
ARIN Reply to FCC 22-90 on Secure Internet Routing	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S.	20 January 2023
NRO Letter to Mauritius	Republic of Mauritius	29 June 2022
ARIN Reply to FCC 22-90 on Secure Internet Routing	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S.	10 May 2022
ARIN Response to FCC 22-90 on Secure Internet Routing	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S.	08 April 2022
ARIN Response to Docket No. 210503-0097 RIN 0660-XC050	NTIA	07 June 2021
ARIN CEO Letter Congratulating New CTU Secretary General	CTU SG	04 March 2021
NTIA’s Federal Register Notice WTSA-20 response by ARIN	NTIA	03 June 2020
Recent Activities at ITU-T Study Groups 2 and 20	CITEL PCC1	15 April 2019
IPv6 Deployment Activities	CITEL PCC1	14 April 2019
Regarding the draft recommendation “Y.IPv6RefModel”	ITU-T Study Group 20	09 April 2019
IPv6 case studies from Team ARIN	ITU-D Study Group 1	02 March 2019
Regarding Draft Recommendation Y.IPv6RefModel	ITU-T Study Group 20	03 December 2018
NTIA’s Notice of Inquiry on International Internet Policy Priorities	NTIA	25 October 2018
Evolution of NNAI and Recent Activities at ITU-T SG2 AND SG20	CITEL PCC1	06 August 2018
ARIN Contribution to National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Docket	NTIA	17 July 2018
A.25 ambiguity regarding TDs and contributions	ITU-T TSAG	26 February 2018
ARIN Views on Draft Recommendation Y.IPv6RefModel	ITU-T Study Group 20	04 September 2017
Regional Internet Basics	ITU-D Study Group 1	26 February 2015
ARIN Contributions to Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)	NTIA	31 March 2011

Registration Services Agreement (RSA) FAQs

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:05:17 -0400

ARIN provides the FAQs and answers below to enhance the Internet community’s understanding of Registration Services Agreement (RSA) Version 14.0. The FAQs do not alter or otherwise modify any terms of any RSA. For information focused specifically on Legacy Resources, please see our Legacy Resources page.

What is different about the current ARIN Registration Services Agreement (RSA)?

The current RSA (Version 14.0) includes an update to section 13(c). It now allows a customer to terminate the RSA if a change to the Service Terms is believed to materially and adversely impact their rights or use of the Included Number Resources. In such cases, Internet number resources received prior to ARIN’s formation would revert to Legacy Number Resource status, while any resources issued directly by ARIN would be returned.

WhoWas ReadMe

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:09:36 -0400

ARIN’s WhoWas report contains historical registration information for a given IP address or Autonomous System Number (ASN). The publication of WhoWas data is provided subject to an approved request under ARIN’s WhoWas Terms of Use (ToU).

File Format

Because the WhoWas report contains the entire public history for a given IP address or ASN, it is much larger and more complex than a Whois query response. Each IP address or ASN could have been a part of multiple networks/AS ranges over time and have been issued to multiple organizations, each with its own associated Points of Contact (POCs).

Bulk Whois Readme

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:15:22 -0400

This “readme” file is provided with downloads of Bulk Whois data. Please visit Bulk Whois Data for more information on how to obtain Bulk Whois data, the description of elements, and schema validation instructions.

The publication of bulk Whois data is provided subject to an approved request under ARIN’s Bulk Whois Terms of Use (ToU).

ARIN’s Whois data is for Internet operational or technical research purposes pertaining to Internet operations only. It may not be used for advertising, direct marketing, marketing research, or similar purposes. Use of ARIN’s Whois data for these activities is explicitly forbidden. ARIN requests to be notified of any such activities or suspicions thereof.

Application Programming Interface (API) Keys

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:14:18 -0400

An Application Programming Interface (API) key is a secret code that you can use to identify yourself to ARIN when you interact with us. You create an API key in ARIN Online, and then use the key in interactions with ARIN outside of ARIN Online. Multiple interactions may be performed with the same API key, or you can create multiple API keys to locally track specific requests or to access reports. The API key does not expire, but can be deactivated at any time.

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:14:18 -0400

As of 1 February 2023, ARIN requires multifactor authentication (MFA) on all ARIN Online accounts. Users have three methods of multifactor authentication to choose among: an authenticator application, SMS, or a single security key. Please see our announcement and the FAQ for more information.

On 7 October 2024, ARIN will lock all remaining ARIN Online accounts that have not enabled MFA. Please see our announcement for more information.

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a means of identifying a user through two separate pieces of information or identification. For ARIN Online, these two pieces are your account password and a one-time password generated using a third-party mobile authenticator, provided through SMS, or provided through a physical hardware device. By combining the two proofs of identity that an unauthorized user is unlikely to possess, multifactor authentication provides an increased level of security for ARIN Online users.

DNSSEC Trust Anchors from ARIN

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:42:15 -0400

This page at one time contained information on the DNSSEC keys that ARIN used to sign the zones listed below. Since the parent zones for the zones listed below are signed, there is no longer a need to maintain a separate trust anchor file. If you do have one configured, ARIN strongly encourages you to remove it. We will be changing out the trust anchors some time after July 1, 2011.

About RPKI

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

Benefits of RPKI Adoption

Adopting Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) helps establish a more trusted and collaborative environment among Internet number resource holders and network operators connected to the Internet. By adopting RPKI, companies can rely on verifiable information about IP address and route legitimacy, which can help resolve routing issues and combat network attacks. This leads to a more reliable and secure Internet infrastructure for everyone.

Creating Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) for your resources benefits more than just you. Operators make decisions based on Route Origin Validation, leading to a more reliable and secure Internet infrastructure.

Hosted RPKI

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

What is Hosted RPKI?

Hosted Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is an infrastructure in which ARIN hosts a Certificate Authority and signs all Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) for resources within the ARIN region. Only direct resource holders can participate in RPKI. Reallocated and reassigned net resources cannot be added to an organization’s RPKI certificate. Any downstream organization must have their upstream provider submit ROAs on their behalf.

Hosted RPKI’s benefits include:

Reg-RWS Quick Start Guide

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:35:58 -0400

Overview

ARIN Online users can also use Reg-RWS in addition to the graphical user interface to retrieve and modify records within ARIN’s database by sending URLs and XML or Routing Policy Specification Language (RPSL) payloads in an automatable, computer-friendly manner using modern application interfaces that provide strong authentication. You can use Reg-RWS to perform these and other actions:

Retrieve and modify information about delegations and networks
Reassign and reallocate network space
Retrieve and modify information about Orgs, Points of Contact (POCs), and customers
Get information about tickets (requests for ARIN to perform an action) and add messages to tickets
Submit Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs)
Retrieve and edit Internet Routing Registry (IRR) objects
Request reports, such as WhoWas (historical registration information) or reassignments for a given network

For more information about Reg-RWS and frequently asked questions, visit Automating Record Management with Reg-RWS.

Whois-RWS API Documentation

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:41:41 -0400

Background

Traditionally, Whois services were offered using the NICNAME/WHOIS protocol as described by RFC 954 and RFC 3912. This protocol is a simple, text-based TCP protocol registered with in the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for well-known port 43. The specification for the protocol, RFC 3912, did not define either data types or data formats. As a consequence, Whois data varied from service provider to service provider and was far from ideal for programmatic consumption. Consequently, ARIN first provided expanded Whois capabilities in its own ARIN-specific Whois implementation of Whois-RWS.

Submitting a Transfer Pre-approval Request

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:22:41 -0400

ARIN offers transfer pre-approvals to organizations seeking IPv4 address space via a Transfer Between Specified Recipients (NRPM 8.3) or Inter-RIR Transfers to Specified Recipients (NRPM 8.4) based on a 24-month projected need. Before requesting a transfer pre-approval, please review ARIN’s policies to ensure that you qualify to receive IPv4 addresses. Refer to the ARIN Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) for full details.

Note: Transfer pre-approval requests will be reviewed based on the organization’s projected 24-month need and will not be subject to re-verification for a NRPM 8.3 transfer or a NRPM 8.4 transfer submitted within 24 months of this approval.

Network Modifications

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:40:32 -0400

You can modify your Network Record (NET) to change the network name, Origin Autonomous System (AS), Resource Point of Contact (POC) handles, and public comments on an IP address block.

Note: Changes to reverse DNS delegation cannot be made with a network modification.

Network modifications must be submitted by a POC with the appropriate permissions, as defined in the following table:

POC Types and Permissions
Action	Admin	Tech	Routing
Modify Network Name	✅	✅
Modify Public Comments	✅	✅	✅
Modify Resource POCs	✅	✅

Using Your ARIN Online Account

To modify a NET using ARIN Online:

Referral Whois (RWhois)

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:40:32 -0400

What is Referral Whois (RWhois)?

RWhois (Referral Whois) is a directory services protocol which extends and enhances the Whois concept in a hierarchical and scalable fashion. It focuses on the distribution of “network objects,”–the data representing Internet resources or people–and uses the inherently hierarchical nature of these network objects (for example, domain names, IP networks, and email addresses) to more accurately discover the requested information.

RWhois synthesizes concepts from other, established Internet protocols to create a more useful way to find resources across the Internet. The RWhois protocol and architecture derive a great deal of structure from the Domain Name System (DNS) [RFC 1034] and borrow directory service concepts from other directory service efforts, primarily [X.500]. The protocol is also influenced by earlier established Internet protocols, such as the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) [RFC 821] for response codes.

Membership FAQ

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:58:33 -0400

Can I join ARIN as an individual?

No. Membership is on an organization level and is reserved for organizations that hold IPv4 address space, IPv6 address space, and/or Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) from ARIN under a signed Registration Services Agreement (RSA) with ARIN.

Does my organization need to become a member to request resources from ARIN?

Your organization does not need to be an ARIN Member to apply for resources from ARIN or to participate in ARIN’s Policy Development Process. Once your organization receives resources from ARIN, you will become a Service Member.

ARIN Meetings - Past Sponsors

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:33:57 -0400

ARIN would like to thank all of the companies and organizations that have supported its Public Policy and Members Meetings. With their support, ARIN has been able to stage successful meetings throughout the Internet community it supports.

Please see the Past Meetings & Events page to view full meeting reports.

ARIN 57 - Hybrid - Louisville, Kentucky (April 2026)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Spectrum	Network Sponsor
Amazon Web Services	Platinum Sponsor
IPXO	Silver Sponsor
Verisign	Espresso Bar Host

ARIN 56 - Hybrid - Arlington, Texas (October 2025)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
AT&T	Network Sponsor
Amazon Web Services	Platinum Sponsor
Kalorama IPv4 Brokers & Advisors	Social Sponsor
IPXO	Silver Sponsor
IPv4.Global by Hilco Global	Exhibitor Sponsor

ARIN 55 - Hybrid - Charlotte, North Carolina (April 2025)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Spectrum	Network Sponsor
Amazon Web Services	Platinum Sponsor
IPXO	Silver Sponsor

ARIN 54 - Hybrid - Toronto, Ontario, Canada (October 2024)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Rogers	Network Sponsor
Kalorama IPv4 Brokers & Advisors	Platinum Sponsor
IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank	Silver Sponsor
IPXO	Exhibitor Sponsor

ARIN 53 - Hybrid - Bridgetown, Barbados (April 2024)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Google	Webcast Sponsor
C&W Business	Network Sponsor
IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank	Bronze Sponsor

ARIN 52 - Hybrid - San Diego, California (October 2023)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Google	Webcast Sponsor
AT&T	Network Sponsor
IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank	Bronze Sponsor

ARIN 51 - Hybrid - Tampa, Florida (April 2023)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Charter
Network Sponsor
IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank	Bronze Sponsor

ARIN 50 - Hybrid - Los Angeles, California (October 2022)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Zayo	Network Sponsor
Hilco Streambank	Bronze Sponsor

ARIN 49 - Hybrid - Nashville, Tennessee (April 2022)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
AT&T	Network Sponsor
IPv4 Mall
Bronze Sponsor
IPv4 Global presented by Hilco Streambank	Bronze Sponsor

ARIN 48 - Hybrid - Minneapolis, Minnesota (October & November 2021)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Lumen	Network Sponsor
USI	Network Sponsor

ARIN 47 - Virtual (April 2021)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Team Cymru	Bronze Sponsor

ARIN 45 - Louisville, Kentucky (April 2020 - postponed)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Charter Communications	Network Sponsor

ARIN 44 - Austin, Texas (October 2019)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
AT&T	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Addrex	Platinum Sponsor

ARIN 43 - Bridgetown, Barbados (April 2019)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
C&W Business	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Addrex	Platinum Sponsor
IPv4 Mall	Silver Sponsor

ARIN 42 - Vancouver, British Columbia (October 2018)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Telus	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor
AWS	Sponsor
Addrex	Happy Hour Sponsor

ARIN 41 - Miami, Florida (April 2018)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Webpass from Google Fiber	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN 40 - San Jose, California (October 2017)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Zayo	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN 39 - New Orleans, Louisiana (April 2017)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Cox Communications	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN 38 - Dallas, Texas (October 2016)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
AT&T	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN 37 - Montego Bay, Jamaica (April 2016)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
C&W Business
Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN 36 - Montreal, Quebec (October 2015)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Telus	Network Sponsor
Videotron	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor
CIK Telecom	Refreshment Break Sponsor
ServerHub	Partial Refreshment Break Sponsor
ColbaNet	Partial Refreshment Break Sponsor
Belair Technologies
Partial Refreshment Break Sponsor

ARIN 35 - San Francisco, California (April 2015)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Webpass	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor
ServerHub	Refreshment Break Sponsor
Fastmetrics	Refreshment Break Sponsor
IPv4 Market Group	Refreshment Break Sponsor

ARIN 34 - Baltimore, Maryland (October 2014)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Comcast	Network Sponsor, Happy Hour Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor
ServerHub	Refreshment Break Sponsor

ARIN 33 - Chicago, Illinois (April 2014)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
ServerCentral	Network Sponsor
RCN Business
Network Connectivity
Google	Webcast Sponsor
Level4 Hardware	Social Event Sponsor
ServerHub	Refreshment Break Sponsor

ARIN 32 - Phoenix, Arizona (October 2013)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
PhoenixNAP	Network Sponsor
Gila River Telecommunications	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN 31 - Bridgetown, Barbados (April 2013)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
LIME	Network Sponsor
Google	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN XXX - Dallas, Texas (October 2012)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Terremark, a Verizon Company	Network Sponsor
Sprocket Networks
Happy Hour Sponsor
Hilco Streambanks	Happy Hour Sponsor

ARIN XXIX - Vancouver, British Columbia (April 2012)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Telus	Network Sponsor
CIRA	Social Event Sponsor

ARIN XXVIII - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (October 2011)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Comcast	Network Sponsor

ARIN XXVII - San Juan, Puerto Rico (April 2011)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
AT&T	Network Sponsor
NIC .PR	Social Event Sponsor

ARIN XXVI - Atlanta, Georgia (October 2010)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Telx	Network Sponsor

ARIN XXV - Toronto, Ontario (April 2010)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Telus	Network Sponsor
EGATE Networks, Inc.	Info Center Sponsor

ARIN XXIV - Dearborn, Michigan (October 2009)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Arbor Networks	Network Sponsor
Merit Network Inc	Network Sponsor
United Layer
Social Transportation Sponsor

ARIN XXIII - San Antonio, Texas (April 2009)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Time Warner Cable Business	Network Sponsor
Rackspace	Info Center Sponsor

ARIN XXII - Los Angeles, California (October 2008)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
CenterGate Research Group	Network Sponsor
Los Nettos Networks	Network Sponsor

ARIN XXI - Denver, Colorado (April 2008)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
WildBlue Communications	Network Sponsor
egateNETWORKS	Meeting Drawing Sponsor
Microsoft	Foosball Tournament Prize Sponsor

ARIN XX - Albuquerque, New Mexico (October 2007)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
One Connect IP	Network Sponsor

ARIN XIX - San Juan, Puerto Rico (April 2007)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Centennial of PR	Network Sponsor
Internet2	Webcast Sponsor
Gauss Research Laboratory Inc	Foosball Tournament Sponsor

ARIN XVIII - St. Louis, Missouri (October 2006)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Savvis	Network Sponsor
Center for the Application of Information Technology (CAIT) at Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Engineering and Applied Science	Cyber Cafe Sponsor
Cisco	“Networking with IPv6” Workshop Sponsor
Internet2	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN XVII - Montréal, Québec (April 2006)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Teleglobe, a VSNL International Company	Primary Network Sponsor
Bell Canada	Network Sponsor
Cisco	Network Sponsor
Dell	Network Sponsor
Force10 Networks	Network & Social Event Sponsor
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)	Lunch Sponsor

ARIN XVI - Los Angeles, California (October 2005)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Equinix	Network & Terminal Room Sponsor

ARIN XV - Orlando, Florida (April 2005)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Native6	Sponsor
Smart City	Sponsor
NTT Communications	Sponsor

ARIN XIV - Reston, Virginia (October 2004)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
America Online	Sponsor
Time Warner Cable	Sponsor

ARIN XIII - Vancouver, British Columbia (April 2004)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Shaw Communications	Terminal Room & partial Social Event Sponsor
Big Pipe, a division of Shaw	Terminal Room & partial Social Event Sponsor
Telus	Foosball Tournament & Breakfast Sponsor
Peer 1 Network	Refreshment Break Sponsor
Merit	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN XII - Chicago, Illinois (October 2003)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Server Central	Terminal Room & Wireless Network Sponsor
ANET Internet Solutions	partial Social Event Sponsor
University of Oregon	Multicast Sponsor
Merit	Webcast Sponsor

ARIN XI - Memphis, Tennessee (April 2003)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Comcast	Sponsor
NASA	Sponsor

ARIN X - Eugene, Oregon (October 2002)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Spint	Sponsor
University of Oregon	Sponsor
Preferred Connections, Inc. NW (PCINW)	Sponsor

ARIN IX - Las Vegas, Nevada (April 2002)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Cox Communications	Sponsor

ARIN VIII - Miami, Florida (October 2001)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
N/A

ARIN VII - San Francisco, California (April 2001)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Global Crossing	Sponsor

ARIN VI - Herndon, Virginia (October 2000)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Wayport	Sponsor

ARIN V - Calgary, Alberta (April 2000)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Shaw Communications	Sponsor

ARIN IV - Denver, Colorado (October 1999)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Qwest	Sponsor

ARIN III - Atlanta, Georgia (April 1999)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Bell South	Sponsor

ARIN II - Seattle, Washington (October 1998)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
Microsoft	Sponsor
Internap	Sponsor

ARIN I - Herndon, Virginia (March 1998)

Company/Organization	Type of Sponsorship
N/A

Read Me: Report of Resources with No Valid POCs

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:43:54 -0400

Note: The schema used in the report of number resources without valid POCs changed with the 16 September 2017 update of ARIN Online. This schema is included in the .zip file of the report that is downloaded. Please be sure that your automated scripts parse this new XML format.

The list of number resources without valid POCs is provided subject to an approved request under ARIN’s Bulk Whois Acceptable Use Policy.

Planned Functionality

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:41:30 -0400

ARIN’s goal is to allow individuals and organizations to manage their ARIN records, requests, and correspondence online. In addition to developing the online account management system, ARIN keeps track of community and internal recommendations for new services and improvements. These items await prioritization, planning, and approval before work can commence. ARIN encourages community input on future upgrades and services. Information gleaned from community feedback, received both online and in person, will be used by ARIN management to help prioritize future work.

Examples: Resource Request Documentation

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:24:52 -0400

Overview

As part of the process of requesting number resources from ARIN, there is often a need for the organization making the request to supply documentation to demonstrate how the request meets the specific requirements outlined by policy. To help make this process easier, we provide below several types of documentation that may be required, along with examples you can download. The examples are not intended to demonstrate how to meet specific policy requirements, but to help show the best format for the documentation to be processed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Your First IPv6 Request

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:05:41 -0400

Are you ready to deploy IPv6, but you’re not sure where to begin? Whether you are an end user or an Internet Service Provider (ISP), ARIN can help you determine how much IPv6 address space is appropriate for your organization and tell you how to request space.

I already have IPv4 from ARIN (or its predecessor). I need IPv6!

If you have an IPv4 allocation or assignment from ARIN, obtaining IPv6 couldn’t be easier.

Request IPv4 Addresses

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:04:38 -0400

ARIN experienced depletion of its IPv4 Free Pool on 24 September 2015, however we are still processing and approving customer IPv4 requests. Visit the Waiting List page to learn more about how IPv4 requests are being handled.

You may also consider submitting a transfer request to acquire IPv4 space.

Reserved IPv4 Address Blocks

Since IPv4 depletion, we no longer can fulfill requests for IPv4 addresses unless an organization meets certain policy requirements that reserve blocks of IPv4 addresses for special cases, as outlined below.

ARIN Online Improvements for Display of POCs and OrgIDs

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

06 September 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.19 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN Online improvements in the display of orphaned POCs and Org IDs, as well as non-validated POCs.

We have reviewed your suggestion and note that it is possible to implement as an improvement to ARIN Online. Our development schedule for the 2018 year is currently filled by previously-submitted community suggestions and other system improvements. We will consider this suggestion, together with other community suggestions requesting enhancements to ARIN Online, for possible inclusion into our 2019 work plan.

Make Whowas Reports Viewable in ARIN Online

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

06 September 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.18 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN make Whowas reports viewable in ARIN Online.

We have reviewed your suggestion and note that it is possible to implement this as an improvement to the service. Our development schedule for the 2018 year is currently filled by previously-submitted community suggestions and other system improvements. We will consider this suggestion, together with other community suggestions requesting enhancements to ARIN Online, for possible inclusion into our 2019 work plan.

NRO NC Requirements and Responsibilities

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:31:21 -0400

Initial Requirements

Incoming NRO NC Members must:

Attend several in-person meetings held in various locations throughout the year and participate in periodic conference calls.
Sign an ARIN Non-Disclosure Agreement

Responsibilities

NRO NC Member responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

Adhering to the Nomination and Appointment Conflict of Interest List
Attending all regularly-scheduled ARIN, ICANN, and ASO in-person meetings and teleconferences
Serving as representatives from the ARIN Region on the ICANN Address Supporting Organization Advisory Council (ASOAC), which involves the following responsibilities:
- Taking a role in the global policy development process as described in the ASO Memorandum of Understanding
- Providing recommendations to the Board of ICANN concerning the recognition of new RIRs
- Defining procedures for selection of individuals to serve on other ICANN bodies, in particular on the ICANN Board, and implement any roles assigned to the Address Council in such procedures
- Providing advice to the Board of ICANN on Internet number resource policy, in conjunction with the RIRs
- Developing procedures for conducting business in support of their responsibilities, in particular for the appointment of an Address Council Chair and definition of the Chair’s responsibilities

For additional information on the ASO roles and responsibilities, see the ICANN Address Supporting Organization (ASO) MoU.

Current Job Openings at ARIN

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:14:05 -0400

Overview

Employees describe ARIN as offering a supportive, casual, and flexible work environment that provides an atmosphere of continuous learning while being responsive to the community we serve.

Located in Chantilly, Virginia, ARIN offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, training, and education reimbursement. In lieu of stock options (we are a nonprofit, membership association), we have a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Committee and Working Group Charters

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:40:12 -0400

Charter for the Compensation Committee

(PDF Format)

1.0. Purpose

The ARIN Bylaws (including Article VI, Section 3) establishes a Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee shall only be delegated the powers and authority, if any, from the Board as specified below or in the Bylaws; and for any other work or matters requested by the Board, the Compensation Committee will work to refer any actions or information for consideration by the Board.

Meeting Procedures

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:40:12 -0400

The following are procedures related to the planning and minuting of meetings of the Board of Trustees, as well as a description of procedures related to the Board, as outlined in the ARIN Bylaws.

In-Person Meetings (Approximately Four Annually)

January: Election of officers
April: Meetings during the second-quarter Public Policy & Members Meetings
August: Board Workshop
October: Meetings during the fourth-quarter Public Policy & Members Meetings

Teleconferences (Five to Ten Annually)

May: discussion of 2nd quarter Public Policy & Members Meetings
November: discussion of 4th quarter Public Policy & Members Meetings
Fourth quarter: finalize ARIN’s budget
Other times as needed: See the Board Agenda and Meeting Minutes page for the current list of Board minutes. Minutes note whether the meeting was held in-person or via teleconference.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

ARIN staff, in attendance at each Board meeting, writes a first draft of the meeting minutes and sends them to the Secretary of the Board for preliminary approval. Upon the Secretary’s preliminary approval, the draft minutes are sent via email to the ARIN Board of Trustees for a 5 business-day review period. Trustees have those five business days to respond with approval or suggested changes. Lack of response within five days will be construed as preliminary acceptance of the draft minutes. If changes are received, they will be incorporated by the Secretary, and the revised draft will be sent back to the ARIN Board for a final 3 business-day review. The Minutes will be posted as “draft” on the ARIN website until formal approval by the Board of Trustees, at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting, after which the minutes are posted as approved.

Advisory Council Chair Election Procedures

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:27:12 -0400

Each January, the current members of the Advisory Council must hold an internal election to select its Chair for the calendar year from among the currently seated members of the Advisory Council (Bylaws, Article VI, Section 2.b.). The election process is administered by the Policy Analyst. Note: All current and incoming Advisory Council members will be reminded of the upcoming election process in December prior to the January Advisory Council election.

Bylaws - Appendix A: Change Log

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:05:39 -0400

The change log archives the changes made to the ARIN Bylaws; indicates the effective date, and the ARIN Board of Trustees meeting that the change was adopted; identifies the article and section number and provides a description.

Version 32

Version 31

RPKI-Based BGP Origin Validation

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

10 August 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.13 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN enable RPKI-based BGP origin validation in ARIN’s own Autonomous Systems and reject “invalid” route announcements.

We have reviewed your suggestion and note we would need to implement it with careful consideration given to minimizing impact for customers who may encounter situations that require they query and fix their ROAs managed inside ARIN’s hosted RPKI solution in circumstances where they are experiencing their own RPKI-based operational issues. Our development schedule for the 2018 year is currently filled by previously-submitted community suggestions and other system improvements. We will consider this suggestion, together with other RPKI-related community suggestions, for inclusion into our 2019 work plan.

ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:19:26 -0400

Note: Contact information provided in a Suggestion submission is for staff use only. Submissions with no contact information will be discarded as invalid. Valid suggestions are published and tracked, public attribution is voluntary.

Version 5 - 18 January 2018

View change log | Printer-friendly version (PDF)

Questions concerning the ACSP itself should be sent to info@arin.net.

Objective

There are occasions when the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) needs to consult with either the members of ARIN or with the community at large regarding ARIN services and practices. There is also need for a mechanism through which the members and the community are able to suggest changes or additions to ARIN services and practices.

Number Resource Policy Manual Appendix A: Change Log

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:26:37 -0400

The table below contains all archived versions of ARIN’s Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), including references to implemented policies, Board of Trustees meetings where policies were adopted, impacted sections, and whether these policies were Modifications, Additions, or Removals.

Git Repository

Archived NRPM versions are also available as a Git repository at https://bitbucket.org/arin-rir/number-resource-policy-manual for public read-only access.

The repository contains a single Markdown file with a commit history spanning all NRPM iterations and a user-friendly web interface for viewing differences between versions.

Associate Ask ARIN tickets with OrgID

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

02 May 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.10 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN allow Org ID association with Ask ARIN tickets.

Ask ARIN tickets are currently support tickets that can be created by individual users through their ARIN Online account. These general support tickets do not currently allow linking to POCs or Org IDs. We understand your suggestion is to allow a web user to open an Ask ARIN support ticket and make it visible to all ARIN Online account holders who are linked under a common Org ID.

Allow User Default Settings in ARIN Online

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

02 May 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.9 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN allow user default settings in ARIN Online.

We have reviewed your suggestion and understand it supplements suggestion 2018.8, but that it also stands alone as a separate suggestion to allow user default settings in areas of ARIN Online that today, or in the future, allow for user settings selection. We further note your call for ARIN to consider separate user-defined settings defaults for separate device types (mobile vs. browser). We will investigate approaches to lists for mobile browsing vs. desktop browsing and attempt to implement common best practices and industry standards in user interface design.

Improve List Display in ARIN Online

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

02 May 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.8 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN make improvements to list displays in ARIN Online.

We have reviewed your suggestion and understand the request is to allow the user to select a full list view in cases where they are presented with pagination. We have also noted the feature request to have your preference saved as an account default.

Our development schedule for the 2018 year is currently filled by previously-submitted community suggestions and other system improvements. We are currently reviewing our schedule for changes and new additions through a comprehensive ACSP consultation to determine the suggestion subject areas of highest interest to the community. Following that consultation, we will consider if scheduling for this suggestion may be moved up for 2018 or considered for 2019.

Improve POC Validation Functionality

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

02 May 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.7 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN make improvements to POC validation functionality.

We have reviewed your suggestion and understand the request would allow an individual associated with a POC under a particular Org ID to be able to validate other POCs associated with that same Org ID, including in situations where the subject individual does not control the other associated POCs.

Mass Delete of Managed Reassignments Within ARIN Online

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

02 May 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.4 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN make it possible to mass delete managed reassignments within ARIN Online.

We have reviewed your suggestion and note that it is possible to create the functionality you are requesting and believe the new feature would enhance effective management of reassignments within ARIN Online.

Automatically Redirect Whois Queries to Secure URL

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

28 March 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.3 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN automatically redirect Whois queries to a secure URL.

We have reviewed your suggestion and understand that you are requesting ARIN automatically redirect user queries of Whois made from “http” to “https”, and that we also consider the use of HSTS for Whois queries. Noting there is interest from the community on this topic, and that a conversation on the arin-consult mailing list has already begun, we will open a formal community consultation for this suggestion. Feedback received during the consultation will help inform how ARIN will proceed in this area.

Improvements to Whois Inaccuracy Reporting

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

09 March 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.2 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN make improvements to Whois inaccuracy reporting.

We have reviewed your suggestion and agree that ARIN’s system for Whois inaccuracy reporting can be improved. Specifically, we intend to convert to a ticketed reporting system. Once this suggestion has been added to our work plan, we will propose an implementation plan to the community through a consultation that includes consideration for the different aspects of your suggestion.

Improvements to POC Searches Within ARIN Online

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

14 December 2017

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2017.28 upon confirmed receipt, requesting improvements to POC searches in ARIN Online.

We are currently in the process of making user interface improvements to ARIN Online based on feedback received in previously-submitted suggestions through the ACSP process and other feedback mechanisms. We will include your suggested feedback alongside other suggestions as we continue to make these user interface improvements.

Changes To RegRWS Access With API Key Authentication

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

05 February 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2017.23 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN make an improvement to our RegRWS service.

We have reviewed your suggestion and communicated with you via telephone to better understand your request. We have determined we can accommodate this suggestion, alongside similar API-related suggestions, at a future date when we conduct a comprehensive update to our API. Our development schedule for the 2018 year is currently filled by previously-submitted community suggestions and other system improvements. We will review that schedule for changes and new additions early this year, and at that time will consider if scheduling for this suggestion may be moved up.

Allow registered brokers to be added to transfer tickets

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 October 2017

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2017.16 upon confirmed receipt, requesting brokers be allowed to be added to transfer tickets.

As you noted, it is currently possible for organizations to designate transfer brokers as one of their points of contact, thereby allowing them full access to transfer ticket communications between them and ARIN. This is an option available to all organizations who hold direct registrations in the ARIN database, regardless of membership or RSA/LRSA status. Separately, ARIN currently follows instructions from registrants inside their transfer tickets regarding communications with transfer brokers. If a registrant indicates inside their transfer ticket that they authorize ARIN to speak to a particular broker about the status and disposition of their transfer ticket, we follow those instructions.

Sorting of Allocations / Assignments by org-id in ARIN Online

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

06 July 2017

ARIN Online does currently allow users to search for their resources by Org ID. Our page design can be improved to better help users know this feature is available. In addition to looking into that improvement, we will also evaluate sort functionality for the “view and manage your networks” screen when multiple Org IDs are listed. This work will likely be completed in two separate phases, with the first improvement targeted for release during Q4 of 2017.

Changes to IP Address Widget

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 April 2017

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2017.9 upon confirmed receipt, to make changes to the IP address widget that appears at the top of arin.net to indicate to visitors the IP address they are using to access the site.

We agree it can be beneficial to users to see improved information about how they are connecting to the ARIN website and that it could act as an additional motivation for IPv6 adoption. We will investigate available implementation options and make this new feature a requirement of our website redesign that begins in Q2 of 2017.

Allow Multiple Primary Billing Contacts

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

10 March 2017

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2017.3 upon confirmed receipt, to increase the number and type of billing contact options associated with ARIN services for organizations.

Having reviewed your suggestion and benefited from an opportunity to talk with you about it, we understand you are looking for ARIN to provide greater flexibility in the area of billing contacts. You described different scenarios to us that may not be satisfied by a single billing contact option. One of those scenarios consisted of an organization who has both a person and a system/machine that would like to receive invoices from ARIN. The person behind the primary billing contact email address would want to receive the initial invoice and all subsequent reminders. The system/machine behind the second billing contact email address may only want to receive the initial invoice, but not the reminders. Because of these different preference profiles described for billing contacts, it is not always an easy solution to simply set up an email alias on the customer side.

Two-factor functionality improvement

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

1 February 2017

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2017.1 upon confirmed receipt, to add functionality to ARIN’s current 2-factor authentication implementation. We agree that your suggestion will streamline the use of this service for frequent ARIN Online users and encourage further adoption. We are adding this suggestion to our list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization and expect it to be implemented by Q4 of 2017.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Interactive Fee Calculator

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

20 July 2016

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2016.12 upon confirmed receipt, recommending that ARIN provide an interactive fee calculator enabling resource holders to determine fee impacts based on what-if resources change scenarios.

Your suggestion appears to have value to the community and therefore we will add it to Engineering Projects Awaiting Prioritization.

We do not have a schedule for implementation at this time, and we suggest you check for any updates in the software development update report that is given at each of the ARIN meeting. At that time staff will report on software engineering projects have been completed as well as what we anticipate completing in the next six months or so.

Improvements to RESTful Web Services

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 June 2016

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2016.11 upon confirmed receipt, requesting improvements to our RESTful Web Services. We agree that you should be able to see all the records you have access to for your customers via your API key, and we are adding this to our list of future enhancements found on the list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization: https://www.arin.net/features/planned.html

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

List All Related Unvalidated POCs

Sat, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

06 June 2016

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2016.8 upon confirmed receipt, related to ARIN’s point of contact validation process. We agree that having more validated points of contact is of great value to the community.

It is good to hear you are finding the features in our new ARIN Online dashboard useful. As you pointed out, one of the features of the new dashboard includes improved information about point of contact validation for logged in ARIN Online users.In response to your suggestion and other feedback we have received, we will be making additionalimprovements to the point of contact validation process.

Add PO Field to Invoices in ARIN Online

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

10 May 2016

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2016.6 upon confirmed receipt, to add purchase order numbers to invoices through ARIN Online. We agree adding the PO field to invoices would be helpful to ARIN Online users, and we are adding it to our list of future enhancements found on the list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization: https://www.arin.net/features/planned.html

In the meanwhile, please note that in most cases, ARIN staff can add the PO number to the invoice upon request. However, staff is unable to make any changes to invoices that have been posted. Please contact billing@arin.net for more information.

Marking ARIN Online Messages as Read

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

07 January 2016

We agree the user experience between POC validation with email responses and the ARIN Online message center can be improved, and we will the feature to the list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization found at: https://www.arin.net/features/planned.html

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

ARIN Comment

10 April 2018

This suggestion is not on the 2018 Work Plan and will be considered as part of the Community Consultation on Open ACSPs in April 2018. This consultation will serve as one of the inputs to help determine which suggestions will be included ARIN’s 2019 Work Plan.

Sort Order For Utilization reports from RESTful Whois

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

16 December 2015

We agree the sort order on returned IP addresses on a Whois-RWS query can be improved. We plan on adding it to the list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization found at: https://www.arin.net/features/planned.html

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

ARIN Comment

10 April 2018

POC Validation Message Removal Upon Validation

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

18 November 2013

Thank you for your suggestion, which was numbered 2013.28 upon receipt. This suggestion is reasonable and we plan on adding it to the list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization found at: https://www.arin.net/features/#tbd

Please note that we will be consulting the ARIN community to help access prioritization of improvements of existing systems, as well as additional services that the community desires. This will be fed back into ARIN’s planning process for scheduling development resources to complete the suggestion.

Association of Multiple Networks With A Customer

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

17 June 2013

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2013.16 upon confirmation, that ARIN allow multiple “network” objects to be associated to a single “customer” object in the Whois-RWS database. Our Chief Engineer wrote about this suggestion topic on the arin-tech-discuss list on 4/30/13 saying:

“When we redesigned our systems to accommodate Reg-RWS we did take into account the ability to have multiple assignments for a customer. While some work is still required on our end to allow this capability, it is not onerous.”

Enable Use of Extended Characters in Records

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

26 February 2013

Internationalization is straightforward on the registration side. Unfortunately, internationalization requires special handling on search/retrieval side (directory services). Further, UTF-8 gets complicated when we have legacy directory services that rely on ascii (like the WHOIS protocol). There is an effort underway within the WEIRDS working group of the IETF that is focused on replacing WHOIS with a new protocol with features like internationalization. ARIN, as one of the technology leaders within the WEIRDS WG, will readdress internationalization once IETF has a reasonable standard underway.

Remove result limit for Whois-RWS child network queries

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

28 November 2012

Thank you for your suggestion, which was numbered 2012.20 upon receipt. This suggestion is reasonable and we plan on adding it to the list of outstanding projects awaiting prioritization found at: https://www.arin.net/features/#tbd

Bulk Billing Management

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 May 2012

Thanks for your thoughtful and positive suggestion. We plan on adding it to the list of projects awaiting prioritization:

https://www.arin.net/features/#tbd

Note that the suggestion will remain open.

ARIN Comment

10 April 2018

Define access restrictions for APIs

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

12 May 2011

The initial goal in moving to API Keys was to create a better security framework for ARIN’s provisioning system. As we investigate further improvements, we would like to take your suggestion of access control to the community for input. We will be gathering feedback from the community at large about preferences for the setup of simplified access control. It is our intent to schedule a focus time at the next ARIN meeting to discuss various approaches to this issue. The staff will then use that input as a basis for requirements to build access controls into API keys.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 15 December 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Nancy Carter, Chair and Treasurer
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
John Curran, President & CEO
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Board Operations Mgr., Scribe
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, CXO

Guest

Lee Howard, 2026 Board Trustee (observer)

Regrets

Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Bill Sandiford, Board Trustee

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. ET noting a couple of Trustee regrets. The Chair then called for any changes to the agenda. The President stated that there was an incident with a customer allocation and he would like the report and any discussed to be added under Any Other Business, and that he would be making a formal request for the incident to be reviewed by the Risk and Cybersecurity Committee.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 10 November 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Nancy Carter, Chair and Treasurer
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
John Curran, President & CEO
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Bill Sandiford, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm ET. The Chair asked for conflict of interests. There were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 29 October 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Arlington, Texas

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

Staff

Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CXO

Regrets

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:49 p.m. CT and asked if there were any conflict of interests. There were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 13-14 August 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

New Orleans, Louisiana

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, V.P. Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 pm CT. He asked for conflicts of interest disclosure and Mr. Kilmer noted that he would note at the appropriate agenda item. There was no further discussion.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 27 April 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Charlotte, North Carolina

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Erin Alligood, CHRO
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, V.P. Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair welcomed all to the meeting and called the meeting to order at 3:11 pm ET. He then asked for conflict of disclosures and there were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 12 February 2025

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Secretary

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Erin Alligood, CHRO
Einar Bohlin, V.P. Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. The Chair reviewed the agenda with the Board and called for any comments. There were no comments. No COI disclosure issues were reported.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 14 January 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

San Diego, California

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Ron da Silva, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

Mr. Sandiford welcomed all to the meeting and called the meeting to order at 9:05 am PT on 14 January 2025. Mr. Kilmer noted that when discussing the Registration Services Agreement agenda item, he would offer up his initial thoughts and then recuse himself to avoid conflict of interest.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 9 December 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, CXO

Observer

Ron da Silva, 2025 Board Trustee Elect

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair welcomed all and called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm ET. The Chair then asked if there were any updates to conflicts of interest disclosure. There were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 18 November 2024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair welcomed all to the call and called to order at 1:03 pm ET. The President noted that all were not present, but that quorum was met. He asked for any conflict-of-interest changes. There were none.

Special Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 6 November 2024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm ET. Asked for conflict of interests and there were none declared.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 23 October 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO (virtual)
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee (virtual)
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Jennifer Lee, Dep. General Counsel
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CXO

Guests

Lynne Hamilton
Stephen M. Ryan

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:11 pm ET. He asked who was joining via Zoom and if there are any conflict of interests. There were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 19 August 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Broomfield, Colorado

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom (RS), Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CXO

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 am MT.

ARIN Election - Nominee Questionnaires

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Nominee Questionnaires allow candidates for the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council to explain their backgrounds, skills, experience and goals. Revised yearly by the Board with community input, the completed questionnaires are made available upon the publication of the Initial Slate of Candidates.

2025 ARIN Board of Trustees Nominee Questions

Data Collection

The Trustees nomination form includes personal contact data collection in addition to the questions below. Personal contact information will be kept confidential and only used for the purposes of processing a nomination.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 3 June 2024

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, CHRO
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Christian Johnson, CISO
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CCO

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 pm ET. He reviewed the agenda and asked for any changes to conflict of interest. Tacit noted that he would be recusing himself from the election conversation and the Chair acknowledged.

Custom ARIN Events

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Custom ARIN Events

As part of our commitment to the ARIN community, ARIN is glad to offer custom events and webinars for your organization’s needs.

ARIN subject matter experts will work closely with you to help design a learning experience that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

Topics include:

Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)
IPv6 Transitioning
Network Autonomy
Introduction to ARIN Online
Understanding ARIN — Governance and Internet Number Resource Policy

Request a Custom Event

If you think your organization could benefit from an ARIN outreach event or webinar, let us know at meetings@arin.net.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 14 April 2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bridgetown, Barbados

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Dan Alexander, Board Trustee
Peter Harrison, Board Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Board Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, Board Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, CHRO
Alyssa Arceneaux, Exec. Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, VP, Government Affairs
Christian Johnson, CISO
Brian Kirk, CFO
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, CCO

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. AT. He called for any conflict of interest; Mr. Seastrom noted he holds ARIN resources, which is not a change.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 24 January 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Honolulu, HI

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Dan Alexander, Trustee
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee
Chris Tacit, Trustee (virtual)

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 am HST. The Chair asked for any conflict of interest with the agenda. There were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 13 December 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

Observers

Dan Alexander, 2024 Board Trustee
Chris Tacit, 2024 Board Trustee

Regrets

Peter Harrison, Trustee

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 pm ET. The Chair asked for any conflicts of interest. There were none.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 18 October 2023

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

San Diego, CA

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs (virtual)
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Steve Ryan, Legal Consultant
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:19 pm PT. The Chair called for any conflicts of interest and both Ms. Carter and Ms. Morris stated they were running for re-election.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 15 August 2023

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Itasca, IL

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant (virtual)
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 am CT on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The President asked to remove the cybersecurity tabletop exercise memo from the consent agenda and make it a stand-alone agenda item, following the consent agenda. Ms. Carter asked about the motion enumeration and the President explained that we will start doing this next year for significant Board motions to allow ease of reference.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 18 July 2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson, Vice President, Information Security
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Steve Ryan, Consultant
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to get some routine items completed and use August for more strategic purposes. The Chair asked for any conflicts of interest and there were none.

NRO Number Council - Nominee Questionnaires

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Nominee Questionnaires allow candidates for the NRO NC to explain their backgrounds, skills, experience and goals. Completed questionnaires are made publicly available upon the publication of the Initial Slate of Candidates.

Each nominee must submit the online nominee questionnaire in order to run for an NRO Number Council position. Questionnaires may be published on the ARIN website as a candidate’s biography and may be displayed and/or distributed at the Fall ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting.

ARIN 57 Fellowship Program Timeline

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Applications for the ARIN Fellowship Program are now closed. Thank you for your interest.

The ARIN Fellowship Program includes virtual sessions before the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, and Fellows will be selected to attend either virtually or in person at the discretion of the Fellowship Selection Committee.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 16 April 2023

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Tampa, Florida

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson, Vice President, Information Security
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Steve Ryan, Counsel
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome, Agenda, and Conflict of Interest Review.

The Chair welcomed all Trustees and called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. ET. He called for any comments on the agenda and asked for any conflicts of interest disclosures. There were no comments and no disclosures reported.

Meeting of the ARIN Board of Trustees - 30 January 2023

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Chantilly, Virginia

Attendees

Bill Sandiford, Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Chair
Bram Abramson, Trustee
Nancy Carter, Treasurer
John Curran, President & CEO
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Hank Kilmer, Trustee
Robert Seastrom, Trustee

ARIN Staff

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel, Secretary
Erin Alligood, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux, Executive Coordinator, Scribe
Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs
Richard Jimmerson, Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson, Vice President, Information Security
Brian Kirk, Chief Financial Officer
Steve Ryan, Counsel
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer

1. Welcome, Agenda and Conflict of Interest Review.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:29 a.m. ET. There is a question of items on the agenda being moved around. The presence of a quorum was noted, and the Chair asked if there are any conflicts; none were disclosed.

2023 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

2023 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

2023 Applications
Applications	13
Organization Type	2 associations, 6 corporations, 7 nonprofits, 1 LLC, 1 intergovernmental, 1 NGO
Organization Region	9 United States, 2 Caribbean, 2 outside ARIN region
Category (some projects identified multiple categories)	9 Internet technical improvements, 2 registry processes and technology improvements, 8 informational outreach, 6 research
Total funding requested (USD)	$199,505
Average funding requested (USD)	$15,350
Projects selected to receive a grant	3
Total funding provided (USD)	$47,000

Project summaries provided by grant recipients.

ARIN on the Road and Deep Dive

Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Deep Dive: Technical Services and Resource Public Key Infrastructure

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thursday, 7 May 2026
10:00 AM-3:00 PM MT

Register For Deep Dive

ARIN on the Road

Get Face Time With ARIN

Experience our amazing community in person, learn more about ARIN, explore what we can offer your organization, and get your questions answered when ARIN on the Road comes to your town. These no-cost events can help keep you informed about all the tools and services we provide to our customers.

Legacy Resource FAQs

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:05:17 -0400

What happened to the Legacy Registration Services Agreement (LRSA)?

In August 2022, the ARIN Board of Trustees voted to end the annual legacy maintenance fee cap, which had been offered since the introduction of the LRSA in 2007. The legacy maintenance fee cap was officially retired on 31 December 2023. Throughout 2024, ARIN has continued to process requests for an LRSA that were submitted before the end of 2023; however, all ticketed requests submitted in 2023 must be completed by 31 December 2024 in order to fall under the fee cap. All organizations bringing legacy resources under agreement with a request received on or after 1 January 2024 will sign the ARIN Registration Services Agreement (RSA), and those resources will be invoiced under the current Registration Service Plan fees.

WhoWas Terms of Use

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:09:36 -0400

Version 1.0

24 March 2012

A PDF version is also available.

American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd. (“ARIN”), in its sole discretion, may provide access to data from the ARIN WhoWas directory (“ARIN WhoWas Database”) solely for the purpose of research into the historical registration information of Internet number resources that User may perform as part of its normal course of business in providing related network and Internet services. ARIN will not provide access to data from the ARIN WhoWas Database for incorporation into publicly available products, services or systems of any kind that republish or resell the data contained in the ARIN WhoWas Database, regardless of whether those products, services and/or systems are related to research concerning historical registration information of Internet number resources. To request access to the ARIN WhoWas Database, User as the party requesting such access (“User”) must submit the request through its ARIN Online account. If access is granted, User must agree to the terms and conditions in this TOU and any subsequent TOUs that may be promulgated by ARIN from time to time, by executing and returning this TOU to ARIN.

Historical Statistics

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:39:26 -0400

Historical Annual Statistics By Month

Historical Statistics By Year

Below is information, aggregated by year, about highlighted historical statistics covering aspects of ARIN’s operations as an RIR.

1999 - 2025 IPv6 Address Issued and Requested (by category)

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Authentication

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:15:28 -0400

In an effort to assure ARIN customers that email messages from ARIN are genuine, all messages sent from hostmaster@arin.net are authenticated by the ARIN PGP key signature. To authenticate ARIN emails you will need PGP software. Many examples of PGP software are available online for free.

Frequently Asked Questions about PGP

I have a key from hostmaster@internic.net. Why am I seeing an “invalid signature” error?

There are known cases where email exchange and virus-checking programs rewrite part of the message that the PGP key signature covers. To address this problem, speak to your vendor about how they might prevent changing or rewriting PGP-signed email messages.

Delegated RPKI

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

What is Delegated RPKI?

Delegated Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is an infrastructure in which a Regional Internet Registry’s direct resource holders may request their own delegated resource certificates and host their own Certificate Authority (CA). Using their CA, Delegated RPKI participants may then sign Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) and issue resource certificates for their customers. This hierarchy of resource certificates is validated from the top down, beginning with the nominated Trust Anchor. ARIN is the nominated Trust Anchor for RPKI in its region.

RESTful Methods

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:35:58 -0400

Introduction

A method is a type of interaction, or “call,” with ARIN’s database records using Reg-RWS. When sending URLs through Reg-RWS, users must also specify the method of interaction their specific call uses.

GET retrieves information about a record
POST creates a new record
PUT modifies an existing record
DELETE deletes a record

Each of the following entries describes a database interaction, the appropriate method to use, the proper URL structure, and which payloads will be sent and/or returned to the user.

Searching Whois Using a CLI

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:41:05 -0400

Using Command-Line Interface (CLI) Clients with Whois

The information provided on this page for Whois search functions, command syntax, flags, and examples only applies to ARIN’s Whois, and not Whois services provided by any other entity.

You can access ARIN’s Whois information by connecting to a Whois server using CLI commands entered into a terminal window. The following sections provide instructions for accessing ARIN’s Whois using the CLI.

This method uses the port 43 Whois. The following instructions are specific to ARIN and will not work for other RIRs or domain registries.

To use Whois from a terminal window, enter your query from the CLI. You can use different flags to restrict your search or display specific output.

Find a Qualified Facilitator

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:37:47 -0400

This list includes all of the facilitators who have been approved by ARIN as a Qualified Facilitator. If your organization is looking to complete an IPv4 address or Autonomous System Number (ASN) transfer, using a Qualified Facilitator may help make the process easier.

An ARIN Qualified Facilitator can assist client organizations to complete transfers in accordance with ARIN policy.

The listing below is ordered by the qualified date. Your organization is welcome to reach out to a Qualified Facilitator directly for assistance.

Quick Guide To Internet Number Resource Transfers

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:22:41 -0400

Submitting a Transfer Request

Note: All transfer requests require an ARIN Online account linked to either an Admin or Tech Point of Contact (POC) record with the authority to request resources for a valid Organization Identifier (Org ID).

Via ARIN Online

To request a Transfer Between Specified Recipients within the ARIN Region (NRPM 8.3), a Transfer Due to Mergers, Acquisitions, and Reorganizations (NRPM 8.2), or an outbound Inter-RIR Transfer to Specified Recipients (NRPM 8.4):

Log in to your ARIN Online account.
Select Transfer Resources from the navigation menu.
Follow the instructions presented to you.

ARIN will collect a $500 USD, non-refundable processing fee for each transfer request of Internet number resources. This fee will be invoiced to the source organization’s billing Point of Contact (POC), is to be paid before request evaluation begins, and does not guarantee approval.

Requesting Removal of Stale Reassignment and Reallocation Records

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:07:12 -0400

ARIN has a procedure in place that allows for the removal of stale reassignment and reallocation records. Organizations that are no longer using the IP addresses listed in a Shared Whois Project (SWIP) record (i.e., a reassignment or reallocation record) should take the following steps to have it deleted.

Step 1: Contact the Upstream ISP

Organizations that are no longer using the IP addresses listed in a SWIP record should contact the listed upstream ISP using the contact information listed in Whois to have it removed.

Understanding the Return and Revocation Process

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:07:12 -0400

Introduction

Occasionally, an organization is no longer in need of Internet number resources (IPv4 addresses, IPv6 addresses, or ASNs) that were once delegated to them by ARIN. For instance, many organizations request ASNs for multi-homing purposes and later find themselves in a non-multi-homed situation, thus no longer needing an ASN.

If your organization no longer needs Internet number resources directly registered to you, those resources can be proactively returned to ARIN by your organization. If your organization discontinues making registration fee payments and does not return the resources, then they may be revoked by ARIN.

Voting Contacts

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:58:33 -0400

ARIN Elections are held online each October. To be eligible to vote in ARIN Elections, each ARIN General Member organization must be in good standing 45 days before the ballot or election and must have a designated Voting Contact on record. Organizations can verify their Voting Contact by logging in to their ARIN Online account or by emailing members@arin.net.

Important! Organizations may update their Voting Contact after the Voting Eligibility deadline but all changes must be finalized at least seven days before the voting period begins. Please refer to the Election Calendar for the exact date and time.

ARIN Appeal Process Version 3.0

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:37:15 -0400

Version 3.0 – 19 May 2025

1. Purpose

This process allows organizations to appeal an ARIN decision regarding a number resource request. Organizations may initiate this process if they believe that ARIN staff did not follow the community-established policies and procedures for the administration and management of Internet number resources in reviewing a request for resources. As provided for in the ARIN Bylaws, Article II, this process will be published and made readily available via the ARIN website.

Introduction to ARIN's Database

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:23:49 -0400

Introduction

Perhaps ARIN’s best-known function within the Internet community is the Whois directory service. Whois is driven by a large relational database with six classes of objects, all of which interconnect to create meaningful, searchable information.

The six classes of objects are:

Organization Identifiers (Org ID): When you think of an Org ID you can think of this as a container that holds all the other classes of objects and identifies your organization.
Points of Contact (POC): This object identifies people or a role (group of people) within your organization that will be responsible for the day to day management of your Internet number resources.
Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs): These represent an Autonomous System (AS) which are represented by networks that adhere to a single routing policy.
Networks (NETs): These are IPv4 or IPv6 address blocks listed within ARIN Whois.
Customers: These include the POCs and Resources for organizations that are associated with ARIN through a provider organization such as an Internet Service Provider. They do not have a direct relationship with ARIN, but are listed in ARIN’s Whois.
Delegations: These are entries necessary for Reverse DNS.

Organization Identifier (Org ID) Records

An Org ID is a unique identifier representing an organization that is registered in the ARIN database. This identifier shows that entity’s name, its physical address, and any Points of Contact (POCs) that have authority over it. In addition, all Internet number resources directly assigned or allocated from ARIN, as well as any downstream resources, must be registered to the appropriate Org ID. This means you must establish an Org ID before requesting resources. An entity may maintain multiple Org IDs for different accounts, or it may consolidate all of its resources under a single Org ID. For each Org ID, there must be at least one Admin, Tech, and Abuse POC with authority over it. NOC POCs are optional.

NRO NC Meetings

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:31:21 -0400

In-Person Meetings

(Approximately three annually)

ICANN Meetings to include ASO AC (once a year)
April: One meeting during the second-quarter ARIN Public Policy & Members Meeting
October: One meeting during the fourth-quarter ARIN Public Policy & Members Meeting

Teleconferences

(Twelve annually)

Monthly ASO AC teleconference meetings
Other times, as needed: See the ASO AC website for the current list of ASO minutes. Minutes note whether the meeting was held in-person or via teleconference.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Following an ASO AC meeting, the Secretariat will send the draft minutes in a timely fashion to the ASO AC for comment. The comment period will last no longer than 1 week. After the review period the Secretariat will then post the Draft Minutes to the ASO website according to the minutes posting procedure with a header explaining the minutes will be approved during the next regularly scheduled ASO AC meeting.

Advisory Council Meeting Procedures

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:27:12 -0400

In-Person Meetings

(Approximately Three Annually)

January: Training, standing rules overview, review of current proposals, workshop for specific issues (if necessary)
April: Meetings during the second-quarter Public Policy & Members Meetings
October: Meetings during the fourth-quarter Public Policy & Members Meetings
Optional: Attend other RIR and NANOG Meetings

Teleconferences

(Approximately Nine Annually)

As needed
See https://www.arin.net/about/welcome/ac/meetings for the current list of Advisory Council minutes.Minutes note whether the meeting was held in-person or via teleconference.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Procedure for Approval of the ARIN Advisory Council Meeting Minutes.

ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process - Appendix A: Change Log

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:19:26 -0400

The change log archives the changes made to the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process; indicates the effective date, and the ARIN Board of Trustees meeting that the change was adopted; identifies the section number and provides a description.

ACSP Change Log

Version 5

Effective Date: 18 January 2018
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes: 18 January 2018
Section Number: Various

Description: Clarifying text changes made as well as additional process language regarding suggestions under Board or AC scope.

Closed Consultations

Mon, 14 May 2018 11:15:39 -0400

Closed Suggestions

Mon, 14 May 2018 11:15:39 -0400

The following suggestions were closed because they were withdrawn by the submitter, out of scope, spam, inadvertent confirmations, or internal testing, and so no response was required:

2006.7
2007.20
2007.33
2008.4
2008.19
2009.1
2009.8
2009.14
2009.18
2010.17
2011.33
2013.3
2013.17
2013.18
2013.19
2013.23
2013.25
2013.31
2013.32

2014.5
2014.15
2014.16
2014.17
2014.23
2015.5
2015.14
2015.19
2017.4
2017.10
2017.26
2018.23
2018.24
2018.25
2019.4
2019.5
2019.6
2019.18

2020.7
2020.8
2021.9
2021.11
2021.12
2022.3
2022.9
2022.17
2022.19
2023.03
2023.04
2023.05
2023.06
2023.07
2023.14
2023.19
2025.1
2025.2
2026.2

IPv6 Web Usage in the ARIN Region

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:39:26 -0400

The following report offers a quarterly snapshot of IPv6 web usage traffic across the ARIN region by geographic location across multiple sources.

IPv6 Web Usage in the ARIN Region

IPv6 Web Usage by Geographic Locations in the ARIN Region
Geographic Location in ARIN Region	IPv6 Web Usage
Anguilla	28.49%
Antarctica	55.56%
Antigua and Barbuda	02.01%
Bahamas	27.59%
Barbados	16.45%
Bermuda	18.47%
Bouvet Island	00.00%
Canada	43.30%
Cayman Islands	01.69%
Dominica	38.12%
Grenada	07.33%
Guadeloupe	35.57%
Heard and McDonald Islands	100.00%
Jamaica	17.07%
Martinique	29.57%
Montserrat	12.48%
Puerto Rico	56.79%
Saint Barthelemy	55.20%
Saint Helena	98.90%
Saint Kitts and Nevis	00.83%
Saint Lucia	14.96%
Saint Martin	20.23%
Saint Pierre and Miquelon	00.07%
Saint Vincent and The Grenadines	01.13%
Turks and Caicos Islands	30.81%
United States	57.69%
United States Minor Outlying Islands	00.00%
Virgin Islands (British)	14.26%
Virgin Islands (U.S.)	10.35%

IPv6 web usage statistics were calculated using data from APNIC, Google, and Meta, with an average taken of non-null values per reported country code. This table is updated quarterly.

ARIN Online IRR User Guide

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:12:00 -0400

Overview

ARIN’s IRR is a searchable database of routing policy information for networks in the ARIN region. Objects in the IRR contain routing information in the specific format of Routing Policy Specification Language (RPSL). ARIN Online provides a method to create IRR objects by entering information into a window in the graphical user interface (GUI), and the corresponding RPSL objects are created by the system. This method of managing IRR objects is referred to as IRR-online.

Managing Incoming Assignments

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Introduction

With the January 2026 release, ARIN gives organizations control over whether to receive reassignments and reallocations from other organizations. This feature is designed to protect the recipient organization against bad actors and from reputational damage. When an Org ID is set to not accept reassignments, any attempt by a resource holder to reassign or reallocate to that Org ID will be rejected.

By default, all Org IDs are set to accept reassignments. No action is required to continue accepting reassignments.

Using ARIN’s RPKI with Bring Your Own IP Services

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) is a process available from multiple service providers where you can bring your own IP prefix to an upstream ISP, carrier, or cloud provider, and that upstream provider can advertise your prefix from their network.

ARIN plays an integral role in the configuration and deployment of BYOIP for some service providers, particularly in the creation of Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs). These records allow a resource holder to authorize an upstream provider to advertise its downstream customer’s prefix from its Autonomous System Number (ASN).

Current Fee Schedule FAQ

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Changes to the Fee Schedule

What changes took effect on 1 January 2026 when ARIN moved to the new Fee Schedule?

The Board of Trustees increased Registration Services Plan fees for each service category by 5%.
There were no changes to transactional fees.

What resources are available if we have additional questions?

Please see the following links for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact fee-inquiries@arin.net or submit via Ask ARIN while logged into your ARIN Online account.

Qualified Facilitator Program Terms of Use

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Version 1.0 (June 2023)

These Terms of Use (“ToU”) for the Qualified Facilitator Program (“QFP”) describe the terms and conditions that govern your use of the American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd.’s (“ARIN”) Qualified Facilitator Program. By accessing or using the QFP in any manner, including without limitation, as a holder of IPv4 or Autonomous System Number (ASN) resources, a potential recipient of IPv4 or Autonomous System Number (ASN) resources, or a Qualified Facilitator (collectively, “QFP Participant”), you accept and agree to these ToU.

2022 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

2022 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

2022 Applications
Applications	14
Organization Type	3 associations, 3 corporations, 6 nonprofits, 1 foundation, 1 university
Organization Region	5 United States, 4 Caribbean, 5 outside ARIN region
Category (some projects identified multiple categories)	1 Internet technical improvements, 1 registry processes and technology improvements, 5 informational outreach, 8 research
Total funding requested (USD)	$235,813.60
Average funding requested (USD)	$16,843
Projects selected to receive a grant	3
Total funding provided (USD)	$44,500

Project reports provided by grant recipients.

Open-source Template Processor (TP)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN retired its original email template processor on 3 June 2024. If you are an ARIN customer who relied on templates to manage your registration records, we encourage you to use our Reg-RWS service.

For organizations who used SWIP email templates to manage their registration records, ARIN also offers an open-source Template Processor (TP) as an alternative method to submit SWIP email templates.

This open-source software can help you provide network reassignment/reallocation information to ARIN using traditional email templates. You will need to send the email templates to an email server that you run, and this software will convert and submit them to ARIN using ARIN’s RESTful API.

Open-source Template Processor (TP)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

For organizations who used SWIP email templates to manage their registration records, ARIN also offers an open-source Template Processor (TP) as an alternative method to submit SWIP email templates.

Repository Publication Service (RPS)

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What is ARIN’s Repository Publication Service (RPS)?

As stated in RFC8181, in order to make participation in the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) easier, it is helpful to have a few consolidated repositories for RPKI objects, thus saving every participant from the cost of maintaining a new service. Similarly, Relying Parties using the RPKI objects will find it faster and more reliable to retrieve the necessary set from a smaller number of repositories.

ARIN Fellowship Program Terms and Conditions

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

1. Program Overview

The ARIN Fellowship Program (the “Program”) includes virtual educational sessions and mentorship opportunities in the lead-up to each biannual ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting (the “Meeting”). Fellows are selected by community volunteers on the ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee in one of two categories: In-Person Fellows or Virtual Fellows.

In-Person Fellows receive financial sponsorship, including a travel stipend and certain travel expenses to attend a Meeting on-site. Virtual Fellows participate fully in all educational sessions and program content but do not receive financial sponsorship, as they will participate virtually.

Detailed Reassignment and Reallocations

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN customers can report reallocation/reassignment data by using the Reg-RWS Application Programming Interface (API).

Reg-RWS API Reassignment/Reallocation Status Messages

Downstream Org ID Does Not Exist in Whois

This message is sent to the email address of the user whose API Key is included in the request. (The API Key is specified in the REST call that was sent to ARIN’s Reg-RWS system.)

Hello,

This is courtesy message to notify you that the reassignment of <IP-ADDRESSES> to an organization with Org ID <ORG-HANDLE> was not successful. The reassignment could not be processed because the downstream Organization Identifier (Org ID) provided does not exist in ARIN’s Whois database. Please review ARIN’s Whois to verify the correct downstream Org ID and resubmit your reassignment request.

Endorsements/Acknowledgments

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:31:51 -0400

Endorsements and Acknowledgments
Name	Description	Date
Letter from the Government of St Kitts and Nevis	Ministry of Information letter of Affirmation of Collaboration	26 September 2025
Letter from the Honourable Marco Mendicino	Public Safety Canada letter of appreciation	23 March 2023
Letter from the Honourable Bill Blair	Canada Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness letter of appreciation	18 December 2020
Letter from Rep. Eshoo and H.Res.717	Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Internet	21 November 2019
United States Government’s Internet Protocol Numbering Principles	The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is the RIR for Canada, many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands, and the United States. The USG participates in the development of and is supportive of the policies, processes, and procedures agreed upon by the Internet technical community through ARIN.	03 December 2012

Frequently Asked Questions for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Organizations

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:32:49 -0400

Introduction

The American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd. (ARIN) is one of five Regional Internet Registries (RIR) that serves the global Internet community by distributing and managing Internet number resources (IPv4, IPv6, and Autonomous System Numbers). The RIRs are referred to collectively as the Number Resource Organization (NRO), whose mandate is to actively contribute to an open, stable, and secure Internet.

Learn more about the Number Resource Organization
View more information on the RIR registries and their respective coverage areas

ARIN manages the distribution of Internet number resources within its defined service region, which includes Canada, parts of the Caribbean and North Atlantic, and the United States.

IP Address Blocks ARIN Issues From

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:38:52 -0400

ARIN IPv4 Address Blocks

ARIN (or its predecessor registries) have performed allocation and assignment of IPv4 address blocks from specific address blocks assigned by IANA. The list of IPv4 address blocks is available here on the IANA website.

ARIN’s free pool of IPv4 address space was depleted on 24 September 2015. As a result, we are no longer fulfilling requests for IPv4 addresses directly from a free pool. All approved IPv4 requests are placed on our waiting list for unmet requests. There are exceptions in special cases outlined by policy, such as:

Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs)

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

Route Origin Authorization (ROA) Overview

A ROA is a cryptographically signed object that states which Autonomous System Number (ASN) is authorized to originate a particular IP address prefix or set of prefixes. ROAs may only be generated for Internet number resources covered by your resource certificate. Reallocated and reassigned net resources cannot be added to an organization’s RPKI certificate. (The term ROA Request is used interchangeably with ROA on ARIN’s site to mean a route origination authorization created in ARIN’s RPKI repository.)

RESTful Payloads

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:35:58 -0400

Introduction

When using RESTful methods that alter database records without deleting them (for example, PUT and POST), Reg-RWS will require more information in the form of properly formatted Extensible Markup Language (XML) layouts, called payloads. These payloads contain details about the record being created or modified, including organization information, POC information, IP address ranges, customer data, etc. Each entry below explains a particular XML payload and provides an example of said payload completed using sample information. Each entry also shows which fields may not be modified or are generated by Reg-RWS automatically. (XML payloads for Internet Routing Registry (IRR) commands are described in the ARIN IRR RESTful API User Guide.)

Reporting a Whois Inaccuracy

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:42:04 -0400

If you’ve found an inaccuracy in ARIN’s public Whois, you have a few options for correcting the error, depending on if the record is your own or someone else’s.

Correcting Your Own Whois Record

If you’ve discovered a mistake on your own Whois record, you can correct the inaccuracy yourself using ARIN Online. Simply log in, choose Your Records from the navigation menu, and then choose the record type that needs to be updated. If you do not have an ARIN Online account, you may create one by choosing Log In on any ARIN page and choosing the Create User Account option.

Whois-RWS FAQs

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:41:41 -0400

As of 2019, ARIN strongly recommends using Whois/RDAP because of its standardization, support for security, and access to registration information from other RIRs, registrars, and organizations who support RDAP.

What is Whois-RWS?

ARIN provides a Representational State Transfer (REST)ful interface for Whois queries (Whois-RWS). RESTful systems usually utilize URLs that are sent using an Application Programming Interface (API). ARIN’s Whois-RWS can be accessed through its web interface with a browser or through command line scripts.

Former Members of the NRO NC

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:31:21 -0400

Former Members and Dates of Service
Name	Dates of Service
Nick Nugent	January 2023 - December 2025
Christopher Quesada	January 2022 - December 2024
Martin Hannigan	January 2020 - December 2022
Louie Lee	January 2002 - December 2021
Jason Schiller	January 2011 - December 2019
John Sweeting	July 2015 - August 2016
Ron da Silva	January 2011 - July 2015
Martin Hannigan	January 2005 - December 2010
Sanford George	January 2005 - December 2007
Lee Howard	January 2005 - December 2005
Mark McFadden	January 2003 - December 2004
Kim Hubbard	January 2003 - December 2003
Eric Decker	January 2002 - December 2004
Barbara Roseman	January 2001 - December 2002
Raimundo Beca	November 1999 - December 2001
Cathy Wittbrodt	November 1999 - December 2002
David Meyer	November 1999 - December 2000

Advisory Council Requirements and Responsibilities

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:27:12 -0400

ARIN Advisory Council (AC) Initial Requirements

Any incoming Advisory Council Member must:

Sign an ARIN Non-Disclosure Agreement
Be in compliance with the Nomination and Appointment Conflict of Interest List

Responsibilities

ARIN AC Member responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Attending all in-person meetings held in various locations throughout the year (approximately three annually)
Participate in monthly conference calls (approximately nine annually).
Advising the Board of Trustees on Internet resource policy and related matters
Developing clear, technically sound and useful number policy
Volunteeringto assist ARIN in outreach efforts
Volunteering to travel on behalf of ARIN for conferences and events
Representing ARIN in public fora in a manner which adheres to corporate messaging standards
Regularly monitoring the following ARIN mailing lists:
- ARIN Advisory Council
- ARIN Public Policy Mailing List
Facilitating the policy development process in accordance with the ARIN Policy Development Process
Generating discussion on ARIN’s Public Policy Mailing List
Volunteering for committees or working groups that may be formed.
Volunteering to mentor selected meeting fellows during ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings
Contributing to the AC Wiki

ARIN's Data Accuracy Improvement Program

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0400

The Data Accuracy Improvement Program will increase the integrity and accuracy of ARIN’s registry data by validating the information currently associated with all organizations holding resources from ARIN, ultimately benefiting the broader Internet community. Each registry administers a data accuracy program in accordance with its operational practices and policies.

During this process, ARIN will confirm and vet the information associated with organizations and users linked to each account.

Contact Validation and Management

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Why Does ARIN Need Point of Contact Information?

A Point of Contact is a specific person or role account that is associated with an IPv4, IPv6, or Autonomous System Number (ASN) record in ARIN’s database. Registered Points of Contact are the only ones authorized to make changes to an organization’s registration records. A Point of Contact can be specified as an Admin, Tech, Abuse, Network Operations Center (NOC), Routing, or Domain Name System (DNS) contact for an organization.

The Importance of Data Accuracy

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0400

An accurate registry is essential to the overall operability and stability of the Internet.

When you validate your Point of Contact records with ARIN and keep your registration information up to date and accurate, you’re not only improving the quality of the data in Whois, but you’re also taking two other important steps:

You’re helping to prevent the hijacking of your resources. ARIN has increasingly found that registration records that haven’t been updated have become the prime targets of hijackers and other potential criminals. One common approach is to find these dormant resource, organization, and Point of Contact records, and then try to determine if their associated resources are being used by a viable organization. If it appears that the resources aren’t being used or that the registrant is no longer in business, the perpetrators then attempt to emulate the organization so they can take over the organization record and its related resources (including persuading ISPs to begin routing those resources). This type of fraud can eventually lead to a registrant losing control of not only its resources, but also its Org ID and Point of Contact records.

View older blogs

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To view older blogs, please visit ARIN’s Vault.

RPKI Best Practices and Troubleshooting

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Best Practices

Limit the use of the maxLength variables in Your ROAs

If you create a ROA for a /16 block with a maxLength of /24, you are indicating that every potential prefix – from the aggregate /16 down to the longest matching /24 originating from the specified AS – should be treated as authentic. This includes 511 prefixes: all /24s, all /23s, all /22s, and so on. Liberal use of maxLength in ROAs exposes you to a forged-origin sub-prefix hijack.

Qualified Facilitator Program Code of Conduct

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Duty of Ethical Behavior

In all transactions, Qualified Facilitators should observe the duties of good faith and fair dealing.

Duty of Transparency

All brokerage arrangements must be supported by written contracts.
Contracts must (a) disclose who the Qualified Facilitator represents (including situations when there is dual representation), (b) disclose all fees the Qualified Facilitator will receive from the transaction, and (c) describe the services to be provided.
Qualified Facilitators will not represent more than one party to a transaction unless they obtain the prior written informed consent of all represented parties.
Qualified Facilitators must notify ARIN whenever they are assisting with a transfer ticket on behalf of a customer, this includes but is not limited to being identified in the ticket or identifying all participants and observers when participating in phone calls with ARIN.

Duty of Competency

Qualified Facilitators will have reasonable knowledge of the applicable ARIN transfer policies.
Qualified Facilitators will use reasonable efforts to conduct due diligence to avoid submitting transfer requests that are frivolous or without a reasonable basis.
Qualified Facilitators will adhere to ARIN’s transfer policies.

Duty of Care

Qualified Facilitators will not mispresent material facts to their clients or ARIN.
Qualified Facilitators will not engage in fraud or act in a grossly negligent matter.

Duty to Cooperate

Qualified Facilitators will reasonably cooperate with ARIN and other Qualified Facilitators.
Qualified Facilitators will reasonably cooperate with ARIN with all transfer requests, and any 3rd party disputes.

Duty of Compliance

In providing facilitator services, Qualified Facilitators will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions About the ARIN Fellowship Program

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:33:57 -0400

Applications for the ARIN Fellowship Program are now closed. Thank you for your interest.

What application platform is used?

We use SurveyMonkey Apply for the application process. You will create an account, answer the application questions, and, if selected, will use that portal to complete a pre-Fellowship survey and questionnaire and a post-Fellowship survey and summary. 

2021 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

2021 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

2021 Applications
Applications	8
Organization Type	1 association, 2 corporations, 5 "other" orgs
Organization Region	1 Canada, 5 United States, 1 Caribbean, 1 outside ARIN region
Category (some projects identified multiple categories)	1 Internet technical improvements, 1 registry processes and technology improvements, 5 informational outreach, 8 research
Total funding requested (USD)	$108,485
Average funding requested (USD)	$13,561
Projects selected to receive a grant	3
Total funding provided (USD)	$34,975

Project reports provided by grant recipients.

ARIN IRR RESTful API User Guide

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN provides a way to automate creation and maintenance of Internet Routing Registry (IRR) records using an application programming interface (API) to ARIN’s database. (For an overview of ARIN’s IRR and additional information on how to submit objects and perform queries, visit the Internet Routing Registry page.)

You can use Representational State Transfer (REST) commands to add, update, or delete IRR objects. These commands (also known as REST calls) are entered in a script or configured on the back end of a custom software program and are then submitted to the ARIN database to create, view, update, or delete records.

Forums for Participation

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:31:51 -0400

As part of the Internet technical community, ARIN is actively involved in Internet Governance discussions. We invite you to learn how and where ARIN is engaged, and then decide how best to add your voice. Your participation in this process helps demonstrate the effectiveness of the bottom-up multistakeholder Internet management model. Diverse voices and viewpoints are key to ensuring that the Internet continues to grow and adapt to meet the needs of all users and organizations who depend on it.

Autonomous System Provider Authorizations (ASPAs)

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

Autonomous System Provider Authorization (ASPA) Overview

An ASPA is a cryptographically signed object that allows holders of an Autonomous System Number (ASN) to authorize other ASNs as their provider networks. ASPAs may only be generated for ASNs listed on the customer’s resource certificate.

Similar to a Route Origin Authorization (ROA), which contains only one Origin AS, an ASPA object may only contain one Customer ASN. If your organization has multiple ASNs, a unique ASPA object must be created for each one.

Common RPKI Terms and Definitions

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

What is a Public Key Infrastructure?

A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is centered around creating, managing, distributing, using, storing, and revoking digital certificates.

What is a resource?

In the context of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), a resource is a grouping of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) that uniquely identify a computer or a network on the Internet. Routers use these numbers much like the post office uses addresses to help route mail to recipients.

RPKI Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

What if our organization doesn’t have a public Autonomous System Number (ASN) assigned?

If your organization doesn’t have a public ASN assigned, your routing announcements are being handled by your upstream provider. You can sign up for Hosted RPKI services and create ROAs for your Internet number resources using your provider’s ASN as the Origin AS.

Does ARIN have plans to require resource holders to use RPKI?

There is no ARIN policy that requires the use of RPKI. RPKI is an opt-in feature with ARIN. However, a growing number of service providers require you to make ROAs for your resources before finalizing a business agreement.

Apply to the Qualified Facilitator Program

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:37:47 -0400

As part of our customer-focused approach to serving the community, we are pleased to introduce the ARIN Qualified Facilitator Program.

If you are interested in becoming a Qualified Facilitator, please see the requirements. If you or your organization meets those qualifications, please follow the process shown here to begin the application process.

Applying to the Qualified Facilitator Program

Log in to ARIN Online and select Downloads & Services from the navigation menu.
Scroll down to Qualified Facilitator Program for IPv4 and ASN Transfers, select Begin Application.
On the next page, select the Organization Identifier (Org ID) that is requesting participation in the Qualified Facilitator Program, then select Next Step.
On the Contact page, complete the fields for Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email. These are all required. Select Next Step.
On the Review page, verify your information provided. If incorrect, select Previous Step to edit your information. If correct, select Submit.
You will receive confirmation that your ticket has been submitted and assigned a ticket number. ARIN will review and respond within two business days. You can review the status of your ticket by visiting the Tickets page.

Election Instructions

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:38:54 -0400

The Voting Contact for each ARIN Member organization must have a valid ARIN Online account to be eligible to vote in ARIN Elections. Learn more on our Voting Contacts page.

Submitting Votes in an ARIN Election

Signing into ARIN’s election system is integrated with ARIN Online. The Voting Contact for each ARIN General Member must have a valid ARIN Online account in order to be eligible to vote in ARIN Elections. Please see the Login page to recover your username and password so you can access your ARIN Online account in time to vote.

Nomination and Appointment Conflict of Interest Requirements

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:38:54 -0400

The ARIN Board of Trustees passed the Nomination and Appointment Conflict of Interest List below in accordance with (Bylaws, ArticleVIII, Section 1.b). The following conflicts of interest may disqualify persons interested in candidacy for the ARIN Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC), or ARIN representation to other outside organizations.

This list of possible conflicts of interest shall remain in force until superseded by future amendments by the ARIN Board of Trustees.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:40:12 -0400

As set forth in paragraph three below, a Trustee of ARIN who has a personal interest in a transaction, as defined below, may not participate in any discussion of that transaction by the Trustees of ARIN and may not vote to determine whether to authorize, approve, or ratify that transaction except as specifically described below. For purposes of this Conflict of Interest Statement, a “personal interest” is defined as any act that will provide, directly or indirectly, a financial benefit or a disparate benefit individually to the Trustee, or to a company he or she is employed by, has a significant financial interest in, or represents in any fashion. However, policies under consideration by ARIN are likely to have an impact on the business of every Trustee. It is expected that most policy decisions will have a direct or indirect impact on the Trustee’s company, but such a non-individualized interest does not constitute a “personal interest” as used in this Statement. A “transaction” with ARIN for purposes of this Statement is a contract or consultancy in which the Trustee has a direct or indirect financial benefit, or a policy under consideration that will have a disparate and unusual impact on a business with which the Trustee is directly or indirectly associated.

Advisory Council Travel Log

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:27:12 -0400

2026 Advisory Council Travel Log
Event	Date	Location	Attendee(s)
Advisory Council Face-to-Face Meeting	30 January	San Francisco, CA	Lily Botsyoe, E. Marie Brierley, Doug Camin, Gerry George, Elizabeth Goodson, Kat Hunter, Bill Herrin, Brian Jones, Kaitlyn Pellak, Gus Reese, Leif Sawyer, Matthew Wilder, Alison Wood, Chris Woodfield
NANOG 96	2-4 February	San Francisco, CA	Kat Hunter
APNIC 61	9-11 February	Jakarta, Indonesia	Bill Herrin, Matthew Wilder
ARIN 57	19-22 April	Louisville, KY	Lily Botsyoe, E. Marie Brierley, Doug Camin, Gerry George, Elizabeth Goodson, Kat Hunter, Bill Herrin, Brian Jones, Gus Reese, Leif Sawyer, Matthew Wilder, Alison Wood, Chris Woodfield

Travel Schedules for Previous Years

Whois Terms of Use

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Effective: 9 April 2014

Please read the following Whois Service Terms of Use (these “Terms”) carefully because, by accessing and using the Whois database available on ARIN.net (“Whois Service”), you accept and agree to them. These Terms form an agreement between you and American Registry for Internet Numbers (“ARIN”). By using the Whois Service, you represent to us that you are legally competent to enter into this agreement.

These Terms apply to any use of the Whois Service, including compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of ARIN Whois data.

Board Candidate Code of Conduct: Communications with the ARIN Electorate

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:38:54 -0400

1. General Principles

Candidates for the ARIN Board of Trustees shall conduct their communications with the ARIN electorate in a manner that is professional and respectful. All communications should foster an environment of integrity, transparency, and fairness.

2. Permissible Communications

Candidates may engage with the ARIN electorate to discuss their qualifications, vision, and priorities for the organization. Such communications may include:

Participation in official candidate forums organized by ARIN.
Written statements submitted to ARIN for distribution.
Direct, one-on-one discussions with eligible voters, provided they remain respectful and non-coercive.
Each Candidate shall be allowed to send one message to all of the voting points of contact for member organizations in the ARIN electorate. This message will be sent by ARIN and will cc all candidates to ensure transparency.

3. Prohibited Communications

Candidates shall not:

Membership Explained

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:38:33 -0500

As specified in ARIN’s Bylaws, there are three types of ARIN Members: Service, General and Trustee. Service and General memberships are associated with an organization, represented within ARIN by a unique Organization Identifier (Org ID). Membership rights for organizations with multiple Org IDs depend on the resources associated under each Org ID.

It is not necessary to become a member of ARIN prior to applying for Internet number resources. Members and non-members alike must justify number resource requests based on utilization criteria. Membership is not required to participate in ARIN’s Policy Development Process.

Voting FAQs

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Who is eligible to vote in ARIN Elections?

Each ARIN Member organization may have one designated Voting Contact to vote in Board of Trustees and Advisory Council elections on their behalf. A Voting Contact must have a valid ARIN Online account to be eligible to vote in elections. Your organization must also be a General Member in Good Standing 45 days before a ballot or election.

Will a Voting Contact without an ARIN Online account be eligible to vote in ARIN Elections?

No. To be eligible to vote, a member organization must designate a Voting Contact with a valid ARIN Online account and be a General Member in Good Standing by the voter eligibility deadline.

2020 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400

2020 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Applications	13
Organization Type	1 association, 7 corporations, 5 "other" orgs
Organization Region	2 Canada, 7 United States, 1 Caribbean, 3 outside ARIN region
Category (some projects identified multiple categories)	9 Internet technical improvements, 5 registry processes and technology improvements, 5 Informational outreach, 3 research
Total funding requested (USD)	$305,965
Average funding requested (USD)	$23,536
Projects selected to receive a grant	8
Total funding provided (USD)	$60,000

Project summaries provided by grant recipients.

Past Internet Governance Events

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:31:51 -0400

The links below are for past events and have generally not been updated since they were published. As a result, some content, specifically links to external pages and other references, may be out-of-date or no longer available.

Past Events

ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018

Dubai, UAE; 29 October - 16 November 2018
More information…

ARIN Micro-allocations

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:38:52 -0400

The policy regarding micro-allocations is contained in Sections 4.4 and 6.10 of the Number Resource Policy Manual. Micro-allocations are made from specific blocks reserved for micro-allocation purposes.

Micro-allocations for Internal Infrastructure

IPv6 micro-allocations for internal infrastructure are made from 2001:0506::/31.

2001:0506::/48
2001:0506:0002::/48
2001:0506:0008::/48
2001:0506:0010::/45
2001:0506:0028::/48
2001:0506:0033::/48
2001:0506:0038::/48
2001:0506:0100::/48
2001:0506:1000::/36
2001:0506:2000::/36
2001:0506:003A::/48

Micro-allocations for Exchange Points

The following blocks of IP addresses have been allocated to organizations under ARIN’s Micro-allocation Policy for exchange points. In IPv4, ARIN makes these allocations from 149.112.0.0/16 and 206.0.0.0/8. In IPv6, ARIN makes these allocations from 2001:0504::/31.

IPv4 Private Address Space and Filtering

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:38:52 -0400

According to standards set forth in Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) document RFC-1918, the following IPv4 address ranges are reserved by the IANA for private internets, and are not publicly routable on the global internet:

10.0.0.0/8 IP addresses: 10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0/12 IP addresses: 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0/16 IP addresses: 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255

Note that only a portion of the “172” and the “192” address ranges are designated for private use. The remaining addresses are considered “public,” and thus are routable on the global Internet.

Current and Past ARIN Fellows

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:33:57 -0400

Congratulations to Current and Past ARIN Fellows

ARIN 57

Louisville, Kentucky
April 2026

Jasmine Cha, RISE Program Coordinator, Apathy is Boring; Graduate Student, University of the People
Zulqar Nayen, Principal Instructional Designer, Independent Consultancy

(Canada)

Henrik Van Tassell, Student, University of Vermont
James Lord, Network Administrator and Network Architect, Intlos
Justin Gehrke, Vulnerability and Threat Program Manager, Rush University Medical Center
Michael Torres, Senior Network Engineer, Blue Stream Fiber
Navin Suvarna, Principal Architect, Cisco
Robert Jones, Network Engineer, Adams Fiber
Tyler Forajter, Cybersecurity Engineer, Community Health Network
Weitong Li, Researcher, Virginia Tech

(U.S. & Outlying Areas)

Expected Qualifications and Responsibilities

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:40:12 -0400

11 June 2025

Service on ARIN’s Board of Trustees requires an understanding of ARIN’s role and its relevance to the ongoing smooth functioning of the Internet.

Relevant Documents

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

As a member of the ARIN Board of Trustees, responsible for the following:

Guide ARIN’s strategic direction and Mission
Oversee ARIN’s Policy Development Process and ensure that policies developed adhere to the process
Be accountable to the ARIN membership
Approve objectives and evaluate the performance of the President & CEO
Develop and approve ARIN’s strategic plan, operating plan, and annual budget
Oversee ARIN’s operating and fiscal performance
Regularly attend and participate in Board meetings and committee meetings

Serving as a Trustee is a significant time commitment. Trustee workload varies from year to year; however, an overview of time required is as follows:

Former Members of the ARIN Advisory Council

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:27:12 -0400

ARIN would like to acknowledge the guidance and expertise provided by the former members of the Advisory Council. Listed below are the names of the former members and the dates of their terms.

Former Council Members
Name	Dates of Service
Kendrick Knowles	January 2023 - December 2025
Matthew Gamble	January 2024 - December 2024
Daniel Schatte	January 2024 - December 2024
Andrew Dul	March 2003 - December 2005; January 2014 - December 2023
Anita Nikolich	January 2020 - December 2023
Amy Potter	January 2016 - December 2023
Chris Tacit	January 2015 - December 2023
Joe Provo	January 2017 - December 2022
Alyssa Quinn	January 2017 - December 2022
Kerrie Richards	January 2017 - December 2022
Rob Seastrom	January 2004 - December 2022
Gary Giesen	January - December 2021
Owen DeLong	January 2007 - June 2021
Tina Morris	January 2014 - December 2020
Chris Woodfield	January 2018 - December 2020
David Farmer	January 2008 - December 2019
John Springer	January 2012 - December 2018
Dan Alexander	January 2006 - December 2017
David Huberman	January 2015 - November 2017
Cathy Aronson	June 1998 - December 2016
Scott Leibrand	January 2008 - December 2016
Milton Mueller	January 2013 - December 2016
Kevin Blumberg	January 2012 - August 2016
Heather Schiller	October 2006 - December 2015
Bill Darte	December 1997 - December 2014
John Sweeting	January 2009 - December 2014
Stacy Hughes	January 2002 - May 2014
Bill Sandiford	January 2009 - December 2013
Chris Grundemann	January 2011 - December 2013
Chris Morrow	January 2010 - December 2012
Martin Hannigan	January 2011 - October 2012
Marc Crandall	January 2009 - December 2011
Marla Azinger	January 2005 - December 2010
Tom Zeller	November 2009 - December 2010
Lea Roberts	January 2000 - December 2009
Leo Bicknell	January 2004 - December 2009
Paul Andersen	January 2004 - December 2009
Suzanne Woolf	January 2003 - December 2008
Alec Peterson	January 1998 - December 2008
Matt Pounsett	January 2006 - December 2008
Alex Rubenstein	January 2005 - December 2007
Ron da Silva	January 2002 - December 2007
Mark Kosters	January 2000 - December 2006
John Sweeting	January 2000 - December 2005
Sanford H. George	January 2002 - December 2004
Kevin Martin	January 2001 - December 2004
Dale Finkelson	April 2003 - December 2003
Dana Argiro	January 2003 - December 2003
Tanya Hinman	January 2003 - February 2003
Dawn Martin	January 2002 - March 2003
lyric apted	January 2002 - November 2002
John Brown	January 2002 - November 2002
Barbara Roseman	January 2001 - December 2002
Steve Corbato	January 1999 - December 2001
Tony Li	January 1999 - December 2001
Bill Manning	January 1999 - December 2001
Justin Newton	January 1999 - December 2001
Jessica Porter**	January 1998 - August 2002
Guy Middleton	January 1998 - December 2001
Hilarie Orman	January 1998 - December 2000
David Whipple	January 1998 - December 2000
Michael Dillon	January 1998 - April 2000
Avi Freedman	January 2001 - December 2003; January 1998 - December 1999
Ed Kern	January 1998 - December 1999
Hank Kilmer	January 1998 - December 1999
Michael DeShazo	January 1998 - December 1998
Doug Humphrey	January 1998 - 3 March 1998*
John Klensin	January 1998 - December 1998
Samir Saad	January 1998 - December 1998
Karl Denninger	January 1998 - September 1998

* Elected to the ARIN Board of Trustees on this date

Updating Internet Coordination Policy-2

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:31:21 -0400

ARIN Second ICP-2 Webinar On Demand

Register to watch ARIN’s NRO NC representatives present an overview of the ICP-2 Review background, purpose, principles, and timeline along with discussion of the second proposed draft. Community participation is critical to the success of this process, so join us for this valuable opportunity to learn more and share your feedback on the draft RIR Governance Document.

View ARIN’s Second ICP-2 Webinar

2019 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400

2019 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipients

Applications	23
Organization Type	3 associations, 10 corporations, 1 LLC, 9 "other" orgs
Organization Region	2 Canada, 16 United States, 0 Caribbean, 5 outside ARIN region
Category (some projects identified multiple categories)	11 Internet technical improvements, 3 registry processes and technology improvements, 16 informational outreach
Total funding requested (USD)	$350,651
Average funding requested (USD)	$15,246
Projects selected to receive a grant	4
Total funding provided (USD)	$44,500

Project summaries provided by grant recipients.

Extended Delegation Statistics

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:39:26 -0400

ARIN publishes extended delegation statistics files in accordance with the Number Resource Organization’s (NRO) standardized format for each Regional Internet Registry to report the status of Internet number resources within their regions.

The delegated-extended file contains a daily updated report of the distribution of Internet number resources:

IPv4 address ranges
IPv6 address ranges
Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)

Note: This report does not include reallocation or reassignment data.

File Availability

Extended statistics files (filenames containing “delegated-arin-extended-YYYYMMDD”) are available for use via HTTPS at https://ftp.arin.net/pub/stats/arin/.

Nomination Committee FAQs

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:38:54 -0400

What is the purpose of the Nominating Committee?

The Nominating Committee (The NomCom) is responsible for recruiting nominees standing for election to the ARIN Board of Trustees (Board) and Advisory Council (AC), in accordance with the Bylaws and the Election Processes. (Bylaws, Article VIII, Section 2.a.).

The NomCom is a standing committee of the Board, as specified in the Bylaws, Article VI, Section 3(a).

Former Trustees

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:40:12 -0400

ARIN would like to acknowledge the guidance and leadership provided by the former members of our Board of Trustees. Listed below are the names of former members and the dates of their terms.

Former Board Members and Dates of Service
Name	Dates of Service (and offices held, if any)
Bill Sandiford	January 2014 - December 2025 Chair: January 2022- October 2025
Bram Abramsom	January 2021 - February 2023
Catherine Middleton	January 2020 - December 2022
Paul Andersen	January 2009 - December 2021 Treasurer: January 2011- December 2012 Vice Chair: January 2013- December 2016 Chair: January 2017- December 2021
Dan Alexander	January 2018 - December 2020
Patrick Gilmore	January 2017 - December 2019
Regenie Fräser	January 2019 - December 2019
Aaron Hughes	January 2013 - December 2018 Vice Chair: January - May 2017
Bill Woodcock	January 2003 - December 2017 Vice Chair: May - December 2017
Merike Kaeo	January 2017 - December 2017
Timothy Denton	January 2009 - August 2017 Chair: January 2011 - January 2014 Secretary: January 2014 - August 2017
Vinton G. Cerf	January 2011 - December 2016 Chair: January 2014 - June 2016 Vice Chair: July 2016 - December 2016
Paul Vixie	January 2005 - December 2013 Chair: April 2009 - January 2011 Secretary: January 2011 - December 2013
Scott Bradner	August 1997 - December 2012 (Founding Member) Secretary: August 1997 - February 2009 Treasurer: February 2009 - January 2011 Vice Chair: January 2011 - December 2012
Lee Howard	January 2006 - December 2010 Treasurer: January 2006 - February 2009 Secretary: February 2009 - December 2010 January 2002 - December 2004 Treasurer: January 2002 - December 2004
Bill Manning	January 2002 - November 2008
Ray Plzak	September 2000 - November 2008 ARIN President
David Conrad	January 2000 - October 2005 Treasurer: January - December 2005
Scott Marcus	January 2000 - May 2002
Michael Straty	January 1999 - December 2001 Treasurer: January 2000 - December 2001
Doug Humphrey	March 1998 - December 1999
Ken Fockler	January 1998 - December 1998 Treasurer: March 1998 - December 1999
Kim Hubbard	August 1997 - August 2000 (Founding Member) ARIN President
Don Telage	August 1997 - December 1999 (Founding Member)
Randy Bush	August 1997 - March 1998 (Founding Member) Treasurer: August 1997 - March 1998
Raymundo Vega Aguilar	August 1997 - December 1997 (Founding Member)
Jon Postel	Former Ex-officio Member of the Board of Trustees

Resources Under Registration Services Agreement (RSA) Report

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:39:26 -0400

To help research and education organizations analyze Internet routing security, ARIN publishes a daily report every morning that lists each organization and whether they receive our full suite of registry services or our basic legacy services.

To deploy ARIN’s routing security services, an organization must be covered under a Registration Services Agreement or Legacy Registration Services Agreement.

The zip file is in CSV format, and will contain two files: one for networks and one for Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). Each report will list the Org name, Org handle, Network or AS handle, IP address range or ASN, and what tier of services they qualify to receive from ARIN.

RIR Statistics

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:39:26 -0400

The following reports are produced as part of a joint Regional Internet Registry (RIR) project to provide consistent and accessible Internet number resource statistics to the global Internet community to facilitate research on and analysis of the global use of Internet number resources. Some of these reports are updated daily by each RIR, and collective statistics are gathered and published on a regular basis.

Collective Statistics

NRO Internet Number Resource Status Report

RIR Statistical Reports

Raw Historical Delegation Information

Election Archives

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:38:54 -0400

Below you will find links relating to archival ARIN election information, including annual elections of the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council (AC), and the NRO NC / ASO AC.

2025

Candidate Slate:
Board Guidance to the 2025 NomCom
16 September 2025 - Announcement
Candidate Biographies

Statements of Support:
Archive

Results:
10 November 2025
2025 Eligible Voter List
2025 Voters by Subregion

2024

Candidate Slate:
Board Guidance to the 2024 NomCom
10 September 2024 - Announcement
01 October 2024 - Amended Announcement
Candidate Biographies

Board of Trustees Travel Log

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:40:12 -0400

2026 Board of Trustees Travel Log
Event	Date	Location	Attendee(s)
Board of Trustees Face-to-Face Meeting	13-14 January	Miami Beach, FL	Dan Alexander, Nancy Carter, Peter Harrison, Lee Howard, Hank Kilmer, Tina Morris, Rob Seastrom, Ron da Silva, Chris Tacit
Advisory Council Face-to-Face Meeting	30 January	San Francisco, CA	Nancy Carter, Rob Seastrom
NANOG 96	2-4 February	San Francisco, CA	Hank Kilmer, Rob Seastrom
APNIC 61	9-11 February	Jakarta, Indonesia	Nancy Carter, Ron da Silva
Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) Face-to-Face	13-14 February	Jakarta, Indonesia	Nancy Carter
ICANN 85	7-12 March	Mumbai, India	Peter Harrison, Chris Tacit
ARIN 57	19-22 April	Louisville, KY	Dan Alexander, Nancy Carter, Peter Harrison, Lee Howard, Hank Kilmer, Tina Morris, Rob Seastrom, Ron da Silva, Chris Tacit

Travel Schedules for Previous Years

Implementation Notes for ARIN's Web-Based IRR

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The following updates have been made to this document since its original publication:

Updated 9 June 2020 to provide FTP and NRTM information for for post-deployment configuration.
Updated 1 February 2021 to provide information about the IRR RESTful API.
Updated 3 June 2021 because records created in IRR-online can now be viewed, edited, and changed with RESTFul commands.
Updated January 17 2025 preceding the retirement of ARIN’s FTP server.

ARIN’s web-based IRR (IRR-online) is scheduled be deployed on Wednesday, 10 June 2020. This system provides improvements and capabilities beyond the email template-based system (referred to as ARIN-email). Access to the IRR-online system will be available from the navigation menu in ARIN Online, and will provide IRR integration with your ARIN Online resources.

NRO Transfer Log Format

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:39:26 -0400

Transfer Log Information

Transfer log files can be obtained here with the most current being available via JSON format. Examples for the files are provided and specifications are provided below.

Transfer log information is also available via the Statistics: Specified Transfers of Internet Number Resources page.

NRO Transfer Log Format

The NRO transfer log is a common format to publish IP address and Autonomous System transfers within RIRs and between RIRs. The format of this log accommodates the description of transfers by both an RIR and the aggregate of transfers from all RIRs by the NRO.

Service Level Reports

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:39:26 -0400

ARIN periodically reports service level commitments and performance against those commitments for community provided services. These reports detail the stated service level commitments and associated performance by department and service. Service Level Reports are included in the Annual Report.

Annual Service Level Reports

Internet Routing Registry FAQ

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Note: As of 4 April 2022, the ARIN-NONAUTH database has been retired, and the email template entry method is no longer available. Please see our announcement for more information.

My ISP said I have to publish information in an IRR. What does that mean?

An IRR (Internet Routing Registry) record tells ISPs how you authorize your resources to be used. ARIN maintains an IRR that allows registrants of AS numbers and IP addresses to publish that information so that ISPs can make appropriate routing decisions. This helps ensure ISPs will recognize your routes as legitimate and enables them to ignore unauthorized routes published by someone else.

Rodney Payne

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

An ARIN 57 Fellow pursuing active “re-tyrement,” Rodney remains deeply committed to advancing Caribbean development. He is dedicated to strengthening community participation and passionate about closing the digital divide across the region.

The Community That Changed How I See the Internet

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Being selected as an ARIN 57 Fellow was both an honor and an eye‑opening experience. Attending my first ARIN meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, marked a turning point in how I understand the Internet — not just as technology, but as a living, collaborative ecosystem.

From User to Steward

With more than 30 years of experience in ICT, I believed I had a solid grasp of how the Internet works. I quickly realized how much more there was to learn. Before ARIN 57, the Internet was something I consumed through an ISP. After the meeting, I began to see it as something we can — and must — actively participate in shaping.

ARIN Fee Increase Approved for 2027

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

At its meeting on 19 April, and in conformance with the Registration Services Plan (RSP) fee schedule, the Board of Trustees approved a 5 percent increase to RSP fees for 2027.

The new fee schedule is available at: 2027 Fee Schedule

This change was approved to support ARIN’s long-term financial strategy, which aims to align operating costs with revenues while maintaining tight cost control targets for the organization through 2030.

If you have questions, please contact fee-inquiries@arin.net or submit via Ask ARIN while logged in to your ARIN Online account.

Demystifying RPKI: New Tools to Simplify ROA Planning and Visualize Validation

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400

The ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, held 19-22 April 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, and online, featured a keynote address that offered something extremely valuable in the routing security world: practical tools built by someone who spends his days helping real network operators improve routing integrity. Steve Wallace, Director of Routing Integrity at Internet2, delivered “Demystifying RPKI: Exploring Tools to Simplify ROA Planning and Visualize Validation” shortly after the meeting opened on Monday morning. His presentation introduced a suite of openly accessible web-based tools developed through a collaboration between Internet2 and CAIDA, funded in part by National Science Foundation grant OAC-2530871 and designed to make Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) more approachable — and safer — for network operators of all sizes.

RIR Governance Document Version 2 Status Report May 2026 Now Available

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has updated the Q1 Status Report based on discussions held during the in‑person meetings at ICANN 85.

The Q1 Status Report built on the outcomes of the NRO NC workshop held from 12 to 14 November 2025 in Montevideo. That workshop reviewed feedback received across the five RIR mailing lists, as well as input submitted through webinars and online sessions, RIR meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities, and the ICANN Public Comment process.

Meet the 2026 Nomination Committee

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Dul, Brian Jones, and John Stitt have been selected to join the 2026 Nomination Committee (NomCom). They are joining the appointed Board members and the community representatives serving since last year.

The 2026 NomCom is:

Peter Harrison, Chair and Trustee
Rob Seastrom, Trustee
Chris Tacit, Trustee
Christopher Quesada, General Member representative ⁽¹⁾
William Sylvester, General Member representative ⁽¹⁾
Andrew Dul, General Member representative ⁽²⁾
Brian Jones, General Member representative ⁽²⁾
John Stitt, General Member representative ⁽²⁾

¹ Term is for 2025–2026 Election Cycles
² Term is for 2026–2027 Election Cycles

CaribNOG 31: Strengthening the Caribbean’s Digital Resilience

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Across the Caribbean, the conversation about digital infrastructure has changed. Issues once treated primarily as technical matters now command the attention of ministers, regulators, national security advisors, and development institutions. CaribNOG 31 — the 31st regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group, convened in Kingston, Jamaica, on 14-16 April 2026 — expressed that shift with particular clarity.

The Resilience Requirement Hits Home

Hosted at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel under the theme “The Resilient Archipelago: Strengthening the Caribbean’s Digital Core,” the meeting brought together more than 100 network operators, Internet community partners, government officials, regulators, and next-generation practitioners for three days of highly interactive discussions, training, and working sessions on digital sovereignty and critical Internet infrastructure.

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 57 Meeting Report Now Available

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN57.

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 57, whether at home or in person in Louisville, Kentucky. Special thanks to our network sponsor, Spectrum; platinum sponsor, Amazon Web Services; silver sponsor, IPXO; and espresso bar host, Verisign, for helping make ARIN 57 possible.

Apply for a 2026 ARIN Community Grant

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

At ARIN, we don’t take the health and growth of the Internet for granted, which is why we launched the ARIN Community Grant Program in 2019. Now entering its eighth year, the program provides financial support for operational and research projects that improve the Internet industry and user environment. To date, it has funded 26 projects, awarding a total of nearly US$350,000. And now it could be your turn to receive financial, networking, and logistical support for a project that benefits the ARIN community.

ARIN-prop-350: NRPM Section 6.5 Revision

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Current NRPM Section 6.5 contains allocation mechanisms that are complex and formula driven. These mechanisms include rigid sizing calculations, utilization-based thresholds, and IPv4-dependent qualification criteria.

IPv6 deployment is based on hierarchical planning, aggregation, and projected growth.

ARIN’s IPv6 network planning guide emphasizes structured planning instead of mathematical formulas, including the use of hierarchical addressing, aggregation, and multi-year growth projections.

The current policy is complex, is difficult for applicants to interpret consistently and does not align with ARIN’s published guidance.

Lowercase IPv6 in Networks CSV per RFC 5952

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:55:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

11 May 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2026.8 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN update the format of IPv6 networks in the downloadable CSV to lowercase as recommended by RFC 5952.

We agree that this would provide a more standardized and readable report.

Your suggestion has been referred to our internal process for prioritization and implementation planning and is now closed. Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

ARIN 57 Attendees

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Louisville, Kentucky. Some individuals may not be listed due to the privacy preferences they selected when registering for ARIN 57.

Name	Company	Job Title
Michael Ackermann	Blue Cross	Network Engineer
Axel Adenet	Global Caribbean Network	Chief Operations Officer
Gabriel Adonaylo	LACNIC	Director
Daniel Alexander	Comcast Cable	Director
Smahena Amakran	RIPE NCC	Registry Monitoring and Auditing Manager
Matthew Angkosaala	JTV	Network Architect
Claudiu Arhire	Kyndryl	Associate Director, Security Architecture
Fiona Asonga	AFRINIC	DIRECTOR
Mon Sai Aung	IPv4.Global by Hilco Global	Transfer Analyst
Jon Bachtold	CIRBN	CTO
Jerry Bacon	StarTouch	Sr Network Engineer
Colton Baker	Covert Labs	CEO
Jeff Bankston	Panhandle Support LLC	Managing Member
Dipankar Barua	FUTURESCOPE	SQA
Andrew Benallie	Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc	IT Supervisor Infrastructure Services
Phil Benchoff	Virginia Tech	Senior Escalation Engineer
Dave Bernardi	zito media	vp network infrastructure
Nilanjana Bhattacharjee	NA	Consultant
Jonathan Black	NANOG	Partner
Wendy Bloom	High Desert ESD	Enterprise Network Engineer
Kevin Blumberg	THE WIRE INC.	CTO
Thomas Bonar	TDS Telecommunications LLC	Network Operation - Network Security And Standards
Lily Botsyoe	University of Cincinnati	PhD Candidate
E. Marie Brierley	Saatvik Advisors	President
John Brinley	Huron	Sr. Network Architect
Arsenia Brown	HEART/NSTA Trust	Instructor
Laura Bryson	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission	CIO
Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster
Dylan Burke	Tritan Internet	CEO
Mike Burns	IPTrading	President
THOMAS BURNS	Law Office of Thomas F. Burns	LEGAL
John Busse	Abria, Inc	Owner
Douglas Camin	CCSI - Chief Info. & Tech. Officer	ARIN AC - Vice Chair
Mario Cardenas	Larus Limited	Business Development Director
Nancy Carter	ARIN	Board of Trustees
George Caylor	Schneider	Sr. Network Architect
Agnė Česnulevičiūtė	IPXO	Senior Account Manager
Eun Bee (Jasmine) Cha	Apathy is Boring	RISE Program Coordinator
Khalil Chamoun	University of Ottawa	Senior IT Manager
Terry Chatfield	Loudoun County	Network Architect
Christof Chen	Allianz Technology SE	Network Architect
Jean-Paul Chia	TerraNet US LLC	Director
Ryan Cota	GONETSPEED	Network Architect
Matthew Cowen	dgtlfutures	Consultant/Owner
Lenny Cruz	University of Texas at Arlington	Manager, Network Operations
Ron da Silva	ARIN / Network Technologies Global	Board Trustee / CEO - Founder
Gowtamsingh Dabee	AFRINIC	Receiver
Henry Dean	Mediacom Communications	Senior Director Network Operations
Anthony Delacruz	Lumen	Sr Lead Engineer
Jason Desper	Samaritan’s Purse	Cloud Security Engineer
Andrew Dul	8 Continents Networks LLC	Network
Tice Edwards	Bowling Green Municipal Utilities	Network Operations Supervisor
Bill Elbettar	CSU Dominguez Hills	Sr Director Infrastructure Services and SecOps
Tom Fantacone	IPTrading	VP
Brad Fecker	State of Oregon	DDI Engineer
Andre FFrench	Bessnet Company Limited	Managing Director
Tom Ficke	NWI Networks	Director of Net Ops
Bradan Fleming	IXK Research Corporation	Software Developer
Michael Flowers	TDS Telecom	Network Specialist II
Tyler Forajter	Community Health Network	Cyber Security Engineer
Thomas Galla	Bluegrass.net	CTO
Thomas Galla	bluegrass.net	CTO
Andrew Gallo	The George Washington University	Network Engineer
Michelle Garcia	Caribbean Telecommunications Union	Marketing and Communications Specialist and Attorney at Law
Justin Gehrke	Rush University Medical Center	Vulnerability & Threat Manager
Gerry George	DigiSolv, Inc.	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Architect
George Gibat	Memorial Healthcare	Senior Infrastructure Analyst
Elizabeth Goodson	Lightpath Fiber	Director, Data Network Planning
Stuart Graham	Ohio Education Association	Systems Engineer
Richard Greenwood	Shasta County Office of Education	Network Engineer
Matt Griswold	20C	CTO
Thomas Guess	Keyston Bros.	Lead Technical Support Specialist
Dennis Hagan	Owensboro Municipal Utilities	Sr. Network Administrator
Thomas Haggard	Nova86	CTO
Lynne Hamilton	Local Consultants	CEO
Chuck Hauge	Charter Communications	Principal Engineer
Jeff Hennen	College of St Benedict/St Johns University	Director of Systems and Infrastructure
Bill Herrin	Dirtside Systems	Owner
Joshua Holderman-Stump	Fourway Computer Products	Network Architect
Robert Hoppenfeld	Up In Two, LLC	CEO
Lee Howard	ARIN	Board member
Carl Hunte	Essex County NJ	CIO
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC	Comcast LIR and AC Chair
Edward Hysaw	Duke Energy	SR Telecom Analyst
Adam Igl	Cirrinity	Chief Technology Officer
Altie Jackson	..	telecom consultants
Marcus Jackson	Amazon Web Services	TPM/IP Registrar
Glenn Jernigan	Columbia Power and Water Systems	Executive Vice President
Brian Jones	Virginia Tech (ARIN-AC)	Program Director - Network
Robert Jones	Adams Telephone Cooperative	Network Engineer
Benedict Jones	Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange	CIO/CTO
Tomas Jonsson	Spotify	Senior Network engineer
Paulius Judickas	IPXO	VP of Strategic Alliances
Jason Kack	Bell Canada	Senior Network Technician
Gary Kalloo	Caribbean Telecommunications Union	Director Business Development
Michael Karlin	GEHA	Network Engineer
Jason Kasten	Saltwater Scuba	Owner
Hank Kilmer	ARIN/Cogent	Board of Trustees/Chief Network Officer
Evghenii Kosatii	Addrex, Inc.	Tech Lead
Tomáš Kostrian	DXC Technology	Technical Specialist
Eric Landgraf	Virginia Tech	Network Engineer II
Michael Leone	Grace MSP	Director of Technology
Petipha Lewis	Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce	Executive Director
Donnie Lewis	The Obsidian Group, Inc.	CTO
Stacy Lightfoot	Hinton & Co.	Ombuds
Pean Lim	Twin Trees, LLC	Principal
Yilin Liu	Sunoaki Network LLC	Engineer
Tim Loecher	ENTRUST Solutions Group	Director, Network Engineering
James Lord	IntLos, LLC	Network Technician
Mohibul Mahmud	Microsoft	Cloud Engineer
Lee Marie	Keshia Services Inc	GlobalAfministrator
Michele Marius	ICT Pulse Consulting Limited	Director
J.R. Maycock	Perpetual Storage, Inc.	CIO
Brent Mc Intosh	MCNET-SOLUTIONS	CTO
Jeff McAdams	JVODN Consulting	Senior Network Engineer
Miles McCredie	Midco	Technical Leader
Glenn McKnight	VSIG	Info Officer
Nichole McSween	Government of Grenada	Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Catherine Middleton	Toronto Metropolitan University	Professor
Andrew Mitchell	VoIPster Communications, Inc.	President
Keith Mitchell	SMOTI	Principal
John Monday	ReadiTech Engineering	Senior Engineer
Marcelino Mongcal	Samco Software Inc.	Systems Admin
Ronnie Montgomery	rdm.tech	Chief Hosting Officer
Brian Morisette	Brightspeed	Principal Network Engineer
Scott Morizot	IRS - Internal Revenue Service	IT Specialist
Tina Morris	Amazon Web Services (AWS)	IP Numbers Strategy
Chris Morrison	Act-On Software	Senior DevOps Engineer
Michele Murray	U.S. Senate	Senior Network Specialist
Arthur Carindal N’Guessan	African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC)	Head of Stakeholder Development
Zulqar Nayen	12732611 Canada Inc.	Director
Richard Newton	Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP	Director, Network Engineering
Tyler O’Meara	Penguin Networks	Owner
Jim O’Regan	SBT, Inc.	President
Caleb Ogundele	Olum.ca	Director
Gary Olivas	Switch Communications	Network Admin
Sean Oliver	Pacific Delta Limited	CEO
Joe Pace	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.	Data Center Architect/Engineer
Rodney Payne	Houston Nexus Partners	CEO
Nicklas Peelman	Rochester Telephone Company Inc	Network Architect
Kaitlyn Pellak	AWS/ARIN AC	Technical Business Developer
Bryan Peterson	Utah Education Network	Associate Director Enterprise Operations
Edward Phelps	Meredith College	Senior Network Engineer
Bob Pierce	Pivotal Elements	Owner
Sergii Polishchuk	Infotec Manitoba	IT Professional
Jon Polom	internet2	DevOps Network Engineer
Amy Potter	NRO NC	ASO AC
Christopher Quesada	Verisign	Senior Director DNS Operations
Alyssa Quinn	NRO NC/ASO AC	Stay-at-home-mama
Ann Racuya-Robbins	World Knowledge Bank	Founder
Turia Raymond	University of South Florida	Senior Director
Weston Reed	Weston Reed, Sole Proprietorship	Owner
Gus Reese	Cogent Communications	Sr. Director of IP Edge Engineering / ARIN A/C
Ken Renard	Parsons	Engineer
Carlos Reyes	ICANN	Senior Director
Nate Roberts	RTX	DDI Administrator
Nnandi Robinson	Government of Grenada	Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
Mathias Robles	N/A	Other
Alan Rowley	Citizen Support LLC	CEO
Matt Rust	Rochester Telephone Company, Inc.	Director, Engineering & Support
Ozan Sahin	ICANN	Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist
Leif Sawyer	GCI Communication Corp	Network Engineer
Robert Seastrom	ARIN BoT, ClueTrust	Distinguished Member of Technical Staff
Mustafa Sh Mohammedsalih	Mustafa Tech LLC	CEO
Gregory Shapiro	Iconic Internet	Network Engineering
Anthony Sherlock	IPXO	IP Supply Manager
Yuan Fang Shi	CVC INTERNET, LLC, INTERNATIONAL	PRESIDENET/CEO/OWNER
Melanie Silva	Hinton & Company	COO
William Simon	Simon Telephonics LLC	Owner
Noah Smith	Smith Installations LLC	Owner
Eddie Stauble	IPTrading.com	IPv4 Broker
John Stitt	Hopkinsville Electric System energynet	Senior Network Engineer
Travis Stroebele	Farm Credit Services of America	Network Architect
Navin Suvarna	CISCO SYSTEMS INC	PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
William Sylvester	Addrex, Inc.	Executive Vice President
Christian Tacit	Tacit Law	Founder
MAN TO ANTONY TANG	Taipei101 Network LLC	Director
Rodney Taylor	Caribbean Telecommunications Union	Secretary General
Makenzie Thompson	IPv4.Global by Hilco Global	Sales Manager
Domenico Torchia	Airtel AU PTY LTD	Company Director
Kurt Torok	Michigan Statewide Educational Network	Network Integration Manager
Michael Torres	Blue Stream Fiber	Sr. Network Engineer
Alicia Trotman	CARIBNOG	ARIN AC
Ricardo Trujillo	United Independent School District	Network Systems Supervisor
Henrik Van Tassell	University of Vermont	Student
Svetlana Visinscaia	Addrex, Inc.	VP, Data Intelligence
Daniel Wang	Cogeco	Architect, IP Access Network
Ben Welch	East Kentucky Network	Network Engineer
Vincent West	Archrock	IT Infrastructure Engineer
Joseph White	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.	Security Engineering and Threat Management Manager
Matthew Wilder	TELUS / ARIN AC	Sr Engineer / AC Member
Keith Willis	ECXSystems LLC	President
Paul Wolotsky	MCSP, Inc.	President
Alison Wood	State of Oregon	Network Engineer
Chris Woodfield	woodfield.tech	Principal
Eric Wortman	Broadcast Educational Media Commission	Assistant Chief of Engineering
Yan Xu	Walgreens Co	Network Engineer

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Erin Alligood	Chief Human Resource Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux	Board Operations Manager
John Curran	President & CEO
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Alicia DiCiaccio	Instructional Design Specialist
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst
Garth Dubin	Director, Software Engineering
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Amanda Gauldin	Senior Project Manager
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Manager
Brad Gorman	Director, Customer Technical Services
David Jeffers	Principal Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Matthew Kalayjian	Associate General Counsel
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technical Officer
Misuk Kwon	Principal Resource Analyst
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Cathleen Mohn	Account Representative
Melissa Montgomery	Operations Support Specialist
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Reese Radcliffe	Registry Integrity and Oversite Manager
Therese Simcox	Senior Executive Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Experience Officer
Pete Toscano	Information Systems and Security Director
Joe Westover	Senior Director, Customer Experience and Strategy (CXS)
Bevil Wooding	Director, Caribbean Affairs

ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Monday, 20 April 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This transcript may contain errors due to errors in transcription or in formatting it for posting. Therefore, the material is presented only to assist you, and is not an authoritative representation of discussion at the meeting. If additional clarification and details are required, videos from our original webcast are available on our YouTube channel.

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: All right. All right. Okay. Kind of waiting for the line to drain on the coffee bar. I know that’s an exciting addition for everyone.

ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: We’re going to get this party started. I hope everyone had a wonderful time at the Louisville Slugger Museum last night, and we’re glad you’re back today.

ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 3 Transcript - Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: It’s Wednesday. And folks are, as I said, the elevators are slow and busy this morning, and we have folks coming down from 25. So I expect they’ll be trickling into the room. But let’s get started for the benefit of those joining us online, sticking to schedule. I’d like to welcome you to day three of ARIN 57.

Calling All General Members - Grant Selection Committee Applications Extended until 1 May

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN relies on General Members to support organizational governance through participation in elections and various program committees. Your involvement in our Grant Selection Committee is needed to ensure that the ARIN Community Grant Program can evaluate and select grant applications that will provide the most benefit to the ARIN community.

We are extending our call for applications through 1 May for two representatives from ARIN’s General Members to serve on the 2026 Grant Selection Committee.

Scheduled Billing System Maintenance – 1-2 May

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN will be performing maintenance on its billing systems from 8:00 PM ET on Friday, 1 May, until 4:00 PM ET, on Saturday, 2 May.

During this time, customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other ARIN services will remain available.

We appreciate your patience during this maintenance window.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
ARIN

Add Optional Flags for ROA Creation Notifications

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:55:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

27 April 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2026.6 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN add optional flags for ROA creation notifications.

We agree that the suggestion to allow for configuration of the notifications for ROA creations would permit a more streamlined and customizable experience for users of ARIN’s RPKI services. As noted in your suggestion, this would be an enhancement to the feature request in suggestion 2025.6: Disable Option for Bulk ROA Removal Notifications. Your suggested enhancements have been grouped with other pending ROA notification improvements for future development.

ARIN 57 Day 3 Recap

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400

We’ve concluded the third and final day of the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting! A big thank you to all who participated in person and virtually and helped make this another productive and engaging event. To reference anything you’ve seen at the meeting, visit our meeting materials page. Over the coming days, links to the full transcript and webcasts will be added to this page as well. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what happened on day three — a focused half-day of department reports, outreach highlights, a look at registry integrity, a legal update, and an elections preview.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 22 April 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Face-to-Face, Louisville, KY

Draft Minutes

These minutes are DRAFT. They have been reviewed by the ARIN Advisory Council prior to posting. These minutes will remain draft until they are reviewed and approved by the ARIN Advisory Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
E. Marie Brierley (EMB)
Doug Camin, Vice Chair (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP) (via Zoom)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

John Curran, President and CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Matt Kalayjian, Assoc. General Counsel
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Director, RSD
Alyssa Arceneaux, Board Ops. Mgr./Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO
Joe Westover, Sr. Director CXS

Observer:

Nancy Carter, Board Chair
Tina Morris, Vice Board Chair
Chris Tacit, Board Secretary
Dan Alexander, Trustee
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Rob Seastrom, Trustee

1. Welcome and Roll Call.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted via roll call. She welcomed everyone to the call.

ARIN 57 Day 2 Recap

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome back for your day two recap of the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, and online via Zoom. Today’s highlights included discussions of six Draft Policies, reports from ARIN Community Grant recipients, and presentations by ARIN staff. Thanks to everyone who has joined us so far — we’ll see you again tomorrow at 9 AM ET for the final day of the meeting.

ARIN 57 Day 1 Recap

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky — home of the Louisville Slugger, the Kentucky Derby, and, just this past weekend, the spectacular Thunder Over Louisville fireworks display that lit up the Ohio River skyline. We’re thrilled to welcome both new and familiar faces joining us here in the Derby City and online for a packed lineup of policy discussions, organizational updates, guest speakers, and more. Read on for a summary of what has happened so far at ARIN 57.

ARIN 57 Begins Today

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM ET! Join us over the next three days at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you can tune in to the live webcast of the meeting to simply watch the proceedings.

How to Attend the Meeting

Each morning during the meeting, registered participants will receive a reminder email with information about that day’s session. If you’re a virtual attendee, that email will contain the link you need to access the Zoom meeting. You may also access the webinar using the Virtual Event Hub under the Virtual Participants menu option on the ARIN 57 website at https://arin.net/ARIN57.

Making Your Voice Heard: The Future of ARIN Policy Engagement

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Earlier this year, the ARIN Advisory Council (AC) reached out to the community with a simple but vital question: How can we make it easier for you to participate in the Policy Development Process (PDP)?

The truth is, the PDP only works when the community feels empowered to share their opinions. Policy shouldn’t feel like a closed-door meeting; it should feel like a conversation. We are excited to share the results of our recent survey and, more importantly, how the AC hopes to turn your feedback into action.

Apply Now for an ARIN Community Grant

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Do you have a project that needs funding, is noncommercial in nature, and benefits the Internet community within the ARIN service region? Apply now for a 2026 ARIN Community Grant.

2026 Grant Application

The ARIN Community Grant Program provides financial grants in support of operational and research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and user environment, advancing ARIN’s mission and broadly benefiting the ARIN community within our region. Projects must fit into one or more of these four broad categories:

Tips and Tricks for Making the Most of ARIN 57

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

ARIN 57 is almost here — and whether you’re joining us in Louisville or logging in from your living room, a little preparation goes a long way. On Tuesday, 14 April, we held our virtual Meeting Orientation to help attendees hit the ground running. If you missed it, don’t worry. You can watch the full Zoom recording, view the presentation slides, or download the Orientation Guide at your convenience.

Not ready to commit to the full recording? We’ve got you covered. Here’s your TL;DR guide to everything you need to know before ARIN 57 kicks off on Sunday, 19 April.

Nomination Committee Volunteers Needed

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking three volunteers to serve on the Nomination Committee (NomCom) to help recruit candidates for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Terms for the committee are two years.

The current members of the Nomination Committee are:

Peter Harrison, Chair
Rob Seastrom Trustee
Chris Tacit, Trustee
Christopher Quesada, General Member representative
William Sylvester, General Member representative
General Member representative (TBD)
General Member representative (TBD)
General Member representative (TBD)

Volunteers must be from an ARIN General Member organization in Good Standing and may not be a candidate in an ARIN Election while serving on the committee. Chosen representatives may include at least one and up to two actively serving Advisory Council members.

Get Ready for ARIN 57

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is heading to Louisville, Kentucky, for ARIN 57. Our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 19-22 April 2026 at The Galt House Hotel and virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. If you haven’t registered to participate yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN57 to get started.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 57

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN 57 is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather both in person and virtually! Since ARIN 56 took place last fall, one new Draft Policy has been added to the docket, bringing us to a total of six Draft Policies to be presented at ARIN 57.

To help you prepare to engage in these important conversations, here’s a look at what’s up for discussion during the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 19-22 April in Louisville, Kentucky, and online. Policies will be discussed on Tuesday, 21 April, so be sure to mark your calendar and register today if you’d like to participate on site in Arlington or online via Zoom.

2025 Annual Report Now Available

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

After the close of each fiscal year, ARIN staff compiles and publishes an annual report. These reports contain information about the activities of ARIN’s staff, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Council, as well as ARIN’s activities within the global Internet community.

The 2025 ARIN Annual Report is now available for download at:

https://www.arin.net/about/corporate/annual/reports/2025_annualreport.pdf

The report includes:

An overview of ARIN’s mission, services, and structure;
Updates from the President and CEO and the ARIN Board of Trustees Chair;
A summary of 2025 accomplishments from ARIN;
Departmental highlights;
An overview of ARIN’s Policy Development Process and policy actions taken in 2025;
Activity reports from the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council;
A recap of the outreach and training events conducted in 2025; and
Internet number resource statistics for 2025.

The 2025 Auditor’s Report will be posted once it becomes available.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

On Thursday, 2 April 2026, ARIN fulfilled 67 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 40 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Prior inferences about the reputation of these address blocks, causing these blocks to be placed on a blocklist, are most likely no longer valid. For more information about ARIN’s IPv4 Waiting List Availability Process, please see our blog post from the ARIN Blog:

Enable V6 for WHOWAS

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

02 April 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2026.5, upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add IPv6 information to the Whowas report. We agree that this would be a useful addition to Whowas, and note that it was previously suggested by another community member in 2025.

https://www.arin.net/participate/community/acsp/suggestions/2025/2025-04/

The fact that this is a repeated request will be considered when evaluating prioritization of the effort to develop this improvement.

ARIN Bits: March 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:45:00 -0400

While spring brings fresh starts and new growth, ARIN has been cultivating both since the very beginning of 2026. Now that the season has officially sprouted, let’s dig into what’s been taking root in our community! The first three months of the year have sprouted exciting changes, updates, deployments, and more. In this edition of Bits, we share news from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: ARIN’s new logo; ARIN 57 and this spring’s Fellowship Program; enhanced routing security services and Point of Contact linking procedures; upcoming RPKI workshops and other industry events; and much more. Read on to learn about what’s blooming at ARIN and in our community.

“ARIN Deep Dive — Technical Services and RPKI” is heading to Albuquerque, New Mexico!

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Join ARIN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for our free, in-person training event — Deep Dive: Technical Services and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). Deep Dive is designed to help you navigate our routing security tools and plunge into the practical applications of ARIN’s technical services.

Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this expert-led session full of valuable insights and hands-on learning. We hope you’ll dive in with us and strengthen your understanding of the valuable ARIN services available to your organization.

ARIN Deep Dive: Albuquerque

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Explore the Depths of ARIN Technical Services and RPKI

Join us for our new program, ARIN Deep Dive: an educational, in-person training experience where you’ll learn how your organization can implement ARIN services such as RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) and more.

Whether you’re looking to shore up your foundational knowledge or navigate the currents of routing security, our expert-led sessions will provide you with the insights and skills you need.

Volunteer to Serve on the 2026 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2026 ARIN Grant Selection Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in selecting the recipients of ARIN Community Grant Program funding.

The Grant Selection Committee evaluates all qualified project applications according to the grant selection criteria to make recommendations to the ARIN Board of Trustees. Committee members will conduct individual application reviews via an online platform from 6 July through 7 August. The committee will then convene via Zoom no later than 12 August to finalize its recommendations.

ARIN's Refreshed Logo: Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0400

For 24 years, ARIN’s logo has been a constant presence in the Internet governance community. It’s appeared on our website, in our communications, at meetings across North America and the Caribbean, and in countless presentations. It’s been with us through the depletion of IPv4 address space, the ongoing transition to IPv6, and the evolution of Internet routing security.

Today, we unveiled our refreshed logo — and we’re excited to share the story behind it.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or call the Registration Services Help Desk at +1.703.227.0660 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET).

CHI-NOG 13

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Founded by network engineers, architects, and Internet professionals, CHI-NOG was created to foster a strong, local technical community centered on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth.

Routing Security Workshop — ARIN Deep Dive on RPKI (Registration Required)
Presented by ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services Brad Gorman
Wednesday, 27 May, 08:30 AM-12:30 PM, 27 May 2026

Join us to learn how your organization can implement ARIN routing security services such as Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and more. Whether you’re looking to shore up your foundational knowledge or wade into the currents of routing security, this expert-led session will provide you with the insights and skills you need. Program topics include routing security fundamentals, ARIN’s RPKI services, understanding relying party.

Midwest Broadband Operators Conference

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This is an event you won’t want to miss, as the National Broadband Coop brings together leading industry speakers, experts, and regional governmental officials to discuss the status of broadband deployment in the Midwest and around the US.

With over 100 attendees expected from ISP/WISP’s/FISP’s and Broadband Network Operators, this conference promises to be a great opportunity for networking and learning from some of the best in the business. The speakers will cover a range of topics, from the latest trends and technologies to the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Plus, visit with 25+ vendors to talk about the latest and greatest products they have on display.

NANOG 97

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG) is dedicated to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by inspiring, educating, and empowering our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network.

ARIN is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this event. Find us in Cedar B, 2nd level.

ARIN Update
Tuesday, 2 June, 3:00-3:30 PM PT
John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

Join ARIN’s Chief Experience Officer for a timely update on Internet number resources, including IPv6 adoption, IPv4 availability, and RPKI developments. Learn about current policy proposals, election participation, community programs, and how ARIN continues to support network operators and the broader Internet ecosystem.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 19 March 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
E. Marie Brierley (EMB)
Doug Camin, Vice Chair (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Director, RSD
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant/Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO
Joe Westover, Sr. Director CSX

Regrets:

Matthew Wilder

Observer:

Nancy Carter, Board Chair

1. Welcome and Roll Call.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted via roll call. The Chair acknowledged regrets received. She welcomed Board Chair, Nancy Carter to the call.

Database Maintenance Scheduled for 28 March

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

On 28 March, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, ARIN will conduct maintenance on ARIN systems.

During this time, the following services will not be available:

ARIN Online accounts will be inaccessible.
Transactions submitted via the RESTful Provisioning service, the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Up/Down service, or the RPKI Repository Publication Service will be rejected.
RESTful calls sent during the outage will not be queued and must be resubmitted after the maintenance period.

ARIN Online accounts will be accessible when maintenance is completed.

Introducing the ARIN 57 Fellows

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 57, our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 19-22 April in Louisville, Kentucky. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program!

An Engaging Experience

The Fellowship Program agenda includes:

Four virtual sessions before the meeting to introduce the workings of the organization and the ARIN Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 57 Meeting Orientation, and
Participation in ARIN 57 either virtually or in person in Charlotte.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an ARIN Advisory Council member.

RFP for Customer Survey Services

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking vendors to bid on services to support the development and implementation of the 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey.

ARIN is requesting proposals to conduct a customer satisfaction and community perception study to better understand customer needs, as well as perceptions of ARIN in the Internet community.

The full text of the RFP is available at:

https://www.arin.net/about/corporate/documents/contracts/rfp_2026survey.pdf

All proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, 27 March. ARIN will evaluate the properly submitted proposals and select the winning bidder no later than 3 April 2026.

Congratulations to the ARIN 57 Selected Fellows

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For ARIN 57, taking place 19-22 April in Louisville, Kentucky, and online, 10 Fellows will attend the meeting in person while five will participate virtually, allowing for both in-person and remote engagement.  

Fix API permission checks on NET

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 March 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2026.4 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN change the API permissions checks for NETs.

After discussing other methods for retrieving this information with other existing tools, as well as future development plants, it was concluded that changes to the current API permissions are unnecessary at this time.

With the submitter’s agreement, this suggestion is now closed.

Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

ARIN-prop-349: Taking IP To Other Planets (TIPTOP)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

Today, space agencies are using part of their IPv4 address allocations for numbering missions to the moon, and in outer space. Various agencies come from different continents and thus have allocations from different RIRs. They plan on interconnecting networks across agencies to provide mutual backup and to share scarce deep-space communications resources. As missions proliferate, the concern is that aggregation will become challenging because the addressing is not at all tied to the topology.

NRPM 2026.1 - New Policies Implemented

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A new version of the ARIN Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) has been published on the ARIN website. NRPM version 2026.1 is effective 3 March 2026 and supersedes the previous version.

At their meeting on 15 December 2025, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

ARIN-2025-2: Clarify 8.5.1 Registration Services Agreement

This policy is now in effect.

The NRPM is available at:  https://www.arin.net/participate/policy/nrpm/

Board minutes are available at:  https://www.arin.net/about/welcome/board/meetings/

Draft Policies and Proposals are available at:  https://www.arin.net/participate/policy/drafts/

ARIN 57 Hotel Discount Expiring Soon

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We are quickly approaching the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, being held on 19-22 April. If you are planning to join us in person in Louisville, Kentucky, please note that Tuesday, 17 March, is the deadline for ARIN 57 attendees to receive the discounted hotel rate of US$199 plus tax at the meeting venue, the Galt House Hotel.

We strongly encourage you to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered to attend ARIN 57 yet, please visit https://arin.net/ARIN57 to register today.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 19 February 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
E. Marie Brierley (EMB)
Doug Camin, Vice Chair (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Michael Abejuela, General Counsel
John Curran, President & CEO
Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Richard Jimmerson, COO
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Director, RSD
Therese Simcox, Sr. Executive Assistant/Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

Regrets:

Brian Jones

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ET. The presence of a quorum was noted. She welcomed everyone to the call.

CaribNOG 31

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

CaribNOG returns for its 31st edition in the vibrant city of Kingston, Jamaica, bringing together the region’s network engineers, internet service providers, policymakers, cybersecurity professionals, and technology leaders for three days of collaboration, learning, and innovation.

Under the theme “The Resilient Archipelago: Strengthening the Caribbean’s Digital Core,” CaribNOG 31 will focus on building stronger, more secure, and more interconnected networks across the Caribbean. As our islands continue to navigate increasing cyber threats, growing digital demand, and the need for reliable connectivity, resilience has never been more critical.

TORNOG 1

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Deep dive into specific skills and technologies relevant to modern network operations, including BGP optimization, peering policies, and cutting-edge network automation. Gain direct access to technical leads and decision-makers from major Toronto-based service providers, enterprises, and global network organizations. Foster a collaborative network of local operators to improve regional infrastructure and work together on solving complex technical challenges in a neutral environment.

RPKI Basics for Network Operators: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It
1:30-2:15 PM ET
Brad Gorman, ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services

Presidents' Day Closing Information

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 16 February, in observance of Presidents’ Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 17 February.

Flavio Luciani

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:30:00 -0500

Flavio Luciani was born in Rome in 1981 and graduated in Computer Engineering from the University of Roma Tre in 2005. Since 2008 he has been part of the team at Namex, the Internet eXchange Point in Rome, initially as a member of the technical staff and, since 2020, as Chief Technology Officer. Over the years, he has been actively involved in several initiatives within the Internet community. He collaborates with the RIPE NCC organization and with the association of European eXchange Points, EURO-IX. He previously served on the Steering Committee of the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative under the Global Cyber Alliance. Through workshops, training courses, and in-depth articles, he promotes greater awareness and attention to routing security. He is also co-author of the book “BGP: From Theory to Practice,” a technical publication dedicated to the Border Gateway Protocol and its real-world operational aspects.

John Souter

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:30:00 -0500

John Souter is the former CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX), having served in that role for 18+ years through 2019.

Peering Market at a Glance: Trends, Transformations, and the Regional Dynamics of Internet Interconnection

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Republished from RIPE Labs.

Recent claims that IXPs “aren’t showing significant growth”, that more interconnection is happening outside exchanges, and that peering can be more expensive than transit challenge long-standing assumptions about the role of IXPs. But do these claims hold up? A new paper from NAMEX explores the data.

When people talk about IXP decline, they often point to familiar metrics: member counts, port capacity, and year-on-year growth curves. In our new article, we argue that those signals are increasingly easy to misread, not because peering is shrinking, but because the interconnection market is changing shape.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for ARIN 57

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for our upcoming Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 57, being held on 19-22 April in Louisville, Kentucky.

These meetings provide an opportunity for the Internet community to engage in policy discussions, network with colleagues, and learn more about ARIN and issues affecting the global Internet numbers community. Sponsoring an ARIN meeting is a great way for your organization to:

Showcase your leadership in the Internet ecosystem
Amplify your brand to an influential and engaged audience
Support the transparent, community-driven policy development processes that support the foundation of Internet infrastructure

If your organization is interested in sponsoring ARIN 57, please visit https://arin.net/sponsorship for details on the costs and sponsor benefits. We offer a range of sponsorship packages, each designed to provide high-value exposure, recognition, and direct engagement with the ARIN community and to meet your organization’s objectives and budget.

RIR Governance Document Version 2 Status Report Q1 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has compiled a status report on the outstanding topics related to comments received during the consultation on the second version of the RIR Governance Document. This report is a result of NRO NC workshop from 12 to 14 November in Montevideo to review the feedback received across the five RIR mailing lists, input via various webinars and online sessions, sessions held at RIR Meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities and also via the ICANN Public Comment process.

Internet2 Community Exchange

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The 2026 Internet2 Community Exchange (CommEX26) is where IT leaders and their teams come together to shape the future of research and education technology. The experience combines strategic foresight and collaborative problem-solving, enabling participants to advance their organizational missions through collaboration and connection.

Route with Confidence: Practical RPKI at ARIN for Today’s Network Operators
Presented by Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect
Wednesday, 15 April, 4-4:50 PM, Ballroom

RIR Governance Document Second Consultation Summary Report and Next Steps

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community feedback received in response to the second version of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document).

The second consultation was open from 28 August until 7 November 2025. During this window, the NRO NC received comments across the five RIR mailing lists, input via various webinars and online sessions, sessions held at RIR Meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities and also via the ICANN Public Comment process.

Meeting of the ARIN Advisory Council - 30 January 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Teleconference

ARIN AC Attendees:

Kat Hunter, Chair (KH)
Lily Botsyoe (LB)
E. Marie Brierley (EMB)
Doug Camin, Vice Chair (DC)
Gerry George (GG)
Elizabeth Goodson (EG)
William Herrin (WH)
Brian Jones (BJ)
Kaitlyn Pellak (KP)
Gus Reese (GR)
Leif Sawyer (LS)
Alicia Trotman (via zoom) (AT)
Matthew Wilder (MW)
Alison Wood (AW)
Chris Woodfield (CW)

ARIN Staff:

Eddie Diego, Policy Analyst
Jennifer Lee, Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel, Dir. RSD (via zoom)
Melissa Montgomery, Volunteer Support Specialist / Scribe
John Sweeting, CXO

ARIN Board Observers:

Nancy Carter, Chair
Rober Seastrom, Trustee

1. Welcome.

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:46 p.m. PT. The presence of a quorum was noted. She welcomed the AC to their first meeting of the year and welcomed the ARIN staff and observing members of the ARIN Board.

Shaping the Future of ARIN Policy: Why Your Voice Matters

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

The ARIN Advisory Council’s (AC) Policy Engagement Working Group is currently conducting a Policy Engagement Survey to better understand how the Internet community wants to participate in the Policy Development Process. Whether you’re a veteran of the Public Policy Mailing List (PPML) or someone who has never submitted a proposal, we welcome your feedback on how the AC can best engage with our community.

Much of the general public might assume that the inner workings of the Internet, including how Internet number resources are allocated, are automated processes. But for those participating in Regional Internet Registry communities, it is a hands-on, human-driven endeavor.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Internet Number Resource Policy Engagement Survey Now Open

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN Advisory Council Policy Engagement Working Group is seeking feedback from the ARIN community to increase engagement with Internet number resource policy development.

Please visit the ARIN blog by AC Working Group members Matthew Wilder, Doug Camin, Alicia Trotman, and Lily Botsyoe to learn about the proposed methods to increase engagement. We encourage you to read the blog before visiting the survey linked there.

The survey is open to all members of the Internet community until 27 February 2026. Feedback will be used to create an actionable, prioritized road map for future engagement efforts.

IP Addresses Through 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:35 -0500

Republished from Geoff Huston’s blog, potatroo.net.

It’s time for another annual roundup from the world of IP addresses. Let’s see what has changed in the past 12 months in addressing the Internet and look at how IP address allocation information can inform us of the changing nature of the network itself.

Back around 1992, the IETF gazed into their crystal ball and tried to understand how the Internet was going to evolve and what demands that would place on the addressing system as part of the “IP Next Generation” study. The staggeringly large numbers of connected devices that we see today were certainly within the range predicted by that study. The assumption made at the time was that we would continue to use much the same IP protocol architecture, including the requirement that each connected device was assigned a unique IP address, and the implication was that the 32-bit address field defined in version 4 of the IP protocol was clearly going to be inadequate to cope with the predicted number of connected devices. A span of 4 billion address values was just not large enough.

ARIN 57 Registration Now Open

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Registration is now open for the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 19-22 April 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 57 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, a variety of updates from ARIN staff, and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

ARIN on the Road: Nashville

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN — and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! Visit https://arin.net/nashville to register.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

A Launchpad for Engagement: An ARIN Fellowship Program Experience

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:45:00 -0500

As a first-time in-person Fellow for ARIN 56, I had the opportunity to participate in a complete learning journey: pre- and post-virtual Fellowship sessions, three days of NANOG 95, and two days of the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, in Arlington, Texas.

The pre-meeting Fellowship sessions deserve special praise. They provided a structured introduction to the organization, ARIN’s Policy Development Process and the policies on the ARIN 56 docket, and more — all supported by mentorship from experienced community members.

Bertnell A. Malisa Richards

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Bertnell A. Malisa Richards is a Computer Science Lecturer at Dominica State College. She is an alumna of the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program and the ICANN Fellowship Program. Her research and professional interests include Internet governance, IPv6, augmented and virtual reality, and data and IT governance, as well as instructional design and technology.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing Information

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 19 January, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 20 January.

Introducing a More Secure, Streamlined Workflow for Point of Contact Linking

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:20:00 -0500

In mid-2025, ARIN suspended the email-based method for approving Point of Contact (POC) linking requests. As noted in a 21 July announcement, we halted the legacy workflow that relied on an email verification process.

Beginning with ARIN’s January 2026 software release, POC linking will move to a fully authenticated, ticket-based workflow within ARIN Online. This change strengthens security, improves transparency, and gives organizations greater control over who is authorized to act on their behalf.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:20:39 -0400

On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, ARIN fulfilled 149 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 59 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Update RPKI FAQ

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

18 February 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2026.3 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN review and revise the answer to the question about creating duplicate ROAs in our RPKI FAQ. We appreciate your input, and we have updated the response in the FAQ to address the confusion you experienced.

This suggestion is now closed as completed. Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Apply Today for the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:00 -0400

The call for applications to the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program is out! We are excited to once again welcome selected Fellows to our Public Policy and Members Meeting, this time taking place in Louisville, Kentucky, in late April.

For more than 16 years, the ARIN Fellowship Program has played a vital role in our community by broadening engagement and helping newcomers better understand the work we do at ARIN. For ARIN 57, Fellows will follow a customized learning program led by community experts and ARIN staff, designed to enhance their understanding of the complexities of ARIN and their role in Internet number resource policies.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN on the Road is heading to Nashville, Tennessee!

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is committed to helping organizations get the most value out of their customer experience, which is why we provide in-person updates and support via our ARIN on the Road traveling workshop.

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our February ARIN on the Road event in Nashville, Tennessee.

Carolina Caeiro

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Carolina Caeiro is Director of Policy at Oxford Information Labs and served as project lead for the two ARIN Community Grants received by the DNS Research Federation for work on RPKI deployment and Internet abuse via IP addresses. She is a former Academy Fellow at Chatham House and worked as Cooperation Coordinator at LACNIC. She specializes in Internet policy and technology governance.

Grant Report: Measuring Internet Abuse via IP Addresses

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

2024 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

In 2024, the DNS Research Federation (DNSRF) received support from the ARIN Community Grant Program to investigate the role of IP addresses in malware and phishing attacks. While research on Internet abuse typically focuses on domain names, this project examined how attackers leverage number resources — a critical but often overlooked aspect of online security.

The project aimed to bridge a critical information gap by providing visibility into how number resources are exploited in cyberattacks. By developing live indicators and conducting data-driven analysis, DNSRF sought to provide network operators and incident response teams with actionable intelligence for protecting their infrastructure.

Apply Today for the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Interested in Internet governance, number resource policy, and getting involved in the ARIN community? Become an ARIN Fellow! Applications for the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.

Apply Today!

Applications are now being accepted through 26 January 2026. 

What to Expect

Selected Fellows will participate in virtual sessions before and after the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting held 19-22 April 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, and online. Fellows may attend ARIN 57 either in person or virtually, as determined by the Fellowship Selection Committee.

Add Support for DNSSEC DS Records to be Automatically Updated

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 January 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2026.1 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN add support for DNSSEC Delegation Signer (DS) records to be automatically updated.

We agree that this would be a beneficial improvement, noting that it will require development effort to add this capability to our provisioning system. We will add it to our list of service improvements pending prioritization.

Meet the ARIN 57 Fellowship Selection Committee

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to announce the following individuals were selected for and have agreed to serve on the Fellowship Selection Committee for ARIN 57:

Stephen Middleton (ARIN General Member)
Caleb Ogundele (former Fellow)
Atefeh Mohseni (former Fellow)
Joe Westover (ARIN staff)
Hollis Kara (ARIN staff)

The ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee is headed by a member from ARIN’s Office of the Chief Experience Officer and is made up of volunteer representatives from ARIN General Member organizations, the ARIN Board of Trustees, ARIN staff, and previous Fellows. Their collective responsibility is to assess applications and choose Fellows for participation in ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings and educational sessions leading up to it.

ARIN Reaffirms Regional Support at the Connected Caribbean Summit 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Each December, the Connected Caribbean Summit (CCS) brings together leaders working at the intersection of policy, technology, and regional development. In 2025, that conversation unfolded in St. George’s, Grenada, where ARIN helped anchor key discussions alongside more than 300 regional and international stakeholders at the largest CCS to date.

CCS has become an important annual forum, bringing together voices from government, the private sector, civil society, and the technical community. This year, participants convened under the theme “Catalyzing Caribbean Development."

What Is More Energy-Efficient: IPv4 or IPv6?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:30:00 -0500

Two core protocols enable communication across the Internet: IPv4 and IPv6. Both support device connectivity and data routing, but they differ significantly in design, scalability, and energy efficiency.

IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) has powered the Internet for decades. However, rapid growth in Internet usage and connected devices exposed its limitations, leading to the development of IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6). At the same time, global energy consumption has increased as digital infrastructure continues to expand, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

Happy Holidays from ARIN!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN wishes you a happy holiday season! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to ARIN’s mission this year. We look forward to your continued participation and to welcoming many new voices into our community in 2026.

Holiday Closing Information

The ARIN office will be closed on Thursday, 25 December, and Friday, 26 December, in observance of the December holidays. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 29 December.

ARIN Bits: December 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

As we count down to the new year and winter takes hold, we’ve bundled up our last ARIN Bits of 2025! In this round up we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: Reminders of approaching deadlines and changes, a new training opportunity, ARIN governance updates, and Fellowship Program applications, along with upcoming industry events and much more. Settle in and read on for all the latest news from ARIN.

APRICOT 2026/APNIC 61

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ICANN 85

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

LACNIC 45

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This event has been moved from its original location in Mexico to Panama and the dates have been changed from 11-14 May to 25-28 May.

RIPE 92

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

2026 1st International ICT Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The 2026 1st International ICT Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting is a virtual event organized by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) as part of its quarterly series of ICT-focused meetings. Held on 9 January 2026, it aims to brief stakeholders on the key regional and international ICT meetings scheduled for the first quarter of the year and provide insights into trending issues in the information and communication technology sector to help guide planning and participation.

2026 2nd International ICT Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The 2026 2nd International ICT Forecast and Industry Watch Meeting is a virtual event organized by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) as part of its quarterly series of ICT-focused meetings. Held on 31 March 2026, it aims to brief stakeholders on the key regional and international ICT meetings scheduled for the first quarter of the year and provide insights into trending issues in the information and communication technology sector to help guide planning and participation.

CanWISP 2026

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The CanWISP Annual Conference brings together Canada’s fixed-wireless Internet service providers, network operators, equipment vendors, and policy stakeholders for technical sessions, regulatory updates, and industry collaboration.

Join us at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites for the Canadian Association of Wireless Internet Service Providers’ annual conference.

Routing Security Workshop: ARIN Deep Dive on RPKI
Presented by ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services Brad Gorman
Monday, 30 March, 1:30-4:30 PM

Join us to learn how your organization can implement ARIN routing security services such as Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and more.

ISPAmerica (formerly: WispAmerica)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Customer Service Desk
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff

Have questions about Internet number resources, ARIN membership and service agreements, or resource and routing security management tools? Our expert staff is ready to connect with you face-to-face and one-on-one at the ARIN Customer Service Desk to provide answers. The Customer Service Desk is your one-stop source for ARIN info and support, whether you’re:

Pursuing network autonomy and deploying IPv6,
Learning to use the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) to protect your routes,
Updating Whois data,
Looking into the IPv4 waiting list, reserved block to facilitate IPv6 deployment, or transfers, or
Determining how your organization fits into ARIN’s fee schedule.

We’ll be happy to chat about all these things and more, including the latest updates from ARIN. Plus, we can aid with any current or planned resource requests.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2026 ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our upcoming Public Policy and Members Meetings, ARIN 57 and ARIN 58. These biannual meetings provide an opportunity for the Internet community to engage in policy discussions, network with colleagues, and learn more about ARIN and issues affecting the global Internet numbers community. Sponsoring an ARIN meeting is a great way for your organization to support the Internet community while reinforcing the transparent, bottom-up policy development processes that underpin Internet infrastructure.

NRO RPKI Program — 2025 in Review

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:45:00 -0400

This blog post is part of the NRO RPKI Program series. Read the previous posts here.

2025 is coming to an end, and we want to pause to reflect on our achievements this year as part of the NRO RPKI Program.

A significant achievement was submitting the first draft specification to address concerns about RPKI Trust Anchors (TAs) claiming resources for which they are not authoritative (read more about this milestone). After presenting this draft to the SIDROPS IETF Working Group during the IETF 124 meeting, the RPKI Steering Group received input from the technical community and engaged with various stakeholders. The group is now discussing options for the next draft version. Look for updates in the new year and join the SIDROPS mailing list to participate in the discussions.

FISPA Live

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The FISPA LIVE event series was created to provide a platform and structure for thought leadership and growth for the independent broadband and fiber operators, serving as the conduit connecting the interests of service providers with the suppliers, networks, and capital. The Federation of Internet Solution Providers of the Americas will host FISPA Live 2026 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel on 9-11 February 2026.

Discover new opportunities and how to grow your business. The event brings industry leaders, executives, and operators from around the nation together to enhance skills, facilitate business, and promote the growth of the industry.

Public Incident Report – 4.10 Issuance Error

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:39 -0400

Executive Summary

On 2 December 2025, an IPv4 block 23.150.164.0/24, correctly allocated to the Original Customer, was inadvertently removed and reissued to the Requesting Customer during a 4.10 allocation process. This error stemmed from the current manual and partially offline 4.10 inventory process.

The incorrect state persisted until 9 December 2025, when the Original Customer reported the issue. ARIN restored the 23.150.164.0/24 to the Original Customer, issued a replacement /24 to the Requesting Customer, coordinated withdrawal of the incorrect route announcement, and notified the affected parties.

ARIN's 2025 Holiday Food and Toy Drives Bring Joy to Local Families

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:00 -0400

This holiday season, ARIN employees once again demonstrated the power of community and generosity through two meaningful initiatives: our annual Holiday Toy Drive and a Thanksgiving food drive. Building on last year’s successful relaunch of our holiday giving tradition, the 2025 campaigns brought together staff members to support families in need across Northern Virginia.

Thanksgiving Food Drive: Nourishing Our Neighbors

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, ARIN hosted a food drive benefitting Food for Others, a Fairfax-based nonprofit dedicated to alleviating hunger in Northern Virginia. For two weeks, employees contributed non-perishable food items, and ARIN also shared a QR code for those wishing to make direct monetary contributions to Food for Others or Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, a community-based nonprofit dedicated to providing food to individuals and families in the Haymarket and Gainesville, Virginia, areas.

NANOG 96

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is a nonprofit, member-based organization that administers IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers in support of the operation and growth of the Internet.

ARIN is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this event. Find us in the Waterfront A - Atrium Level Sponsor Room.

Volunteer to Serve on the 2026 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2026 Fellowship Selection Committee, a key group responsible for selecting qualified individuals from within the ARIN region to participate in our Fellowship Program.

Community participation drives Internet governance and number resource policy. The ARIN Fellowship Program offers an interactive learning experience for individuals interested in these areas and in advancing their professional growth within the Internet industry. Fellows participate in virtual sessions before each Public Policy and Members Meeting and receive mentorship from a member of the ARIN community.

ARIN RPKI Create, Delete and List API End-Point Enhancements

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:25:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 January 2026

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.9 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN to make enhancements to the RPKI API endpoints for Create, Delete, and List.

Our RPKI development road map includes new features and enhancements to the RPKI services we currently provide to our customers. These changes will include updates to the ARIN Online interface and the Reg RWS API endpoint.

We will review the requested enhancements in this suggestion when the existing roadmap items are added to the development schedule.

Website Updates Paused 24 November to 3 December 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:39 -0400

ARIN website content updates will be paused from 24 November to 3 December 2025 due to necessary infrastructure work. Our customer portal ARIN Online and other core services remain fully operational.

Please monitor our mailing lists for news items, policy updates, suggestions, and other activities.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Behind the Scenes at ARIN’s Government Affairs Department

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Recently, ARIN’s Governments Affairs Department (GAD) staff attended the International Telecommunications Union Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 13 (SG13) meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 28 October-6 November 2025. Typically, the GAD team prefers virtual participation to minimize travel costs, but ITU rules and procedures required in-person attendance for this SG13 meeting due to certain decisional work items on the agenda.

In this case a contribution titled “ITU-T Y.2086: “Framework and Requirements of Decentralization Trustworthy Network Infrastructure” warranted our on-site attention. Y.2086 was a draft ITU-T telecommunications standard that had been in an extended last call for more than four years. It proposed a framework for using distributed ledger technology to administer (receive, review, and issue) Internet number resources (IPv4, IPv6, and Autonomous System Numbers) as well as domain names.

Thanksgiving Closing Information

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will close early on Wednesday, 26 November, and be closed on Thursday, 27 November, and Friday, 28 November, in observance of Thanksgiving. On 26 November, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 1 December.

ARIN Academy Adds IPv6 Planning Course

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to announce the launch of a new course on our free, interactive e-learning platform, ARIN Academy, which provides accessible, educational resources for the ARIN community.

IPv6 Address Planning Basics

If you’re wondering where to start with IPv6 or what the right size block is for your organization, this course will help you better understand IPv6 address planning, block sizes, and how to plan for your organization’s growth.

ARIN RPKI RESTful API User Guide

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Introduction

In the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), a Route Origin Authorization (ROA) is an attestation that the holder of a set of prefixes has authorized an Autonomous System to originate routes for those prefixes. An Autonomous System Provider Authorization (ASPA) is a cryptographically signed object made by the authorized resource holder that allows holders of Autonomous System (AS) identifiers in their capacity as customers to authorize other ASes as their providers.

Exploring the Potential of RPKI Signed Checklists for Stronger Trust Models

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0500

2024 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

In 2024, the Internet Society received support from the ARIN Community Grant Program to explore new tools that strengthen the resilience and trustworthiness of the Internet’s routing system. This project focused on a newly adopted Internet standard called the RPKI Signed Checklist (RSC) — a standard designed to allow an Internet resource holder to create a verifiable declaration of control over the signed digital objects.

Why does this matter? At the heart of the Internet lies a critical question: Who is allowed to announce which parts of the Internet’s address space and on what basis? For decades, the answer rested on trust-based documents and outdated registries — systems that are increasingly insecure and prone to abuse. We show that the RSC can provide a more reliable and verifiable foundation for Internet operations, replacing fragile “paper trails” with cryptographic certainty.

Reclassification of Inactive General Members Completed 19 November 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:39 -0400

To help ARIN fulfill its mission, we rely on our members to participate in ARIN governance activities, including attending our Public Policy and Members Meetings, engaging in the Internet number resource policy development process, and voting in ARIN Elections.

To maintain General Member status, organizations must have participated in at least one of the last three ARIN Elections.

On 19 November 2025, ARIN reclassified 259 General Member organizations that have not cast a ballot since 2023 to Service Member status. ARIN now has 1,467 organizations classified as General Members and 25,029 classified as Service Members.

Amreesh Phokeer

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Amreesh Phokeer is an Internet Measurement and Data Expert at the Internet Society. His broad areas of research are in computer networking, security, and telecommunication policy, with an emphasis on Internet measurements. Currently, he is focused on efforts around designing new tools and techniques to study the global health of the Internet, including Internet resilience, routing security issues, Internet shutdowns, and other market trends that impact the growth of the Internet.

Everything 8.3 & 8.4 Transfer Source and Recipient Organizations Need to Know

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500

If you are a source organization involved in a transfer to specified recipients within the ARIN region (NRPM 8.3) or an inter-RIR transfer (NRPM 8.4), you are responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure a clean transition between resource holders.

This overview outlines the actions you must take to prevent issues with your Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) or reverse DNS records when transferring resources to another organization.

At the conclusion of the transfer, recipient organizations should also review, update, or create any associated ROAs, IRR objects, and reverse DNS settings to ensure the routing security of the transferred resources.

ARIN 56 Meeting Report Now Available

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:39 -0400

The ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN56.

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 56, whether at home or in person in Arlington, Texas. Special thanks to our network sponsor, AT&T; platinum sponsor, Amazon Web Services; social sponsor, Kalorama; silver sponsor, IPXO; and exhibitor sponsor, IPv4.Global by Hilco Global for helping make ARIN 56 possible.

Internet Evolution: Moore’s Law, Addressing Architectures, and the Future of Internet Scale

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:35 -0400

This article is based on a presentation I made to the ARIN 56 meeting in October 2025.

Here, I aim to elevate Regional Internet Registry policy conversations by moving beyond the technicalities of address allocation policies and considering the broader evolution of our industry. My goal is to understand our current position in this historical context and to explore the likely directions for the future of Internet infrastructure, as shaped by these larger forces.

Concluding the Second Consultation on the Draft RIR Governance Document

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:39 -0400

The second consultation on the revised draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document) intended to replace Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) has officially concluded.

A consultation on the first version of the draft document was held from 14 April to 27 May 2025, and the feedback received from that process was used to inform the current revisions. The second consultation was held from 28 August to 7 November 2025, and provided another opportunity for the community to review and provide feedback on the revised draft.

2025 ARIN Election Results

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The 2025 ARIN Elections concluded at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 7 November, and ARIN wishes to congratulate those elected by the community to serve on the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council (AC), and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC).

Board of Trustees

Lee Howard has been elected and incumbents Hank Kilmer and Rob Seastrom have been reelected to the Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term starting 1 January 2026. The Board of Trustees thanks Christopher Holbert, James Lorimer, and Mark Thorpe for their participation in this year’s election. Their interest in contributing to ARIN’s future — and their concern for the governance of the organization and the Internet — are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to their continued participation.

ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Thursday, 30 October 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome, everyone, to ARIN 56.

Thank you for sticking around, if you’ve been here through NANOG. I know it makes for a long week. Those who came in to join us for ARIN 56, we’re especially happy to have you here with us.

ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Friday, 31 October 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Looks like it’s 9:00. All right, folks. Whoo! That’s right. Welcome to ARIN 56, Halloween edition, day two. Here we go.

Veterans Day Closing Information

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Tuesday, 11 November, in observance of Veterans Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Wednesday, 12 November.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 56 Day 2 Recap

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:35 -0400

ARIN 56 has ridden off into the sunset! Today marked the second and final day of our Public Policy and Members Meeting, which, as usual, seemed to go by in a flash. We enjoyed networking with friends old and new (in Halloween costumes, or not) in Arlington, Texas, and virtually. Here’s a short summary of the final events of ARIN 56.

Game Plan

Last night, in-person attendees had the opportunity to socialize with each other, continue discussions sparked by the meeting, and experience a behind the scenes look at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium.

ARIN-prop-348: SPARK (Starter Pack for ARIN Resource Kit)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

New entrants to the ARIN region must file separate requests for an Autonomous System Number (ASN), IPv4 addresses under Section 4.10, and IPv6 addresses under Section 6. This creates unnecessary administrative complexity at the very point when operators most need clarity and predictability.

In practice, this complexity drives many small networks to engage consultants who often steer them into IPv4 leasing markets instead of working directly with ARIN. This increases costs, delays IPv6 deployment, and introduces reliance on third-party arrangements that do not build long-term resource stability.

ARIN 56 Day 1 Recap

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:30:35 -0400

Howdy from Arlington, Texas, where the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting began today. We’re delighted to welcome both new and established community members joining us in person and online for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more. Read on for a roundup of what has happened so far at ARIN 56.

Want to join in the discussions remotely? Register before tomorrow so we can invite you to the Zoom webinar.

Moseying On Over

This fall, the ARIN Fellowship Program once again included the opportunity for Fellows to take part in the NANOG conference directly preceding the ARIN meeting. The Fellows attending NANOG 95 had the chance to do some extra preparation for actively participating at ARIN 56 by networking with colleagues, establishing friendships, and learning from the discussions and presentations held Monday through Wednesday.

Make Commit Messages to the NRPM Gitlab More Informative

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:25:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 Nov 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.8 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN make the commit messages to the Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) in GitLab more informative. The initial implementation was completed in response to Suggestion 2018.1: Revision Management System for NRPM to provide a simple web-based method to compare versions. We understand that your request aims to improve the ability to track the history of specific sections and phrases in the NRPM by having commit messages that more clearly describe what has changed.

ARIN 56 Begins Today

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM CT! Join us over the next two days at the Loews Arlington Hotel in Arlington, Texas, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you can tune in to the live webcast of the meeting to simply watch the proceedings.

How to Attend the Meeting

Vote Now in the 2025 ARIN Elections

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Eligible Voting Contacts from General Members in Good Standing may now cast their ballots in the 2025 ARIN Elections to fill three seats on the ARIN Board of Trustees, five seats on the ARIN Advisory Council, and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Voting is open now through 7:00 PM ET, Friday, 7 November.

Voting Contacts may cast their ballot by logging into ARIN Online and selecting the “Vote Now” link in the dashboard. Step-by-step instructions are available on our website.

A Solution to Concerns on the Current RPKI Trust Anchor Configuration

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:45:00 -0400

This blog post is part of the NRO RPKI Program series. Read the previous posts here.

Representatives of the five RIRs propose RPKI Trust Anchor constraints — a draft RPKI protocol that binds each Trust Anchor to its rightful resources, enabling safe inter-RIR transfers and so closing a long-standing validation gap.

In the context of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), validation is performed by Relying Party (RP) software. RPs are commonly configured with five Trust Anchors (TAs), one for each of the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). Each TA operator is able to make arbitrary RPKI statements about Internet number resources independently of the other TA operators: for example, one TA could issue a Route Origin Authorization for resources that have actually been assigned to another TA. The fact that TAs can claim resources for which they are not authoritative has created concerns among the technical community.

Public Incident Report – ARIN Hosted RPKI Service

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:20:39 -0400

Summary

On 23 October 2025, ARIN received a customer report of an issue affecting the Hosted Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) service following the recent deployment of the Route Origin Authorization (ROA) Support for Transfers feature. ARIN immediately paused in-process transfers and began a full review of the system to identify the scope and cause of the issue.

Findings

The review determined that the issue was limited to a specific ROA configuration condition and that only one customer was impacted. The Hosted RPKI service otherwise continued to operate as expected.

Get Ready for ARIN 56

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is heading to Arlington, Texas, for ARIN 56. Our fall Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 30-31 October 2025 at the Loews Arlington Hotel and virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. If you haven’t registered to participate yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN56 to get started.

Advancing Caribbean Digital Resilience at CTU ICT Week 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Recently I represented ARIN at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s annual ICT Week in Kingston, Jamaica, joining government ministers, regulators, business leaders, and Internet community experts at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel from 29 September to 3 October. The event’s theme, “Driving Change: Connecting Futures,” closely reflected ARIN’s mission in the region. An inclusive agenda — engaging regulators, youth, women in tech, and persons with disabilities — highlighted a whole-of-society approach to digital development and capacity building. It provided all stakeholders with an opportunity to share best practices, gather community perspectives on key initiatives, and reinforce alignment on telecommunications, Internet, and regulatory policy.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 56

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN 56 is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather both in person and virtually! Since ARIN 55 took place last spring, four new Draft Policies have been added to the docket, bringing us to a total of five Draft policies and two Recommended Draft policies to be presented at ARIN 56.

To help you prepare to engage in these important conversations, here’s a look at the Draft Policies up for discussion during the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, 30-31 October in Arlington, Texas, and online. Policies will be discussed Thursday, 30 October, so be sure to mark your calendar and register today if you’d like to participate on site in Arlington or online via Zoom.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:20:39 -0400

On Friday, 10 October 2025, ARIN fulfilled 587 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 128 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Get Ready for ARIN Elections

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Casting a vote in ARIN’s annual elections is the primary responsibility of our General Member organizations, as it helps direct the future of the organization’s governance and the development of Internet number resource policy. As we prepare to open the polls in the 2025 ARIN Elections, we encourage you to take some time to create a voting plan and learn about this year’s candidates running for the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC) and the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC).

ARIN Bits: September 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

As autumn arrives at ARIN HQ in Virginia and leaves begin to turn, we’ve been turning over new leaves of our own. July, August, and September brought a solid harvest of changes, upgrades, and outreach, and we’ve gathered the season’s key developments and upcoming opportunities.

This edition of ARIN Bits includes: How to get involved in our Public Policy and Members Meeting and ARIN Elections; updates to Point of Contact management and the Registration Services Agreement; this year’s grant recipients; industry events on our calendar; and more. So, settle in and let’s leaf through what’s been happening at ARIN and in our community this quarter.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

RPKI Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This blog post is the sixth installment in the NRO RPKI Program series. Read the previous posts here. This post was originally published by the NRO.

This document describes Resource Public Key Infrastructure-related best practices and lessons learned. It provides general recommendations aimed at supporting the implementation and operation of RPKI in diverse environments.

These insights are drawn from practical experience and collaborative discussions but are not intended to be prescriptive. Operators and stakeholders should adapt the guidance according to their specific technical, organizational, and policy contexts.

Meet the 2025 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Now in its seventh year, the ARIN Community Grant Program funds projects that strengthen the Internet and contribute positively to the Internet community in the ARIN region. We are pleased to announce our 2025 grant recipients and share their summaries of the impactful projects they will be working on.

Augmenting GNU AutoGen to Support Hugo Markdown as a Documentation Stanza Markup Format

Network Time Foundation | Talent, Oregon, USA | Grant amount: US$14,000

Congratulations to the 2025 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Community Grant Program provides financial grants in support of initiatives that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment, advance ARIN’s mission, and broadly benefit the Internet community within the ARIN region.

ARIN has funded more than 20 projects since the program’s launch in 2019, and we are pleased to announce the 2025 ARIN Community Grant Program recipients:

Augmenting GNU AutoGen to Support Hugo Markdown as a Documentation Stanza Markup Format
Network Time Foundation
Talent, Oregon
Project funding: US$14,000

Networking with Purpose: Reflections on Engineering the Internet's Future

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:30:00 -0400

Standing before the CaribNOG 30 audience last week, celebrating 15 years of a vital networking community, I found myself reflecting on more than three decades in Internet engineering. My journey from database administrator for the Department of Defense’s Network Information Center in 1991 to ARIN’s Chief Technology Officer has provided a unique vantage point to witness — and help shape — the Internet’s evolution from academic experiment to the global infrastructure connecting billions today.

ARIN 56 Hotel Discount Expiring Soon

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We are quickly approaching the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, being held on 30-31 October. If you are planning to join us in person in Arlington, Texas, please note that Friday, 3 October, is the deadline for ARIN 56 attendees to receive the discounted hotel rate of US$229 plus tax at the Loews Arlington Hotel.

We strongly encourage you to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered to attend ARIN 56 yet, please visit https://arin.net/ARIN56 to register today.

NRO EC Correspondence to Mauritius Government on AFRINIC Elections

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This message is posted on behalf of the Number Resource Organization:

Dr the Hon Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM, GCSK, FRCP
Prime Minister of Mauritius, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands,
Treasury Building
Intendance Street
Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius
privateoffice@govmu.org

cc: Dr the Hon Avinash RAMTOHUL
Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
Level 7, SICOM Tower
Wall Street
Ebène Cyber City
Ebène
Republic of Mauritius
mtci@go vmu.org

Mentorship Powers ARIN's Fellowship Program

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:15:00 -0400

The ARIN 56 Fellowship Program is officially underway now that this session’s Fellows have been selected and are planning their participation in the upcoming Public Policy and Members Meeting — taking place in Arlington, Texas, and online on 30-31 October. This program has always been about more than just attending meetings; it’s about building the next generation of Internet policy and governance leaders through meaningful mentorship and hands-on learning experiences.

The Power of Experienced Guidance

At the heart of our Fellowship Program is a robust mentorship component that pairs emerging professionals with seasoned leaders from ARIN’s Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC). Since introducing the expanded mentorship program in the ARIN 47 session, we’ve been fortunate to have 15 dedicated Mentors contribute their time and expertise, representing backgrounds ranging from network operations and telecommunications to regulatory policy and finance.

Register to Attend ARIN’s Virtual Candidate Forum for the Board of Trustees Election

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As part of the 2025 ARIN Elections, ARIN will host a virtual Candidate Forum on Thursday, 16 October, at 2:00 PM ET. The forum will provide voters — and the ARIN community — with the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for the Board of Trustees and where they stand on the issues important to you and your organization.

The Candidate Forum will run for approximately 90 minutes and will be presented via Zoom webinar and livestreamed on the ARIN YouTube channel. Note the audience cannot participate; only the candidates and the moderator can speak during the event.

ARIN-prop-348: SPARK (Starter Pack for ARIN Resource Kit)

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

New entrant ISPs and LIRs face barriers that make joining ARIN less attractive than leasing IPv4 from brokers.

Process Complexity: ASN, IPv4, and IPv6 each require separate requests, which makes the process appear fragmented and difficult. The current fee structure is complex and hard for newcomers to understand, leaving them confused and discouraged. Brokers with a financial incentive have filled this gap by creating a market for tying IPv4 assets to IP Transit, consulting, and other contracts, creating a feedback loop of IPv4 scarcity and slow IPv6 adoption.

The 2025 Slate of Candidates for ARIN Elections

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Candidates for ARIN Elections

ARIN Elections will be held online from 3:00 PM ET Thursday, 30 October, through 7:00 PM ET Friday, 7 November. These elections will fill three seats on the Board of Trustees, five seats on the Advisory Council (AC), and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) for terms beginning 1 January 2026.

ARIN Board of Trustees Candidates:

Christopher Holbert (Qualifications Not Confirmed)
Lee Howard (Well Qualified)
Hank Kilmer (Well Qualified)
James Lorimer (Well Qualified)
Robert Seastrom (Well Qualified)
Mark Thorpe (Qualifications Not Confirmed)

Note: Richard Gayle has withdrawn as a candidate for the Board of Trustees.

Introducing the ARIN 56 Fellows

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:15:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 56, our fall Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 30-31 October in Arlington, Texas. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program!

An Engaging Experience

The Fellowship Program agenda includes:

Three virtual sessions before the meeting to introduce the workings of the organization and the ARIN Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 56 Meeting Orientation, and
Participation in NANOG 95 and ARIN 56 either virtually or in person in Arlington.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an ARIN Board of Trustees or Advisory Council member.

Register Today for ARIN’s Webinar on the Second Consultation on Updating ICP-2

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

On 28 August, the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) launched a second consultation of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document), which is being developed to replace the current Internet Coordination Policy (ICP-2) Criteria for the Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries.

Register today to join ARIN’s NRO NC representatives on 17 September at 2:00 PM ET for an overview of the ICP-2 Review background, purpose, principles, and timeline along with discussion of the proposed draft. Community participation is critical to the success of this process, so join us for this valuable opportunity to learn more and share your feedback on the draft RIR Governance Document.

Consultation on the Second Draft of the “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:39 -0400

The NRO NC has published a revised version of the document that aims to update ICP-2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries. This updated document is titled “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document) and can be viewed here. A consultation on the first version of the draft document was held from 14 April to 27 May earlier this year. Feedback received from this consultation was used to inform the revisions.

ARIN Deep Dive: Live RPKI Training in Montreal

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:45:00 -0400

On 19 August, network operators, security professionals, and engineers from the eastern parts of Canada gathered in Montreal for ARIN Deep Dive — a new, specialized training event focused on ARIN’s technical services such as Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). The free workshop utilized ARIN’s Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) environment, allowing attendees to move beyond theory and directly apply the knowledge gained in a live setting.

Director of Customer Technical Services Brad Gorman led the event, with Chief Experience Officer John Sweeting and Communications Manager Ashley Perks in attendance to provide extra support for participants.

Congratulations to the ARIN 56 Selected Fellows

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

For ARIN 56, taking place 30-31 October in Arlington, Texas, and online, 10 Fellows will attend the meeting in person while seven will participate virtually, allowing for both in-person and remote engagement. Fellows this fall will also have the opportunity to participate in NANOG 95 in the days leading up to ARIN 56.

Labor Day Closing Information

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will close early on Friday, 29 August, and be closed on Monday, 1 September, in observance of Labor Day. On 29 August, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 2 September.

Advancing RPKI: NRO RPKI Program in 2025 for Trust, Transparency, and User Experience

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:15:00 -0400

This blog post is the fifth installment in the NRO RPKI Program series. Read the previous posts here.

The NRO RPKI Program aims to provide a more consistent and uniformly secure, resilient, and reliable Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) service. For 2025, the RPKI Steering Group, which includes RPKI experts from the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), set out to work on two main areas:

Enhancing the transparency, robustness, and security of the RPKI system.
Increasing the consistency of the RPKI system user experience across RIRs.

Our first objective is to gain a better understanding and make progress toward improved transparency, robustness, and security of the RPKI system, with a key focus on publishing a consultation for the technical community that puts forth a solution to current concerns regarding the RPKI Trust Anchor configuration. The RIRs are working on a formal specification to communicate Internet number resource constraints for each Trust Anchor. A draft of this specification will be shared with the technical community later this year for feedback and discussion, and keep your eyes peeled for a blog article that will share more about the specification.

Draft Policy ARIN-2026-1

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (24 March 2026)

Problem Statement

Organizations conducting space exploration missions are deploying IP-based networking infrastructure beyond Earth orbit, including on the Moon and in other deep-space environments. These networks currently utilize address space allocated independently from multiple RIRs, including ARIN.

As international missions expand and networks operated by multiple agencies interconnect to share communications infrastructure and provide operational redundancy, the use of unrelated terrestrial address allocations introduces routing scalability concerns. Existing allocations are not aligned with the topology of outer space communications networks, which may require the advertisement of numerous disaggregated prefixes when networks interconnect.

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2025-8

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (14 July 2025)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2025-8 conforms to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. This policy, if adopted, clarifies within the NRPM ARIN’s current practices for managing IPv4 addresses allocated to facilitate IPv6 Deployment (IPv4 allocations governed by Section 4.10 in the NRPM). There were concerns from a small subset of the community that the added language was too ambiguous. Follow-ups to both the PPML and at the ARIN 57 in-person meeting did not reveal any additional concerns about the ambiguity of the language in this policy, nor did they yield any suggestions for how the wording could be made less ambiguous. This policy did receive community support both at the most recent ARIN meeting and in prior meetings. We have found this policy to be fair and impartial, and technically sound."

ITU-T Study Group 13 Meeting

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Study Group 13 is responsible for standards regarding future networks and emerging network technologies.

Nate Davis, ARIN’s Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending.

New ARIN Registration Services Agreement

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to announce the release of an updated Registration Services Agreement (“RSA”) Version 14.0. This version replaces RSA Version 13.0 and is now available for use. Organizations that are signatories to earlier RSA versions and in good standing may also choose to upgrade to this version of the RSA.

RSA Version 14.0 adds language to Section 13(c) to allow a customer to terminate the RSA if there is a change to the Service Terms that the resource holder believes materially and adversely impacts their rights or use of their Internet number resources. A redline showing this change is available here.

New England Peering Forum

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

RPKI Deep Dive
10 a.m.
Brad Gorman, ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services

In today’s evolving threat landscape, securing the global routing infrastructure is more critical than ever. Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) plays a pivotal role in enhancing BGP security by providing cryptographic validation of route origins. This workshop offers a practical, in-depth look at the mechanisms behind RPKI, focusing on implementation and operational considerations for Network Operators.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Smart API Key Management for Teams: Security Made Simple

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Whether you’re a solo network administrator or part of a larger operations team, chances are you’ve discovered the power of ARIN’s Application Programming Interface (API). It’s a convenient way to automate resource management and interact with ARIN without logging in to ARIN Online. But with convenience comes responsibility. Organizations must avoid critical security mistakes that could put their network infrastructure at risk.

If you’ve ever been tempted to share your API key with teammates, this post is for you. We’ll walk through why that seemingly harmless action could expose your organization to serious security risks, and, more importantly, show you a better way to give your team the access they need without compromising security.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 56 Registration Now Open

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is now open for the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 30-31 October 2025 in Arlington, Texas, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 56 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, videos from candidates running in the 2025 ARIN Elections, and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

ARIN Organizes School Supply Drive for Local Children

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This back-to-school season, ARIN organized a school supply drive in support of Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS). Over the course of a month, our collection bins filled to the brim with notebooks, pens, crayons, backpacks, and countless other items. These donations will go directly to local students, providing them with the tools they need to feel confident and prepared in the classroom.

With its mission to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs, NVFS plays a vital role in strengthening the Northern Virginia community. This year, they anticipate distributing more than 1,600 backpacks filled with supplies to local students.

Deadline Approaching — Make sure your organization is eligible to vote in ARIN’s upcoming elections!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

To vote in this year’s ARIN Elections, organizations must be classified as a General Member in Good Standing as of 5:00 PM ET on Monday, 15 September 2025.

An organization is considered in good standing if it is current on all annual fees and has a valid Voting Contact on record.

If you are currently associated with an ARIN General Member, please ensure your organization has no overdue invoices and that a Voting Contact is designated in your account before the 5:00 PM ET deadline on 15 September.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at ARIN on the Road — coming to Birmingham and ABQNOG in Albuquerque

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy RPKI? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our two ARIN on the Road events in September.

Birmingham, Alabama. Tuesday, 16 September 2025
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

ARIN on the Road and ABQNOG
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thursday, 18 September 2025
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM MT
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

Strengthening Security for Point of Contact Management

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400

ARIN has suspended the ability to link to existing Points of Contact (POCs) via ARIN Online while we develop a more secure in-app verification process. This change improves POC management security and ensures critical Internet resources are protected by stronger authentication controls.

What This Means for You

Previously, ARIN Online users could link their accounts to existing POC records by completing an automated email verification process. This self-service functionality has been suspended while we develop enhanced security measures for online verification processes.

Unlock Your Potential: A Complete Guide to ARIN's Free Training Resources

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Internet infrastructure is complex, and navigating the world of number resources, routing security, and network management can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a seasoned network administrator, an industry newcomer, or someone just beginning to explore Internet policy and governance, ARIN provides a growing library of free training resources designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey.

We’re excited to share the wealth of educational opportunities available to our community. From in-depth webinars to practical how-to videos, we’ve created these resources with one goal in mind: empowering you to make the most of ARIN’s services while building your expertise in Internet number resource management.

RIR Governance Document Consultation Summary Report and Next Steps

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:20:39 -0400

The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community responses received in response to the community engagements to gather feedback on the draft Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries (“RIR Governance Document”).

The consultations were open from 14 April until 27 May 2025. During this window, the NRO NC received comments across the five RIR mailing lists, input via various webinars and online sessions, sessions held at RIR Meetings, engagement with ICANN communities and also via the ICANN Public Comment process.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:20:39 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk at +1.703.227.0660 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET).

Autonomous System Originations (Origin AS) Is Now Retired

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:20:39 -0400

As previously announced, the Origin Autonomous System (Origin AS) field has been removed from the ARIN database. This change follows the ARIN Board of Trustees’ July 2023 adoption of policy ARIN-2021-8, which called for the deprecation of the ‘Autonomous System Originations’ field.

We recommend any customers who queried the Origin AS database for routing security or operational purposes to transition to a more modern and secure alternative such as Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) or the Internet Routing Registry (IRR). These tools provide more reliable and secure options for managing and verifying routing information.

The IPv6 Divide: How Slow Adoption Creates Digital Vulnerabilities and Economic Inequality

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0400

The transition to IPv6 is becoming a strategic priority for digital resilience, as countries lagging in adoption face growing challenges in managing cyber threats and maintaining control over their digital infrastructure, largely due to the limited availability of IPv4. As IPv6-only environments become more common, continued reliance on IPv4 may lead to slower connectivity and could contribute to a widening digital divide, potentially limiting economic opportunity and digital inclusion. In this geopolitical landscape, moving to IPv6 serves as a critical step toward maintaining long-term digital independence.

ARIN Deep Dive — Technical Services and RPKI is heading to Montreal, Quebec!

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join ARIN in Montreal, Quebec, for the debut of our new program, Deep Dive: Technical Services and Routing Security. Deep Dive is a free, in-person training event designed to help you navigate our routing security tools and plunge into the practical applications of ARIN’s technical services.

Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this expert-led session, full of valuable insights and hands-on learning. We hope you’ll dive in with us and strengthen your understanding of the valuable ARIN services available to your organization.

ARIN Deep Dive: Montreal

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Explore the Depths of ARIN Technical Services and RPKI

Whether you’re looking to shore up your foundational knowledge or navigate the currents of routing security, our expert-led sessions will provide you with the insights and skills you need.

ARIN on the Road with ABQNOG

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN — and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! Registration website forthcoming.

ARIN on the Road: Birmingham

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN — and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! Registration website forthcoming.

CyberShare Summit

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The How and Why of RPKI
Tuesday, 7 October, 2:20 PM
Brad Gorman, ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services, and John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

Understand Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and why it’s becoming critical for securing BGP routing in today’s threat landscape. Learn practical implementation strategies and the business case for RPKI adoption at rural broadband providers.

ARIN Customer Service Desk
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff

EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Online

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Understanding ARIN: What Universities Need to Know About IP Address Governance and Network Security

Thursday, 13 November 2025 | 11:00–11:45 AM ET

Delivery Format: Virtual

Universities are increasingly being approached by third-party IP brokers—often without fully understanding who governs their IPv4 space or the implications of their decisions. This session provides an essential education on ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers), the benefits of the ARIN Registration Services Agreement, and why RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) is critical to your network’s integrity. You’ll walk away prepared to make informed decisions about your university’s IPv4 address space.

IETF 124

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Internet2 Technology Exchange

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Presentation: Preventing Network Incidents Through Smart ROA Management
Wednesday, 10 December, 1:40 PM
Brad Gorman, ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services

This session will begin with a real-world incident that underscores the importance of RPKI and Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs), illustrating how a simple ROA could have prevented the issue. Building on this example, we will transition into a practical, step-by-step guide for planning, creating, and maintaining ROAs within ARIN’s Hosted RPKI environment. The session will also address considerations for organizations that utilize DDoS scrubbing services, migrate IP addresses to the cloud, or distribute IP space to downstream users.

LACNIC 44/LACNOG

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

LogicomUSA: CONNECT Conference

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Customer Service Desk
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff

Pursuing network autonomy and deploying IPv6,
Learning to use the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) to protect your routes,
Updating Whois data,
Looking into the IPv4 waiting list, reserved block to facilitate IPv6 deployment, or transfers, or
Determining how your organization fits into ARIN’s fee schedule.

We’ll be happy to chat about all these things and more, including the latest updates from ARIN. Plus, we can aid with any current or planned resource requests.

NANOG 95

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Update
Monday, 27 October, 4:30 PM CT, Monument Ballroom D+E
John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

RIPE 91

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Wispapalooza

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Each year thousands of ISPs converge on Wispapalooza to learn, connect, and grow. Featuring over 2,500 ISP attendees, 170+ exhibitors, and more than 130 expert panel presentations, Wispapalooza is jam-packed with up-to-the minute information, the latest hardware, software and services, and access to unparalleled expertise and helpful camaraderie that will propel any ISP to the next level.

ARIN Brief: Increased Involvement by Governments in the Internet
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 11:15 AM, Grand Ballroom
John Curran, ARIN President and CEO

Change to Point of Contact Linking Process – Effective Immediately

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN has suspended the ability to link users to existing individual Points of Contact in ARIN Online.

If you require assistance, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket or contact the Customer Service Help Desk at +1.703.227.0660 during regular business hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to develop a new method to confirm Point of Contact linking.

Regards,

American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Publication of Received Nominations

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:20:39 -0400

ARIN recently completed the calls for nominations for the 2025 ARIN Elections for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council (AC), and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). The 2025 ARIN Elections will be held 30 October–7 November to fill three seats on the Board, five seats on the AC, and one seat on the NRO NC.

The following individuals submitted all required information to be considered as candidates.

Board of Trustees

Richard Gayle
Christopher Holbert
Lee Howard
Hank Kilmer
James Lorimer
Robert Seastrom
Mark Thorpe

Advisory Council

Ethan Angele
E. Marie Brierley
Matthew Cowen
Gerry George
Altie Jackson
Brian Jones
Kendrick Knowles
Mohibul Mahmud
Caleb Ogundele
Gus Reese
Preston Louis Ursini
Alison Wood

NRO Number Council

Nick Nugent
Chris Grundemann
Ahmad Enaya
Alyssa Quinn

An independent, third-party vendor will evaluate and assess all nominees based on the answers provided in the nomination questionnaire. Nominees for the Board will also be interviewed, subject to background checks, and further evaluated against criteria set in the guidance letter provided by the Board of Trustees.

Apply Today for the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The call for applications to the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program is out! We are excited to once again welcome selected Fellows to our Public Policy and Members Meeting, this time taking place in Arlington, Texas, in late October.

For more than 15 years, the ARIN Fellowship Program has played a vital role in our community by broadening engagement and helping newcomers better understand the work we do at ARIN. For ARIN 56, Fellows will follow a customized learning program led by community experts and ARIN staff, designed to enhance their understanding of the complexities of ARIN and their role in Internet number resource policies.

ARIN-prop-347: Reserve 4.10 space for In-Region Use

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

ARIN 4.10 allocations, reserved to facilitate IPv6 deployment, currently have no restrictions for out-of-region use beyond the general restrictions laid out in Section 9. As the use of these allocations outside of the ARIN region seems to be contrary to the intentions for use of this space - and ARIN staff has interpreted the policy as such - the prohibition of this practice should be codified in policy.

The State of IPv6 in the Caribbean

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In preparation for our participation at the 40th Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO) Conference & Trade Exhibition, it’s time for our annual update on IPv6 adoption in the Caribbean.

The 2025 data reveal surprising shifts: Belize rockets into the top five, long-time leaders plateau, while regional momentum continues to build. Who’s charging ahead, and who’s slipping behind? Here’s our annual snapshot of the region’s IPv6 progress.

New Frontrunners Emerge

The most striking change since last year is the rise of Belize. A relatively small player in 2024, Belize has made incredible strides in IPv6 deployment and now sits comfortably in the top five, having risen 18 places in the rankings with an increase of 31.51 percentage points in its IPv6 traffic. Belize’s ascent underscores that IPv6 adoption isn’t just about size or wealth but about will and execution.

Apply Today for the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Interested in Internet governance, number resource policy, and getting involved in the ARIN community? Become an ARIN Fellow! Applications for the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.  

Apply Today!

Applications are now being accepted through 24 July 2025. 

What to Expect

Selected Fellows will participate in virtual sessions before and after the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting on 30-31 October 2025 in Arlington, Texas. Fellows may attend ARIN 56 either in person or virtually, as determined by the Fellowship Selection Committee. Fellows are also encouraged to attend NANOG 95 on 27-29 October in Arlington.

Change to Role Point of Contact Linking Process – Effective Immediately

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN has suspended the ability to link users to Role Points of Contact in ARIN Online. Customers still have the ability to create and link individual Points of Contact to an Organization identifier (Org ID)

Information on creating Points of Contact is available at:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/account/records/poc/

If you require assistance, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket when logged in to your ARIN Online account or contact the Customer Service Help Desk at +1.703.227.0660 during regular business hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:20:39 -0400

On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, ARIN fulfilled 83 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 62 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Independence Day Closing Information

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will be closed on Friday, 4 July, in observance of Independence Day.

ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 7 July.

ARIN Bits: June 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

The summer edition of ARIN Bits rolls in with a sizeable wave of updates from our second quarter and details about upcoming items, including: the 2025 ARIN Elections cycle, new training opportunities, enhanced services, community participation and funding opportunities, industry events and Caribbean outreach on our calendar, and much more. Read on to learn about the important happenings at ARIN and in our community.

Missed any previous editions? Find all past ARIN Bits posted on the blog.

Call for Nominations Extended for Number Resource Organization Number Council

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:20:39 -0400

By request of the Nomination Committee, ARIN has extended the Call for Nominations for one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Nominations will now be accepted through 7:00 PM ET on 14 July 2025.

The candidate elected to full term will serve a three-year term beginning 1 January 2026, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms.

Nominations may be submitted at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025NRONC-Nom

Nomination Information

Anyone may submit a self-nomination if they meet the nomination guidelines.

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-5

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (1 July 2025)

Problem Statement

The NRPM text is ambiguous about whether out of region use cases can justify requests for IP addresses allocated under 4.4, 4.10, 6.10, and 11.10, as well as whether these IP Addresses impact justification requirements for normal IP addresses. This change codifies ARIN Staff’s current practices to remove this ambiguity, removing a source of confusion for resource requesters.

Policy Statement

Add the following to 4.4:

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-6

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (3 September 2025)

Problem Statement

Sections 6.5.2.1 explains the initial IPv6 ISP/LIR allocation in a way that is difficult to follow and the formula in section (c) does not match the remainder of the text.

Policy Statement

In 6.5.2.1c, replace:

“This calculation can be summarized as /N where N = P-(X+Y) and P is the organization’s Provider Allocation Unit X is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3serving sites and Y is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3end sites served by largest serving site.”

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-6

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Staff and Legal Review (9 September 2025)

Staff Understanding

NRPM section “6.5.2.1. Size” describes requirements for the size of IPv6 allocations to ISPs/LIRs. Sub-section “c” defines how to calculate the largest allocation justified by the requestor. Accompanying the text description is a mathematical formula that intends to summarize the calculation as “/N where N = P-(X+Y) and P is the organization’s Provider Allocation Unit X is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3 serving sites and Y is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3 end sites served by largest serving site.”

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-7

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (4 February 2026)

Problem Statement

6.5.8.2 states “An organization qualifies for an assignment on the next larger nibble boundary when their sites exceed 75% of the /48s available in a prefix.“and then follows with “For example: More than 1 but less than or equal to 12 sites justified, receives a /44 assignment;“implying that a single site should only receive a /48. However, 1 /48 exceeds 75% of the /48s available in a /48 (1), so per the rule an organization with a single site should receive a /44, which differs from the example.

Autonomous System Originations (Origin AS) Will Be Retired on 28 July

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:20:39 -0400

This is the final reminder that the Origin Autonomous System (Origin AS) field will be officially removed from the ARIN database on 28 July. This change follows the ARIN Board of Trustees’ July 2023 adoption of policy ARIN-2021-8, which called for the deprecation of the ‘Autonomous System Originations’ field.

We recommend any customers who query the Origin AS database for routing security or operational purposes to transition to a more modern and secure alternative such as Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) or the Internet Routing Registry (IRR). These tools provide more reliable and secure options for managing and verifying routing information.

Scheduled Billing System Maintenance – 1 July

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN will be performing maintenance on its billing systems on Tuesday, 1 July, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET.

During this time, customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other ARIN services will remain available.

We appreciate your patience during this brief maintenance window.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Understanding Customer Delegation Actions in the ARIN Registry

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

When managing IP address space, organizations often need to delegate portions of their allocations to other parties. ARIN supports this through different types of actions: Simple Reassignments, Detailed Reassignments, and Reallocations. While they may seem similar, each method has distinct purposes and limitations. This blog breaks down what each action means, how it’s used, and what rights and responsibilities come with it.

Simple Reassignments

A simple reassignment allows a direct registrant of IP addresses to show that a portion of their address space is being used by another party. These are commonly used to demonstrate utilization for justification purposes. However, they do not establish any relationship between ARIN and the receiving organization.

Statement from the Number Resource Organization regarding AFRINIC Elections

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This message is posted on behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO):

The NRO reaffirm our unwavering commitment to open, transparent, and high‑integrity governance processes, including the conduct of elections for RIR governing bodies.

We acknowledge the recent concerns expressed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) regarding the integrity and transparency of the AFRINIC Board of Directors election. We note ICANN’s request for clarity on this matter, in alignment with the Internet Coordination Policy‑2 (ICP‑2) framework.

Leveraging New Features in ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol API

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Last month, work was completed to enhance ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) API to allow users to make queries that are equivalent to those available through the Whois-RESTful Web Service (Whois-RWS) API. Read on to learn about the changes and the advantages of transitioning your search activity from Whois-RWS to RDAP.

Historical Context

ARIN’s Whois-RWS, an API for easily searching the Whois database of registered users or assignees of Internet number resources, was deployed in June 2010. At the time, other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) also developed their own search tools (such as APNIC’s Whois Database). These disparate API solutions were nonstandard and primarily used XML over HTTP for searching the Whois database. They were effective but left much room for improvement.

Show Reassigned Prefix Block on Main Page

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:25:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

3 July 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.5, asking that ARIN show reassigned prefix blocks on the main ROA creation page in ARIN Online.

The BGP intelligence effort that was discussed in a 2024 community consultation and is currently scheduled for development on the 2026 software road map will provide guidance to customers about potential BGP impacts prior to ROA creation.

This suggestion will be closed due to this work already scheduled for development. Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

ARIN Elections 2025: Nominations 101

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:30:00 -0400

Each year the ARIN community elects candidates to the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC). For two out of every three years, this process also includes electing one ARIN region representative to the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). This process is now underway for 2025; the Call for Nominations opened Monday, 16 June, and will remain open until 7:00 PM ET on Monday, 30 June.

Whether you’re thinking about running for a seat or just want to understand how the process works, read on for an overview of all the key information: Who can make nominations? What should a nominee expect throughout the timeline? How are nominees classified, and what qualifications are sought?

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 24 June

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, 24 June, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During these periods, ARIN customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Juneteenth Closing Information

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will be closed on Thursday, 19 June, in observance of Juneteenth. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Friday, 20 June.

Nominations Now Open for the ARIN Board of Trustees, ARIN Advisory Council, and NRO Number Council

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is accepting nominations now through 7:00 PM ET on Monday, 30 June, to fill three seats on the Board of Trustees, five seats on the Advisory Council (AC), and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Candidates elected to full terms will serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2026, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms.

If you are interested in becoming involved in ARIN governance or Internet number resource policy, review the information below and submit your nomination today!

ARIN Ramps Up Caribbean Outreach for the Second Half of 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The second half of 2025 promises to be one of the most dynamic and impactful periods for ARIN’s Caribbean engagement to date. Our Government Affairs Department (GAD) is planning an outreach schedule for the Caribbean that builds on our longstanding commitment to strengthening Internet governance, infrastructure, and policy collaboration across the region. From regional forums to international diplomatic engagement, ARIN’s calendar is packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and contribute to Caribbean digital advancement.

Announcing the 2025 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve on the ARIN Grant Selection Committee this year. We are pleased to announce the 2025 Committee:

Joe Westover, ARIN staff, Committee Chair
Michael Abejuela, ARIN staff
Chris Tacit, ARIN Board of Trustees
Elizabeth Goodson, ARIN Advisory Council
Andrew Gallo, ARIN General Member
Martin Hannigan, ARIN General Member

The Grant Selection Committee will evaluate all qualified Grant project applications according to the selection criteria.

Meet the ARIN 56 Fellowship Selection Committee

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is pleased to announce the following individuals were selected for and have agreed to serve on the Fellowship Selection Committee for ARIN 56:

E. Marie Brierley (former Fellow)
Don Forrest (ARIN General Member)
William Alvarez (ARIN General Member)
Ben Shapiro (ARIN General Member)
Brad Fecker (former Fellow, ARIN General Member)
James Stephens (ARIN General Member)

The ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee is headed by a member from ARIN’s Office of the Chief Experience Officer and is made up of volunteer representatives from ARIN General Member organizations, the ARIN Board of Trustees, and previous ARIN Fellows. Their collective responsibility is to assess applications and choose Fellows for participation in ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings and educational sessions leading up to it.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join Us for ARIN on the Road and Technical Forum in Antigua & Barbuda

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This dynamic, in-person learning event is designed for network operators, cybersecurity practitioners, technocrats and students interested in the evolving Internet landscape.

This one-day session offers expert-led presentations and interactive discussions on IPv6 deployment, routing security, ARIN’s registry services, and the global role of Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).

Attendees will explore Internet number resource management, best practices for network security, and techniques for cyber threat mitigation. The event also provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with ARIN staff and regional experts, deepen understanding of Internet governance, and discover practical tools for enhancing digital infrastructure resilience across the Caribbean.

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 4 June

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, 4 June, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During these periods, ARIN customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Evolving Diplomacy in the Digital Age: A Recap of the Inaugural ARIN Government Affairs Department Diplomatic Forum

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

On 21 May 2025, the ARIN Government Affairs Department hosted its first-ever ARIN Diplomatic Forum in New York City. The high-level symposium addressed how emerging digital trends are reshaping the practice and priorities of international diplomacy and the role ARIN and other Internet organizations play in supporting a secure and resilient global Internet.

Held under the theme “Evolving Diplomacy in the Digital Age,” the forum created a space for timely and practical dialogue among diplomatic officials, including consuls general and policy leaders from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. Organized in collaboration with the CARICOM Consulates Corps and hosted at the Jamaican Consulate in downtown Manhattan, the one-day event was facilitated by ARIN’s Director of Caribbean Affairs, Bevil Wooding, and Senior Director of Trust and Public Safety, Leslie Nobile.

21st Caribbean Internet Governance Forum

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This annual CTU-led event will once again spotlight pressing issues for the Caribbean, including cybersecurity, AI, and regional Internet policy. Bevil Wooding will be attending.

ARIN Diplomatic Forum

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Diplomatic Forum took place in Washington, D.C., on 12 November 2025. The theme was “Evolving Diplomacy in the Digital Age.” The forum brought together diplomats, development partners, and regional organizations. Discussion included Internet number resources, secure infrastructure, and national development priorities. In attendance from ARIN were Bevil Wooding, Director of Caribbean Affairs, and Einar Bohlin, VP of Government Affairs.

ARIN Diplomatic Forum

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This event is part of our broader effort to ensure Caribbean diplomatic voices are heard and empowered in global Internet policy spaces. Leslie Nobile and Bevil Wooding will be presenting at this event.

Connected Caribbean Summit

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The fourth edition of the Connected Caribbean Summit will be held at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort from 1 to 5 December. ARIN will once again be a main collaborative partner for this event. ARIN will be co-hosting a Public Policy Forum with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and a Justice Forum with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS). This summit is a major catalyst for digital resilience, innovation, and transformation, addressing Internet development challenges and opportunities. Engage with regional leaders and explore strategies for a connected Caribbean future.

CTU/ARIN/LACNIC Policy Forum

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A Caribbean Telecommunications Union-facilitated event in which policy matters regarding the advancement of information and communication technology (ICT) are discussed.

General Council Michael Abejuela and Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding will be participating on behalf of ARIN.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for ARIN 56

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our upcoming Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 56, being held on 30-31 October in Arlington, Texas, directly after NANOG 95.

Showcase your leadership in the Internet ecosystem
Amplify your brand to an influential and engaged audience
Support the transparent, community-driven policy development processes that support the foundation of Internet infrastructure

If your organization is interested in sponsoring ARIN 56, please visit https://arin.net/sponsorship for details on the costs and sponsor benefits. We offer a range of sponsorship packages each designed to provide high-value exposure, recognition, and direct engagement with the ARIN community and to meet your organization’s objectives and budget.

NOW CLOSED – Consultation on Enforcing Hierarchical Naming for AS-SETs

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:20:39 -0400

From 23 April to 23 May, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to ARIN’s Internet Routing Registry (IRR) that would enforce hierarchical naming for new AS-SETs.

After reviewing and discussing the comments received during the consultation, ARIN plans to add this improvement to our list of features for future prioritization.

ARIN thanks those who provided valuable feedback on this consultation. We rely on this input from our members and community to help steer the organization as we continue our mission in support of the operation and growth of the Internet.

Autonomous System Originations (Origin AS) Will Be Retired on 28 July

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:20:39 -0400

ARIN would like to remind the community that the Origin Autonomous System (Origin AS) field will be officially removed from the ARIN database on 28 July. This change follows the ARIN Board of Trustees’ July 2023 adoption of policy ARIN-2021-8, which called for the deprecation of the ‘Autonomous System Originations’ field.

Announcing the Launch of ARIN Academy

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to announce the launch of its free, interactive e-learning platform, ARIN Academy, which provides accessible, educational resources for ARIN customers.

The platform debuts with two courses: “Getting Started with ARIN” and “Using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI,” with more content about ARIN and its services slated for future release.

The initial course offerings were developed to provide immediate value to our new customers:

Getting Started with ARIN: A walkthrough of fundamental concepts and best practices for navigating and using ARIN’s customer account management portal, ARIN Online, focused on account setup and creation of Points of Contact and Organization records.
Using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI: An overview of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). Participants will gain a clear understanding of RPKI’s role in enhancing Internet routing security and how your organization can use ARIN’s Hosted RPKI services.

For more information about ARIN Academy and to enroll in courses, please visit https://arin.net/training. If you have any questions or comments about ARIN Academy, please email us at training@arin.net.

Can I request Internet number resources as an individual?

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Whether you’re a sole proprietor, freelancer, or single-person business owner within ARIN’s region, we want you to understand your options for requesting Internet number resources (IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers). Read on to learn how you may qualify as an individual business entity and the steps involved in ensuring your eligibility.

Eligible Business Structures

Individuals must be operating as a legally recognized business to qualify to request Internet number resources from ARIN. Common business structures accepted in the ARIN region include:

Concluding the Draft RIR Governance Document Consultation

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:20:39 -0400

The feedback period for the draft ‘Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries’ (draft ‘RIR Governance Document’) has officially concluded.

The consultation was open from 14 April to 27 May 2025, and allowed participants to share their opinions on the proposed text and requirements as well as provide additional constructive comments. Each RIR hosted at least one interactive informational session for their community during this period, where additional feedback may have been collected. Sessions were also hosted for ICANN communities, and an ICANN Public Comment process was held in parallel during the same period. The list of the sessions held and links to their archives are available on the NRO website.

Memorial Day Closing Information

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will close early on Friday, 23 May, and be closed on Monday, 26 May, in observance of Memorial Day. On 23 May, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 27 May.

New Features Added to ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol Service

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) service has been enhanced with an enriched search functionality, allowing users to make new queries that are equivalent to those available through the Whois-RWS service. Information on these new calls can be found at Whois/Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP).

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET at +1.703.227.0660.

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-4

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (20 May 2025)

Problem Statement

ARIN policies currently restrict the issuance of number resources to organizations. This limits access for individuals who are running networks under their own legal name, especially in regions where forming or registering a business is not required or feasible. Other RIRs such as RIPE NCC allow individuals to receive resources directly. ARIN should consider similar flexibility to ensure equal and consistent access to Internet number resources for all operators, regardless of legal structure.

APNIC 60

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Caribbean Justice Forum

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Caribbean Justice Forum will take place in Saint John’s, Antigua, from 8 to 9 July 2025. In collaboration with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions and Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, this forum offers a platform for law enforcement professionals to share knowledge and best practices. Topics include countering online threats and enhancing cybersecurity cooperation. Michael Abejuela and Bevil Wooding will be primary facilitators in this critical dialogue.

ARIN on the Road Technical Forum

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN on the Road Technical Forum will take place in Saint John’s, Antigua, on 10 July 2025. This forum offers insight into ARIN’s services including routing security tools as well as the opportunity for technical professionals to share knowledge and best practices. Topics include ARIN background information and utilizing Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) to secure network routing. Brad Gorman and Bevil Wooding will be presenting and facilitating discussion during this meeting.

CaribNOG 30

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The 30th Regional Meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) will be held in Roseau, Dominica, from 18 to 19 September 2025. This event gathers technology professionals and Internet stakeholders to share ideas and experiences. ARIN is once again a proud supporter of these important forums.

CITEL 47 Meeting of PCC.I

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

CITEL (Inter‑American Telecommunication Commission), as part of the Organization of American States (OAS), is one of the many RTO (regional telecommunications organizations) which provides input into the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) process (standards and resolutions).

Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending this meeting of the Working Group for the Preparation of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) meeting occurring later this year in November 2025.

Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet Governance Forum brings together interested parties in key discussions to shape the future of Internet public policy in a multistakeholder setting.

Einar Bohlin, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending.

Regional Development Forum for Americas Region (RDF-AMS), Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Americas (RPM-AMS), and CITEL 46 Meeting of PCC.I

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Regional Development Forum for the Americas Region (RDF-AMS) and Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Americas (RPM-AMS) are part of the International Telecommunications Union coordination and preparatory functions for the Americas region.

World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

WSIS+20 brings together multistakeholders for the purposes of discussing achievements, identifying trends, and advancing the WSIS forum to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Einar Bohlin, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending.

World Telecommunications Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

WTDC-25 brings together governments, technology leaders, and policy makers to advance digital connectivity, foster innovation, and shape policy for advancing an inclusive digital future.

Einar Bohlin, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending.

ARIN-prop-345: Fix formula in 6.5.2.1c

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

The formula in 6.5.2.1c does not match the text, and is exponentially more generous than the text.

Policy Statement

In 6.5.2.1c, replace “This calculation can be summarized as /N where N = P-(X+Y) and P is the organization’s Provider Allocation Unit X is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3serving sites and Y is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3end sites served by largest serving site.”

with “This calculation can be summarized as /N where N = P-(X+Y) and P is the organization’s Provider Allocation Unit, X is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3log_2(serving sites) and Y is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3log_2(end sites served by largest serving site).

ARIN-prop-346: Make policy in 6.5.8.2 match the examples

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

6.5.8.2 states “An organization qualifies for an assignment on the next larger nibble boundary when their sites exceed 75% of the /48s available in a prefix.” and then follows with “For example: More than 1 but less than or equal to 12 sites justified, receives a /44 assignment;” implying that a single site should only receive a /48. However, 1 /48 exceeds 75% of the /48s available in a /48 (1), so per the rule an organization with a single site should receive a /44, which differs from the example.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact call the Registration Services Help Desk at +1.703.227.0660 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET).

The Invisible War: Why Securing the Internet Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:30:00 -0400

At the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting in April 2025, Leslie Daigle presented the keynote address, “Strengthening Internet Integrity: Collaborative Solutions for Cybersecurity Challenges.” In the post below, originally published on the Global Cyber Alliance blog, she provides an overview of the presentation’s content.

When you think of cybersecurity, you might picture firewalls, phishing emails, or the occasional data breach. But step back for a moment. Imagine the Internet itself — not just your Wi-Fi router or favorite social media platform, but the actual global network of networks. Securing that beast? Now that’s a whole different kind of challenge.

Leslie Daigle

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As Chief Technical Officer of the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), Leslie is responsible for the technology strategy that advances GCA’s development and deployment of global solutions. She also leads the Internet Integrity Program, which is focused on working with Internet infrastructure operators to improve the security of the Internet as a whole.

Leslie was previously the first Chief Internet Technology Officer for the Internet Society, where she helped to (re)create the global dialog on important technical issues, calling stakeholders to action by providing achievable targets and facilitating their own collaboration across (corporate) organizational boundaries.

Apply for a 2025 ARIN Community Grant

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

At ARIN, we don’t take the health and growth of the Internet for granted, which is why we launched the ARIN Community Grant Program in 2019. Now entering its seventh year, the program provides financial support for operational and research projects that improve the Internet industry and user environment. To date, it has funded 23 projects, awarding a total of US$270,975. And now it could be your turn to receive financial, networking, and logistical support for a project that benefits the ARIN community.

ARIN Fee Increase Approved for 2026

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:39 -0500

At its meeting on 27 April 2025, and in conformance with the new Registration Services Plan (RSP) Fee Schedule, the Board of Trustees approved a 5 percent increase to RSP fees for 2026.

The new fee schedule is available at: 2026 Fee Schedule

ARIN 55 Meeting Report Now Available

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN55

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 55, whether at home or in person in Charlotte, North Carolina. Special thanks to our network sponsor, Spectrum; webcast sponsor, Google; platinum sponsor, Amazon Web Services; and silver sponsor, IPXO, for helping make ARIN 55 possible.

Include IPv6 in WhoWas

Fri, 09 May 2025 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 May 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.4, upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add IPv6 information to the WhoWas report. We agree that this would be a useful addition to WhoWas, and we will add it to our list of suggested improvements pending prioritization.

ARIN 55 Attendees

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Charlotte, North Carolina. Some individuals may not be listed due to the privacy preferences they selected when registering for ARIN 55.

Name	Title	Organization
Fred Aazore	Student	University of Delaware
Waqar Ahmad	Senior Delivery Specialist	Rogers Communications
Ershad Ahmed	Systems Engineer	AvalonBay Communities
Aderonke Akinbola	Technical Program Manager	Google
Arafat Al Hossain	Technical consultant	AAH Telecom Consultancy Sercices Inc
Daniel Alexander	Director	Comcast Cable
Jeffrey Altemus	System Administrator	SAE, Inc.
William Alvarez	Director of Network Operations	LT-WR, LLC
Celeste Anderson	Director Customer Relations	Pacific Wave
Matthew Angsosaala	Sr. Network Engineer	JTV
Mon Sai Aung	Transfer Analyst	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Angel Ayala	Network Officer	Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service
Farzaneh Badiei	Founder	DigitalMedusa
Justine Bajek	Analyst	NTG Capital
Michael Barcroft	President	StormWeb Canada Hosting Inc.
Mike Beal	IT Manager	Rocky Mountain ATV
Timothy Beasley	Network Administrator	The University of Tennessee Southern
Andy Bellings	CTO	Clarke University
Dave Bernardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Jonathan Black	Executive Director	NANOG
Wendy Bloom	Enterprise Network Engineer	High Desert ESD
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Thomas Bonar	Network Operation - Network Security And Standards	TDS Telecommunications LLC
Lily Botsyoe	Graduate Student	University of Cincinnati
Jim Brand	VP Network Services	The Northern Trust Company
Jake Brander	President	Brander Group Inc.
Laura Bryson	CIO	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Mohammad Nur Budiwijaya	Deputy Network Manager	Wowrack
Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
Tom Burns	Leasing	IPTrading
Ashlei Burrola	Mobile Developer	IPQS
Michael Caldwell	CTO	Getwireless.net / Dojo Networks
Douglas Camin	ARIN AC	CCSI - Chief Info. & Tech. Officer
Nancy Carter	ARIN Board of Trustees	ARIN Board of Trustees
George Caylor	Sr. Network Architect	Schneider
Jeff Chandler	IT	Samaritan’s Purse
James Chirwa	Head of Member Services	African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) Ltd
John Collins	CTO	WWT Inc. d/b/a VOIP Networks
Enrico Coloccia	Director, Network and Information Security Operations	SUNY Geneseo
James Contessa	IT Director	Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Jason Cook	IT Specialist	Dennis Group
Matthew Cowen	Consultant/Owner	dgtlfutures
Max Creamer	Owner	Maxcell
Ben Creighton	Telecommunications Engineer	National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Ron da Silva	CEO - Founder	Network Technologies Global
Leslie Daigle	CTO	Global Cyber Alliance
Kelly Daniels	OSS Telcordia Consultant	Tanisha Systems
Mike Danley	Director - Global Security Services, Engineering, and Administration	Aflac
Anthony Delacruz	Sr Lead Engineer	Lumen
Richard Desjardine	Network Engineer	Hay Communications Cooperative Ltd
Jason Desper	Cloud Security Engineer	Samaritan’s Purse
Rocco DiSanto	CEO	Dynamic Infrastructure, LLC
Andrew Dul	Network	8 Continents Networks LLC
Yilin Fan	CEO	QVQNETWORK LLC
David Farmer	Network Engineer	University of Minnesota
Brad Fecker	DDI Engineer	State of Oregon
Mikhail Fedorov	Owner	NETZR LLC
Steven Feldman	Principal Network Architect	Paramount Global
Michael Flowers	Network Specialist II	TDS Telecom
Laurens Fluck	Owner	Laurens Technologies, LLC
Matthew Forbes	Cloud Engineer	Digicel Group Limited
Christopher Fox	CTO	Ideal Integrations
Luc Gagnon	Architecte réseau	Revenu Québec
Andrew Gallo	Network Engineer	The George Washington University
Maria Gayo	Communications Manager	LACNIC
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Architect	DigiSolv, Inc.
Sanford George	Network Engineer	National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Kate Gerry	President	Converted Networks, LLC
George Gibat	Senior Infrastructure Analyst	Memorial Healthcare
Paul Gill	Sales Vice President	AT&T
Juan Gonzalez	Network Architect	eStruxture Data Centers
Elizabeth Goodson	Sr Manager, Data Network Planning	Lightpath
Michael Goodyear	Acting Assistant Professor	NYU School of Law
Stuart Graham	Systems Engineer	Ohio Education Association
Robert Graves	Network Engineer	Education Service Center, Region 20
Vincentas Grinius	CEO	IPXO
Rookayya Gulmahamed	Recorded Information Management Coordinator	Government of PEI
Austin Hadley	Owner	H2 Technologies LLC
Ian Hambelton	DIrector IT	Replimune
Lynne Hamilton	CEO	Local Consultants
Chris Hansell	NOC	Rackspace Technology
Jeremy Hardy	Senior Network Engineer	Rocky Mountain ATV
Peter Harrison	CTO	Colovore LLC
Chuck Hauge	Principal Engineer	Charter Communications
Aaron Hendriks	Network Manager	UHN
Alberto Herbas	Data Center Operations Engineer	Comteco R.L.
William Herrin	Owner	Dirtside Systems
Aaron Highfill	Network Engineer	Simmons Bank
Michael Hollyman	Distinguished Engineer	Verisign
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Amanda Hsu	Graduate Research Assistant	Georgia Institute of Technology
Andrew Hsu	Artificial Intelligence Research Intern	Saatvik Advisors
Audrey Hubbell	Associate Director Network and Telecommunication Services	Kansas State University
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Adam Igl	Network Manager	Cirrinity
Mila Ivanova	Head of Deliverability	Growth Rhino
Marcus Jackson	TPM/IP Registrar	Amazon Web Services
Altie Jackson	Engineer	ARIN Fellow
Ole Jacobsen	Editor and Publisher	The Internet Protocol Journal
Nathanael Jean-Francois	Head of Edge Architecture for NS1Connect	IBM
Cody Jenks	Network Services Manager	Vantage Point Solutions
Glenn Jernigan	Executive Vice President	Columbia Power and Water Systems
Wyatt Jerome	Student	University of Alberta
James Jokl	AVP and Chief Enterprise Architect	University of Virginia
Benedict Jones	CIO/CTO	Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Brian Jones	Escalation Team Manager	Virginia Tech (ARIN-AC)
Tomas Jonsson	Senior Network engineer	Spotify
Orren Joseph	Software Engineer	Department of Technology, Government of St Kitts and Nevis
Paulius Judickas	VP of Strategic Alliances	IPXO
Marissa Kato	Assistant Director	University of Texas at El Paso -Infrastructure Operations
Hank Kilmer	ARIN Board of Trustees	ARIN
David Kipkemboi	Net Admin	Georgia Southern University
Kendrick Knowles	Advisory Council Member	Commonwealth Bank
Brandon Knutson	Data Network Services Team Lead	Vantage Point Solution
Evghenii Kosatii	Tech Lead	Addrex, Inc.
Tomas Kostrian	Technical Specialist	DXC Technology
Max Krivanek	Managing Member	CodingDirect
Jay Krivanek	Owner	Radio Toolbox, LLC
Megan Kruse	Senior Communications Director	Global Cyber Alliance
Tim Ku	Security @ Tarana	Tarana Wireless
Misael Laguna	Electronics Engineer	Asva Networks LLC
Louie Lee	Numbers Administrator / Interconnection Manager	Google Fiber
Lonnie Lee	Sen. Network Engineer	J.B. Poindexter & Co.
Wendy Leedy	Sr. Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Alan Leghart	Security Engineer	AHMC Healthcare
Michael Leone	Director of Technology	Grace MSP
Yiding Li	CEO	LinkInfo Ltd.
Chris Lindberg	Network Architect	The Ohio State University
Alex Lizarraga	Deployment Tech	Compugen
Roger Lloyd	Global Account Manager	Cogent Communications
Tim Loecher	Director, Network Engineering	ENTRUST Solutions Group
Frank Lombardo	CEO	Psycho Solutions LLC
Shi Luo	Network Engineer	China Unicom (Americans)
Jamie Luther	Analyst	Thibodaux Regional Health System
Robert Lutinski	Senior Network Engineer	Yale University
Mohibul Mahmud	Cloud Engineer	Microsoft
Richard Marriner	Owner	Marriner Technology Solutions
Marlin Martes	Sr. Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Emily Martin	Tier 1 Technician	MTC Technologies
Taron Mattocks	Director of User Services	Meredith College
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Glenn McKnight	Info Officer	VSIG
Patrick Michael McMahon	Admin	Meet Me Under The Bridge
Joshua Messenger	Network Engineer	Samaritan’s Purse
Katie Miles	Project Manager	Oxford Information Labs
Marija Miscenkove	Customer Acquisition Manager	IPXO HUB
Atefeh Mohseni	Software Engineer	Harness Inc.
Marcelino Mongcal	Systems Admin	Samco Software Inc.
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Brian Morisette	Principal Network Engineer	Brightspeed
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Alexander Muravya	Company Director	Hop179 LLC
Michele Murray	Senior Network Specialist	U.S. Senate
Prabhu Muthalraj	IT Manager	Belk Inc
Mustapha Nasomah	Student	University of Cincinnati
Mark Neely	Principal Network Engineer	TruVista
Travis Newton	CTO/Owner	NodeSpace Technologies, LLC
Nick Nugent	Assistant Professor of Law	University of Tennessee
Munachimso Nwaiwu	Network Engineer	Google
Caleb Ogundele	Director	Olum.ca
Benjamin Oliff	IT Manager	Samaritan’s Purse
Sean Oliver	CEO	Pacific Delta Limited
Bayodele Olotu	Eng Program Manager	Google Inc
Tyler O’Meara	Owner	Penguin Networks
Theresa Oo	Manager, IPv4 Lease Operations	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
June Parris	Associate	ISOC
Ricardo Patara	Tech manager	Nic.br
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Ed Phelps	Senior Network Engineer	Meredith College
Amreesh Phokeer	Internet Measurement and Data Expert	Internet Society
Bob Pierce	Owner	Pivotal Elements
Jerry Pizza	Director	Jerry Pizza
Sergii Polishchuk	IT Professional	Infotec Manitoba
Amy Potter	Principal Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Joseph Queen	Director	Morgan State University
Christopher Quesada	Senior Director DNS Operations	Verisign
Hem Raj	Network Director	NTT Data
Turia Raymond	Senior Director	University of South Florida
Gus Reese	Director of IP Edge Engineering / Advisory Council	Cogent Communications / ARIN AC
Carlos Reyes	Senior Director	ICANN
Kerrie-Ann Richards	Community Member	Public
Cheri Robinson	IT Supervisor	Tohono O’odham Utility Authority
Alan Rowley	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Sumon Ahmed Sabir	Executive Council Member	APNIC
Ozan Sahin	Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist	ICANN
Larissa Santos	Sourcing Specialist	Larus Limited
Leif Sawyer	Network Engineer	GCI Communication Corp
Daniel Schatte	Network Architecture, Engineering, and Operations	Charter Communications
Kevin Schoenfeld	Network Engineer	RIT
Timothy Scott	Chief Executive Officer	National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
Robert Seastrom	Trustee	ARIN BoT, Capital One, ClueTrust
Kim Seastrom	Consultant	GBP Software Inc
Divinity Sebag	Founder	DS Metis Holdings LLC
Arash Seyed Haghighi	Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure and Security	Smilegate West Inc.
Dhaval Shah	Network Engineer	Ebocom
Stevan Sheely	Core Network Engineer	Mercury Broadband
Yuan Fang Shi	President/CEO/Owner	CVC INTERNET, LLC
Hasan Siddique	Dir	Verisign
Melanie Silva	COO	Hinton & Company
William Simon	Owner	Simon Telephonics LLC
Mark Sitjar	Network Administrator	Fairfield-Suisun USD
Vlad Sokalsky	Network Analyst	Contra Costa County
Eddie Stauble	IPv4 Broker	Eddie@iptrading.com
Sander Steffann	Executive Board Member	RIPE NCC
Brant Stevens	Founder	Sinewave, Inc.
Jonathan Stewart	Network Engineer	LES.NET (1996) INC
John Stitt	Senior Network Engineer	Hopkinsville Electric System
Tim Striegel	Network Manager	Trustmark
Thelton Stringfield Jr	Network Engineer	Star Communications
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	Addrex, Inc.
Christian Tacit	Founder	Tacit Law
Man To Antony Tang	Director	Taipei101 Network LLC
Roman Tatarnikov	CEO	IntLos
Bob Tennent	Admin	Vitamix
Mark Thomas	Director, External Stakeholder Relations and Partnerships	Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions
Kurt Torok	Network Integration Manager	Michigan Statewide Educational Network
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	CARIBNOG
Zaheer Uddin	IT Project Manager	Daikin North America
Sierra Udland	Contracts Manager	Amazon Web Services
Alfredo Verderosa	CSO	LACNIC
Svetlana Visinscaia	VP, Data Intelligence	Addrex, Inc.
David Walden	Enterprise Infrastructure Architect	Precision Castparts Corp
Daniel Wang	Architect, IP Access Network	Cogeco
Cynthia Weaver	VP of Information Technology - CIO	Walbridge
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer / AC Vice Chair	TELUS / ARIN AC
Todd Wilson	General Manager	Southwest Texas Telephone Company
Thomas Wodarek	Owner/Operator	Wodarek Productions
Matthew Wolf	Principal Network Engineer	SAS
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	Network Architect	Woodfield Network Consultants, LLC
Ping-Wei Yeh	Network Operator	Simple Cloud Solution LLC
Kams Yeung	Network Architect	Akamai
Suelian Yoon	Web Developer	Providence University College
Michael Zaleski	Director Cybersecurity	SEPTA
Riyadh Zehrah	Internet Services Team Leader	TeleYemen
James Zigouris	Attorney Advisor	FCC

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Erin Alligood	Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
Einar Bohlin	Vice President, Government Affairs
John Curran	President and CEO
John Davis	Communications Specialist
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Amanda Gauldin	Project Manager
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Manager
Brad Gorman	Director, Customer Technical Services
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Manager
Desmond Jackson	Graphic Designer
David Jeffers	Principal Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Octavis Jones	Systems Administrator
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technology Officer
Misuk Kwon	Principal Resource Analyst
Jennifer Lee	Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Debra Martin	Director, Engineering Program Management
Frankie McDonough	Information Systems Manager
Cathleen Mohn	Account Representative
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Leslie Nobile	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Reese Radcliffe	Registry Integrity and Oversight Manager
Henry Romero Cruz	Customer Service Resource Analyst II
Therese Simcox	Sr. Exec. Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Experience Officer
Pete Toscano	Information Systems and Security Director
Joe Westover	Director, Customer Experience and Strategy (CXS)
Bevil Wooding	Director, Caribbean Affairs

ARIN 56 Attendees

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Arlington, Texas. Some individuals may not be listed due to the privacy preferences they selected when registering for ARIN 56.

Name	Title	Organization
Charles Ahiwe	Network Engineer	Nvidia Corporation
Daniel Alexander	Director	Comcast Cable
Ashlin Anand	Network Analyst	San Marino USD
Colin Anderson	IT Systems Engineer	SRT Communications
Matthew Angsosaala	Network Architect	JTV
AJ Baca	Prof	MC
Eric Andrei Baleanu	President	InterLAN-IX
Steve Balon	Manager Security Infrastructure	PCCWGlobal
Venkata Surasindhu Bandlapalli	IT Manager	Colovore
Frank Basso	VP Infrastructure	Voltage Park
Sebastian Becker	Global Peering Manager	Deutsche Telekom AG
Dave Bernardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Blaine Bertrand	Director, Technical Service	Blaine Bertrand
Jonathan Black	Executive Director	NANOG
Carter Black	Program Coordinator	City of Ottawa
Wendy Bloom	Enterprise Network Engineer	High Desert ESD
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Lily Botsyoe	PhD Candidate	University of Cincinnati
Edmund Brahene	Area Manager	UCMAS Ghana Limited
Jim Brand	VP Network Services	The Northern Trust Company
Anika Brantley	Network Engineer	US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Daniel Brashear	VP of Broadband Network Solutions	JSI
E. Marie Brierley	President	Saatvik Advisors
Laura Bryson	CIO	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
Douglas Camin	ARIN AC	CCSI - Chief Info. & Tech. Officer
Mario Cardenas	Business Development Senior Manager	Larus Limited
Nancy Carter	Board of Trustees	ARIN
George Caylor	Sr. Network Architect	Schneider
Jasmine Cha	Program Coordinator	Apathy is Boring
Terry Chatfield	Network Architect	Loudoun County Government
Cicero Chimbanda	SVP	Loop Capital
John Collins	CTO	WWT Inc. d/b/a VOIP Networks
Matthew Cowen	Consultant/Owner	dgtlfutures
Colleen Coyne	ITPM	US NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Harry Crowder	Sr Network Engineer	EMPIR-3 - Empirical Networks, Ltd.
Alex Csordas	Board Member	InterLAN-IX
Ron da Silva	CEO - Founder	Network Technologies Global
Kit Damron	Sr Engr Cslt-Ntwk Engring	Verizon
Ties de Kock	Specialist Software Engineer	RIPE NCC
Anthony Delacruz	Sr Lead Engineer	Lumen
Oksana Denesiuk	Lead Product Manager	Kaiser Permanente
Richard Desjardine	Network Engineer	Hay Communications Cooperative Ltd
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst	ARIN
Andrei Dinu	CTO	InterLAN-IX
Max Doumit	Sr. Software Engineer	Amazon AWS
Andrew Dul	Network	8 Continents Networks LLC
Lily Dzamesi	Student	university of cincinnati
Tom Fantacone	VP	IPTrading
Connor Farrell	Owner	CEF Digital Systems
Bradan Fleming	Software Developer	IXK Research Corporation
Michael Flowers	Network Specialist II	TDS Telecom
Andrew Gallo	Network Engineer	The George Washington University
Sanford George	Network Operations Manager	National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Architect	DigiSolv, Inc.
Kate Gerry	Director of Interconnection	NetActuate, Inc
George Gibat	Senior Infrastructure Analyst	Memorial Healthcare
Paul Gill	Director	AT&T
Gary Glissendorf	Network Architect	SDN Communications
Ana Gloria	Domain IP Admin	Citigroup
Elizabeth Goodson	Sr Manager, Data Network Planning	Lightpath
Cameron Gordon	Sales Director	Kalorama Group
Aaron Gould	Sr Network Engineer	GVTC
Stuart Graham	Systems Engineer	Ohio Education Association
Richard Greenwood	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Andrew Hadenfeldt	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Lynne Hamilton	CEO	Local Consultants
Jim Hara	Network Engineer	Redline Networks
Darrieux Harvey	Director of Meetings	NANOG
Humberto Herrera	Network Infrastructure Manager	Raiz Federal Credit Union
William Herrin	Owner	Dirtside Systems
Michael Herring	Network Engineer Research and Development	Citizens Telephone Cooperative
Wade Hinton	CEO & Founder	Hinton & Company
Quoc Hoang	Director of Technology	San Marino USD
Christopher Holbert	CFO	Addrex, Inc.
Michael Hollyman	Distinguished Engineer	Verisign
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Steven Ong Horng Chin	Business Development Specialist	Larus Limited
Lee Howard	Retired	Retired
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Altie Jackson	Sr Engineer	..
Glenn Jernigan	Executive Vice President	Columbia Power and Water Systems
Jacob Johnson	CTO	ETS
Cory Johnson	Director	HamWAN
Benedict Jones	CIO/CTO	Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Brian Jones	Escalation Team Manager	Virginia Tech (ARIN-AC)
Paulius Judickas	VP of Strategic Alliances	IPXO
Bryan Kappler	IT Professional II	Texas A&M University
Darren Kara	Principal Engineer	quad9
Michael Karlin	Network Engineer	GEHA
Jason Kasten	CEO	Saltwater Scuba, LLC
Justin Keltner	President	Moneta Solutions, Inc.
William Kennedy	Division Chief IT Manager	State of Nevada
Tim Kevin	CEO	Zero Distance LLC
Hank Kilmer	Trustee, Chief Network Officer	ARIN/Cogent
Kendrick Knowles	Advisory Council Member	Commonwealth Bank
Evghenii Kosatii	Tech Lead	Addrex, Inc.
Tomas Kostrian	Technical Specialist	DXC Technology
Jay Krivanek	Owner	Radio Toolbox, LLC
Eric Landgraf	Network Engineer II	Virginia Tech
Alex Latzko	Global Director Networks	Edgevana Inc
Dusan Lazic	Business Development Senior Manager	Larus Limited
Lonnie Lee	Sen. Network Engineer	J.B. Poindexter & Co.
Louie Lee	Numbers Administrator / Interconnection Manager	Google Fiber
Wendy Leedy	Sr. Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Rudolph Legerme	Systems administrator/ pilot	Laval University
Michael Leone	Director of Technology	Grace MSP
Michael Leonis	Infrastructure Technical Team Lead	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Nimrod Levy		AT&T
Chris Lindberg	Network Architect	The Ohio State University
Dennis Lingo	Chief Information-Technology Officer	Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Tim Liu	CEO	Zero Distance Internet LLC
Tim Loecher	Director, Network Engineering	ENTRUST Solutions Group
Heng Lu	Director	Larus Limited
Mohibul Mahmud	Cloud Engineer	Microsoft
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Giose McGinty	Stakeholder Engagement Manager	ICANN
Glenn McKnight	Info Officer	VSIG
Patrick Michael McMahon	La Presidente	Patrick Michael McMahon Corp
Abdelkrim Mekkaoui	President	MEKTEL INC
Stephen Middleton	Internet Numbers Asset Manager	Verizon Internet Services
Voya Milasinovic	Sr. Manager	LGE
Tom Miller	Not Applicable	Individual
Margaret Miranda	Strategic Partner	Brander Group
Ognian Mitev	unemployed	unemployed
Heather Moehring	Systems Administror IV	Texas A&M University
Marcelino Mongcal	Systems Admin	Samco Software Inc.
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Brian Morisette	Principal Network Engineer	Brightspeed
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	IP Numbers Strategy	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Tyler O’Meara	Owner	Penguin Networks
Caleb Ogundele	Director	Olum.ca
Sean Oliver	CEO	Pacific Delta Limited
Theresa Oo	Manager, IPv4 Lease Operations	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
June Parris	Associate	ISOC
Anders Pedersen	Senior Systems Architect	KT-439 - Keepit Technologies Inc.
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	AWS/ARIN AC
Bob Pierce	Owner	Pivotal Elements
Sergii Polishchuk	IT Professional	Infotec Manitoba
Amy Potter	Principal Tech Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS), NRO NC
Christopher Quesada	Senior Director DNS Operations	Verisign
Alyssa Quinn
Ivan Rakic	CEO	Servikus LLC
Chris Rapier	Senior Research Scientist	Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Giulia Reading	Senior Business Development Representative	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Gus Reese	Director of IP Edge Engineering / Advisory Council	Cogent Communications / ARIN AC
Xiaoyan Ren	Student	Carnegie Mellon University
Malisa Richards	Lecturer	Dominica State College
Ron Ripley	Director, Core Networks	Xplore Inc.
Manish Sahay	Owner	PCInsider
Larissa Santos	Sourcing Specialist	Larus Limited
Leif Sawyer	Network Engineer	GCI Communication Corp
Trey Scarborough	VP Engineering	3DS Communications LLC
Daniel Schatte	Network Architecture & Engineering	Charter Communications
Brayden Schreifels	CEO	Teliant
Robert Seastrom	Trustee	ARIN BoT, ClueTrust
Yuan Fang Shi	PRESIDENET/CEO/OWNER	CVC INTERNET, LLC, INTERNATIONAL
Suvana Silaphet	Network Engineer	ADI
Melanie Silva	COO	Hinton & Company
William Simon	Member	Simon Telephonics LLC
Kenneth Smith	Principal	Sooner Technology, LLC
Lee Smith	Network Engineer	Verizon
Andrzej Soliwoda	Sr. Network Engineer	Quinnipiac University
Eddie Stauble	IPv4 Broker	IPTrading.com
James Stephens	Principal Engineer/Director	McAfee
Jonathan Stewart	Network Engineer	LES.NET (1996) INC
John Stitt	Senior Network Engineer	Hopkinsville Electric System Energynet
Brian Stookey	Network Engineere	LEARN
Alastair Strachan	Community Development Officer	RIPE NCC
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	Addrex, Inc.
Christian Tacit	Founder	Tacit Law
Roman Tatarnikov	CEO	IntLos
Matthew Thomas	Associate Director IP Core Optimization	Verizon
Mark Thorpe	Chief Financial Officer	Independent
Steven Triplett	Network Engineer	Verizon
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	CARIBNOG
Zaheer Uddin	IT PMO	Daikin North America
Timothy Valis	CTO	Sprocket Networks, LLC
Evandro Varonil	Director	LACNIC
Svetlana Visinscaia	VP, Data Intelligence	Addrex, Inc.
Clara Wade	Senior Tech Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jeremy Walder	Manager Member Services RIPE NCC	RIPE NCC
Eddy Weakley	Sr. Network Engineer	Velocity Wireless
Aaron Weintraub	Principal Engineer	Cogent Communications
Matt Welch	Associate	Kalorama Group
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer / AC Vice Chair	TELUS / ARIN AC
Nathan Wilken	Executive Director of Engineering	Arizona State University
Brett Williams	Network Operations	Home Communications Inc.
Valerie Wittkop	Program Director	NANOG
Paul Wolotsky	President	MCSP, Inc.
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Swen Wulf	Network Director	PS Lightwave
Tanya Yuan	Network engineer	UCI
Mindaugas Zilys	Head of Sales	IPXO
Derek Zoladz	Software Developer	Ohio Public Library Information Network

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Erin Alligood	Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
John Curran	President and CEO
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Amanda Gauldin	Project Manager
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Manager
Brad Gorman	Director, Customer Technical Services
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Manager
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Octavis Jones	Systems Administrator
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technology Officer
Misuk Kwon	Principal Resource Analyst
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Arnaldo Mirabel	Site Reliability Engineer
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Therese Simcox	Sr. Exec. Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Experience Officer
Joe Westover	Director, Customer Experience and Strategy (CXS)

Volunteer to Serve on the 2025 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2025 ARIN Grant Selection Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in selecting the recipients of ARIN Community Grant Program funding.

The Grant Selection Committee is responsible for evaluating all qualified project applications according to the selection criteria and making recommendations to the ARIN Board of Trustees. All committee members will review applications in an online platform at their own pace from 14 to 25 July and will convene via Zoom between 28 July and 7 August to finalize recommendations.

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Monday, 28 April 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: We on? We are on. It’s looking like about that time. If folks want to take a seat, we can get this show started. Thank you, John.

ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome to ARIN 55, Day 2.

I’d like to first start off – some of them are here in the room – with a thank you to our elected volunteers from the Advisory Council, the Board of Trustees and the NRO Number Council. Can I get a round of applause, making sure everybody is awake? Alright, thank you volunteers.

ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 3 Transcript - Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome to Day 3 of ARIN 55. Folks are coming into the room. This morning, we have a short agenda.

ARIN on the Road is heading to Montreal, Quebec!

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is committed to helping organizations get the most value out of their customer experience, which is why we provide in-person updates and support via our ARIN on the Road traveling workshop.

Revising ICP-2: Scope, Expectations, and Next Steps

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:30:00 -0400

Andrei Robachevsky contributed to this post.

Internet Coordination Policy - 2 (ICP-2) is the document that establishes the criteria for the recognition and establishment of new Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). This document was developed through ICANN’s Address Supporting Organization (ASO) with the assistance of APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE NCC, was recommended by the ASO’s Address Council, and on 4 June 2001 was accepted by the ICANN Board of Directors.

Fast forward another 20 plus years: With a view to further strengthen the Internet numbers system, the NRO EC launched a project to update ICP-2 in 2023. The work of updating ICP-2 is being carried out by the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC), which consists of representatives from the different RIR communities and serves as the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) within the current ICANN framework.

Nick Nugent

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Nick Nugent serves as Vice Chair of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC). He is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee, where he teaches Internet Law, Cybersecurity, Computer Crime, and Property. Prior to working in academia, Nick was Senior Corporate Counsel for Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he provided primary legal support for Amazon’s IP address acquisition and strategy group as well as AWS’s edge services, including DNS, CDN, and networking. Prior to his time in Amazon, Nick worked as an attorney in Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs department, supporting Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing service, and in private practice as a telecom lawyer and patent litigator. Nick received his undergraduate degree in computer science from Indiana University and his juris doctor from Vanderbilt Law School.

Register Today for ARIN’s Informational and Interactive ICP-2 Review Webinar

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

On 14 April, the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) launched discussions of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document), which is being developed to replace the current Internet Coordination Policy (ICP-2) Criteria for the Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries.

Register today to join ARIN’s NRO NC representatives on 15 May at 2:00 PM ET for an overview of the ICP-2 Review background, purpose, principles, and timeline along with discussion of the proposed draft. Community participation is critical to the success of this process, so join us for this valuable opportunity to learn more and share your feedback on the draft RIR Governance Document.

ARIN’s ICP-2 Review Webinar

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Meet the 2025 Nomination Committee

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to announce that Christopher Quesada and William Sylvester have been selected to join the 2025 Nomination Committee (NomCom). They are joining the appointed Board members and the community representatives serving since last year. The 2025 NomCom is:

Dan Alexander, Chair and Trustee
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Chris Tacit, Trustee
Dustin Moses, General Member representative¹
Roman Tatarnikov, General Member representative¹
Matthew Wilder, General Member representative¹
Christopher Quesada, General Member representative ²
William Sylvester, General Member representative ²

¹ Term is for 2024 – 2025 Election Cycles
² Term is for 2025 – 2026 Election Cycles

ARIN 55 Day 3 Recap

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

We’ve concluded the third and final day of the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting! A big thank you to all who participated in person and virtually and helped make this another productive and engaging event. To reference anything you’ve seen at the meeting, visit our meeting materials page. Over the coming days, links to the full transcript and webcasts will be added to this page as well. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what happened on Day Three — it’s brief, like the agenda was!

Autonomous System Originations (Origin AS) Will Be Retired on 28 July

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:20:39 -0400

On 28 July 2025, the Origin Autonomous System (Origin AS) field will be officially removed from the ARIN database. This change follows the ARIN Board of Trustees’ July 2023 adoption of policy ARIN-2021-8, which called for the deprecation of the ‘Autonomous System Originations’ field.

Origin AS is an optional field collected by ARIN during all IPv4 and IPv6 block transactions (allocation requests, reallocation and reassignment actions, transfer and experimental requests). When Origin AS was initially implemented in 2006, it was an improvement compared to the available mechanisms at that time.

ARIN 55 Day 2 Recap

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Welcome back for your Day Two recap of the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, and online via Zoom. Today’s highlights included reports from ARIN Community Grant recipients, presentations by ARIN staff, the second policy block of the meeting, and updates from each of the other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). Thanks to everyone who has joined us so far — we’ll see you again tomorrow at 9 AM ET for the final day of the meeting.

ARIN-prop-344: Clarify Justification Requirements for Reserved IP Addresses

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

The NRPM text is ambiguous about whether out of region use cases can justify requests for Reserved IP addresses, as well as whether Reserved IP Addresses impact justification requirements for normal IP addresses. This change codifies ARIN Staff’s current practices to remove this ambiguity, removing a source of confusion for resource requesters.

Policy Statement

Add the following to 4.4:

Justifications for resources under this section must be for use within the ARIN service region. Resources issued under this section may also be used out of region if that use is consistent with the in-region justification (for example, global Anycast). Resources issued under this section have no impact on the justification or utilization requirements for requests under any other section.

ARIN 55 Day 1 Recap

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0400

Greetings from Charlotte, North Carolina, where the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting has officially begun — and where there is a city nickname for history buffs, sports fans, and finance gurus alike! We’re excited to welcome both new and familiar faces joining us in The Queen City (aka The Hornet’s Nest aka Banktown) and online for a great lineup of policy discussions, organizational updates, guest speakers, and more. Read on for a summary of what has happened so far at ARIN 55.

ARIN 55 Begins Today

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM ET! Join us over the next three days at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, a keynote by Leslie Daigle of Global Cyber Alliance, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you can tune in to the live webcast of the meeting to simply watch the proceedings.

Consultation on Enforcing Hierarchical Naming for AS-SETs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to ARIN’s Internet Routing Registry (IRR) that would enforce hierarchical naming for new AS-SETs.

A community member suggested that ARIN consider updating its IRR rules to prohibit the creation of non-unique AS-SET names in our authoritative IRR database. It is important to note that this proposed change will not impact existing AS-SETs, nor apply to AS-SET objects stored in third-party IRR databases, and retroactive enforcement is not under consideration.

Consultation on Enforcing Hierarchical Naming for AS-SETs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

AARIN is seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to ARIN’s Internet Routing Registry (IRR) that would enforce hierarchical naming for new AS-SETs.

Sustainability at ARIN Meetings

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:30:00 -0400

At ARIN, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and actively promoting sustainability at our meetings. In planning the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 27-30 April 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and online, we have implemented several new strategies for both reducing waste and supporting local communities. We look forward to hosting the Internet community for another engaging, successful meeting and to establishing these practices as standards for our events moving forward — we hope you’ll join us!

ARIN-prop-343: Resource Issuance to Natural Persons

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Get Ready for ARIN 55

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, for ARIN 55. Our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 27-30 April 2025 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown and virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. If you haven’t registered to participate yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN55 to get started.

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 22 and 23 April

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, 22 April, and Wednesday, 23 April, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During these periods, ARIN customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
ARIN

Apply Now for an ARIN Community Grant

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Do you have a project that needs funding, is noncommercial in nature, and benefits the Internet community within the ARIN service region? Apply now for a 2025 ARIN Community Grant.

2025 Grant Application

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Instructions

Images must be uploaded to the folder /search-rail/images/. Images should be 300px wide for optimal display.
Each position must include an image name and alt text. To skip a position, leave the image: value blank.
Links are optional. When used, include a full URL, i.e., beginning with “https://”

Equality at ARIN: Fairness, Opportunity, and Excellence in the Workplace

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:30:00 -0400

In our previous discussions on inclusivity and diversity at ARIN, we emphasized the importance of fostering a welcoming environment and broadening our recruitment efforts to ensure access to the best talent. However, true workplace success is not just about who we welcome or recruit; it is also about ensuring fairness, equal opportunity, and merit-based decision-making at every level of our organization.

Reflecting Core Values

At ARIN, we take our Equal Employment Opportunity obligations seriously. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring that our hiring, promotion, and compensation decisions are free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. More than just a legal obligation, this commitment reflects our core values of fairness and integrity.

Consultation on Draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries”

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:20:39 -0400

The NRO NC has published a draft version of a document that aims to update ICP-2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries. This updated document is titled “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document) and can be viewed here. We now invite your input on this draft. Please make sure to share your feedback by Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Background Information

In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) asked the NRO Number Council (NRO NC), that fulfils the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), to establish and manage a process to update the Internet Coordination Policy (ICP-2): Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries document. Modification of ICP-2 requires an open and transparent process to allow participation from across the global RIR and ICANN communities.

Subscribe to the ARIN ICP-2 Review Mailing List To Provide Feedback

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:20:39 -0400

As a part of the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) system, the ARIN community has been called to contribute to the ongoing global multistakeholder discussion on the revision of ICP-2.

The feedback received from the ARIN community during this contribution period will be provided to the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) for their consideration during the revision process of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries”.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 55

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:30:00 -0400

ARIN 55 is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather both in person and virtually! Since ARIN 54 took place last fall, four Draft Policies have been added to the docket, bringing us to a total of eight Draft Policies to be presented at ARIN 55. There are no Recommended Draft Policies on the docket.

To help you prepare to engage in these important conversations, here’s a look at the Draft Policies up for discussion during the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 27-30 April in Charlotte, North Carolina, and online. Policies will be discussed on Monday, 28 April, and Tuesday, 29 April, so be sure to mark your calendar and register today if you’d like to participate either on site in Charlotte or from home via Zoom.

Enforce Hierarchical Naming for AS-SETs

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 April 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2025.3 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN enforce hierarchical naming for AS-SETs created in its IRR. It is our understanding that this change would apply to new AS-SETs only, with no expectation that the rule be retroactively enforced.

We would like to assess community support and interest in this change to establish the priority for this effort. This suggestion will be closed and a community consultation on this matter will be initiated in the near future.

Diversity at ARIN: Expanding Opportunities for a Stronger Organization

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Following our recent discussion on inclusivity at ARIN, it’s important to take the next step and talk about diversity — why it matters and how we are actively working to strengthen it within our organization.

As noted in our recent blog post, inclusivity is about creating a welcoming and accommodating environment for all participants. This is not just a matter of principle but also common sense. Any organization that fails to foster an inclusive workplace ultimately limits its talent pool and places itself at a disadvantage in the marketplace. However, while inclusiveness ensures that all individuals feel valued and respected, it is not enough on its own to achieve a diverse and thriving workplace.

2024 Annual Report Now Available

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:20:39 -0400

The 2024 ARIN Annual Report is now available for download at:

https://www.arin.net/about/corporate/annual/reports/2024_annualreport.pdf

The report includes:

An overview of ARIN’s mission, services, and structure;
Updates from the President and Chief Executive Officer and the ARIN Board of Trustees Chair;
A summary of 2024 accomplishments from ARIN;
Departmental highlights;
An overview of ARIN’s Policy Development Process (PDP) and policy actions taken in 2024;
Activity reports from the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council;
A recap of the outreach and training events conducted in 2024; and
Internet number resource statistics for 2024.

The 2024 Auditor’s Report will be posted once it becomes available.

CANTO Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Visit our booth in the Exhibit Hall to chat with ARIN Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding and Director of Customer Experience and Strategy Joe Westover.

ICANN 83

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

IETF 123

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Information Systems Security Association — Los Angeles

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Information Systems Security Association — Los Angeles presents “Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Navigating Unseen Threats.” Come and network with your friends, make new friends, and hear two amazing speakers. A buffet dinner and drinks will be available.

The Routing Security Crystal Ball: RPKI Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

Join us for a deep dive into the evolution of Routing Security and the key factors that led to the development of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). We’ll explore the timeline of its initial deployments and the pivotal moments that brought RPKI to the forefront of the global Internet community. Recent U.S. government initiatives have prioritized the creation of RPKI Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) to bolster network security. Finally, we’ll look ahead into the future of RPKI, examining upcoming developments and long-term plans being discussed within standards bodies and the broader Internet community.

Midwest Peering Summit

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Routing Security Crystal Ball: RPKI Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
3:45-4:15 PM
John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer, and Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

Nomination Committee Volunteers Needed

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Nomination Committee (NomCom) to help recruit candidates for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Terms for the NomCom are two years.

The current members of the Nomination Committee are:

Dan Alexander, Chair
Peter Harrison, Trustee
Chris Tacit, Trustee
Dustin Moses, General Member representative
Roman Tatarnikov, General Member representative
Matthew Wilder, General Member representative

Volunteers must be from an ARIN General Member organization in Good Standing and may not be a candidate in an ARIN Election while serving on the committee. Chosen representatives must include at least one and up to two actively serving Advisory Council members.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:20:39 -0400

On Thursday, 3 April 2025, ARIN fulfilled 73 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 63 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

The End of Origin AS Is Near

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

What is the Origin AS field?

Origin AS is an optional field collected by ARIN during IPv4 and IPv6 block transactions (allocation requests, reallocation and reassignment actions, transfer and experimental requests). An improvement over the limited routing security options at the time, this feature was introduced before Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) became widely available. This field allowed IP address block holders to indicate which Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) were authorized to originate their address block(s).

ARIN Has Retired the Use of FTP Protocol

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As first announced in December 2024, ARIN has now retired the use of FTP protocol within our organization.

All ARIN data previously available via the FTP protocol continues to be available over HTTP and HTTPS at the same file locations. ARIN has coordinated with the other Regional Internet Registries to ensure that the mirrors of the extended statistics data are available over HTTP and HTTPS.

For more information on how to retrieve resources you may have previously accessed via the FTP protocol, read the recent post on the ARIN Blog.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, including the previously scheduled maintenance, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET at +1.703.227.0660.

ARIN Bits: March 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

We may just be entering the spring season officially, but at ARIN we’ve been moving with a spring in our step since the very beginning of 2025. The first three months of the year have been a whirlwind of updates, deployments, travel, and more as we continue working to enhance our services and fulfill ARIN’s mission. In this edition of Bits we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: ARIN 55 and its Fellowship Program, a new NRPM, integration of our RPKI and IRR tools, organization inclusivity initiatives and global Internet community happenings, upcoming industry events, and much more. Read on to learn about all the exciting things blossoming at ARIN and in our community.

ARIN-prop-342: Require newly created AS-SETs to have hierarchical names

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

There is a long running issue of AS-SET names not being unique across authoritative IRR databases. This happens because at the time of AS-SET creation, an authoritative IRR server can’t be sure that the proposed set name doesn’t exist in all other IRR databases.

This creates a problem for resolving IRR servers in particular. Resolving IRR servers typically mirror multiple authoritative IRR databases and as a result contain AS-SET with non-unique names. When a resolving IRR server is queried to compile a prefix or AS path filter list for example, the wrong data may be returned, leading to prefix leaking, or no data may be returned in the case an empty AS-SET is referenced instead of a populated one, resulting in the disconnection of networks.

ARIN 55 Hotel Discount Expiring Soon

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We are quickly approaching the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, being held on 27-30 April. If you are planning to join us in person in Charlotte, North Carolina, please note that Tuesday, 1 April, is the deadline for ARIN 55 attendees to receive the discounted hotel rate of US$239 plus tax at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown.

We strongly encourage you to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered to attend ARIN 55 yet, please visit https://arin.net/ARIN55 to register today.

Introducing the ARIN 55 Fellows

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:30:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 55, our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 27-30 April in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 55 Fellowship Program!

A Hybrid Experience

The Fellowship Program will once again be conducted in a hybrid format. The agenda will include:

Three virtual sessions before the meeting to introduce the workings of the organization and the ARIN Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 55 Meeting Orientation, and
Participation in ARIN 55 either virtually or in person in Charlotte.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an ARIN Board of Trustees or Advisory Council member.

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-3

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (25 March 2025)

Problem Statement

Section 9 of the NRPM, Out of Region Use, requires organizations to use at least a /22 in the ARIN region before they can justify out of region use. This harms smaller organizations that have less than a /22 in region but do require some out of region use.

Policy Statement

Modify the following text in Section 9:

FROM:

IPv4: At least a /22 used in region.

Database Maintenance Scheduled for 29 March

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

On 29 March, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, ARIN will conduct maintenance on ARIN systems.

During this time, ARIN Online accounts will be inaccessible, and transactions submitted via the RESTful Provisioning service, the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Up/Down service, or the RPKI Repository Publication Service will be rejected.

ARIN Online accounts will be accessible when maintenance is completed. RESTful calls sent during the outage will not be queued and must be resubmitted after the maintenance period.

ARIN on the Road: Montreal

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN — and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! For more information, please visit https://arin.net/montreal.

Orphaned Records: What They Are and How We Clean Them Up

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

We recently updated our Orphaned Point of Contact and Organization Identifier Records webpage to better explain how ARIN cleans up orphaned records. Below is an overview of this clean-up process.

What is an Orphaned Record?

An Organization Identifier (Org ID) or Point of Contact is considered orphaned if it has not been associated with an Autonomous System Number (ASN) or IP address (collectively referred to as Internet number resources) for two consecutive years. More specifically, an Org ID is considered orphaned if it has no issued number resources.

Congratulations to the ARIN 55 Selected Fellows

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in Internet governance, number resource policy, and professional growth in the Internet industry. Twice a year, Fellows are selected ahead of an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting to engage with the community and attend the meeting. For this meeting, 10 Fellows will attend ARIN 55 in person while six will participate virtually, allowing for both in-person and remote engagement.

ARIN 2025 Budget

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 2025 Budget (USD in thousands)
Category	Approved Budget⁷	Accounting Adjustments	U.S. GAAP Budget⁹
Operating revenue and support budget:
Registration maintenance fees	28,115	(779)	27,336	¹
Registration allocation and assignment fees	475	(7)	468	¹
Network transfers	1,745		1,745
Org create and recovery	185		185
Contributions	20	400	420	²
Other revenue	130		130
Total revenue and support	$30,670	($386)	$30,284

Operating expenses budget:
Salaries, benefits and fringe	23,992	(917)	23,075	³
Travel and meetings	1,702		1,702
Travel	1,050		1,050
Meetings	652		652
Engineering operations and infrastructure	1,910	2,131	4,041
Data center colocation and data communications	687		687
Hardware, software and other computer costs	1,223	910	2,132	⁴
Depreciation and amortization		1,222	1,222	⁵
Professional services	1,291		1,291
Legal	359		359
Consulting and other professional services	932		932
Industry support	637		637
ICANN	234		234
NRO	240		240
Grant Program	50		50
Other industry support	113		113
Community outreach	491		491
On-the-Road and other training
Other outreach	491		491
General and administrative	2,124	(68)	2,056
Rent and occupancy	949	(315)	634	⁶
Insurance	201		201
Banking and treasury fees	697		697
Communications	99		99
Other office expenses	177		177
Depreciation and amortization		247	247	⁵

Total operating expense budget	$32,146	$1,146	$33,292
Excess of operating revenues (under) over operating expenses	($1,476)	($1,532)	($3,008)

Capital budget:
Total capital purchases	700	917	1,617	³
Capital purchases - financed	(520)		(520)
Capital purchases - cash	180		180
Principal payments	511	917	1,277
Interest payments	52		52
Total capital budget/equipment debt servicing	$743	$917	$1,329

Investment Reserves:
Balance 1 January 2025	36,092		36,092
Estimated earnings @7.3% (on long term reserve fund)		2,230	2,230
Estimated earnings @4.0% (on operating reserve fund)		222	222
Estimated withdraws		(3,500)	(3,500)	⁸
Estimated balance at 31 December 2025	$36,092	$(1,048)	$35,044

Note 1: Accounting adjustments for revenue relate to the deferred revenue recognition of certain registration billings.

NRPM 2025.1 - New Policies Implemented

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A new version of the ARIN Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) has been published on the ARIN website. NRPM version 2025.1 is effective 4 March 2025 and supersedes the previous version.

At their meeting on 9 December 2024, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

At their meeting on 14 January 2025, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

Reminder - ARIN Will Retire the Use of FTP on 31 March 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:20:39 -0400

This is the final reminder that ARIN will retire the use of FTP on 31 March 2025.

ARIN has coordinated with the other Regional Internet Registries to ensure that the mirrors of the extended statistics data are available over HTTP and HTTPS. All ARIN data currently available via FTP will continue to be available over HTTP and HTTPS.

For more information on how your organization can prepare for the retirement of FTP at ARIN, read the recent post on the ARIN Blog explaining how to retrieve resources you may have previously accessed via FTP.

Inclusivity at ARIN: Building a Supportive Organization and Community

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:30:00 -0500

ARIN is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive behavior in all interactions. Recently, we expanded our inclusivity initiatives to better support a professional and collaborative environment for all members, customers, employees, volunteers, and the broader global Internet community.

Creating Welcoming Spaces

To ensure a positive experience for all participants in ARIN events and forums, ARIN has made several important updates to its meeting and mailing list practices:

Enhanced Participant Standards: Our updated Standards of Behavior policy now incorporates reporting information and ramifications for violations, offering participants greater clarity and protection. Additionally, we have merged the Remote Participation and Mailing List Acceptable Use Policies with the Standards of Behavior to provide a more streamlined and consistent framework for participants. This ensures clarity and adherence to ARIN’s policies across all participation forums, regardless of the method of engagement.
Practical Changes for Inclusivity: These changes include updating the policy for in-person events at which alcohol is served, clarifying organization-specific terms and acronyms, and prominently displaying the Standards of Behavior with reporting details easily accessible via QR code.
Ombudsperson Services: Attendees of ARIN’s Public Policy and Members Meetings can rely on our on-site ombudsperson for conflict resolution and support — a critical resource for maintaining a respectful and inclusive meeting environment.

Ensuring Accountability

As part of these changes, ARIN is implementing a new Code of Conduct that applies to all ARIN volunteer groups. This policy — signed annually by each member of the ARIN Board of Trustees, Advisory Council (AC), and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) — ensures higher standards of expected behavior across our organization. By emphasizing integrity and personal responsibility, this initiative strengthens ARIN’s commitment to professionalism and respect.

Enhancing ARIN’s Org Create Vetting Process

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500

At ARIN, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of the Internet number resource registry. As part of this commitment, we are introducing an additional verification step to strengthen the validation process for new Organization ID (Org ID) requests.

Why This Change?

ARIN has always vetted Org ID requests to ensure they are submitted by legitimate, authorized entities. However, we continue to see attempts by fraudulent actors to create Org IDs under false pretenses. To prevent misuse, we are enhancing our review process and may require a video verification call for some requests for new Org IDs (aka Org Create requests).

Reese Radcliffe

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2025-2

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (25 February 2025)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2025-2 conforms to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. This policy, if adopted, will allow ARIN the flexibility needed for effective operations by returning the decision to ARIN on what the current version of the RSA regarding transfers under 8.5 in the Number Resource Policy Manual. It is fair, impartial, technically sound and has received support from the community.

ICP-2 Principles Questionnaire Report and Data Published

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This message is posted on behalf of the Number Resource Organization

The Number Resource Organization Number Council* (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community responses received to the questionnaire on the proposed principles to update ICP-2. The questionnaire was open from 8 October until 6 December 2024. During this window, we received 298 individual submissions from the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) communities. The summary and the raw data questionnaire are available here.

CaribNOG 29

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The 29th Regional Meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) will be held in Turks and Caicos from 8 to 9 April 2025. This event gathers technology professionals and Internet stakeholders to share ideas and experiences. ARIN is once again a proud supporter of these important forums.

Bevil Wooding, ARIN’s Director of Caribbean Affairs, and Brad Gorman, ARIN’s Director of Customer Technical Services, will be present during this two-day event.

CHI-NOG 12

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at this daylong technical conference for the broadband community.

The Routing Security Crystal Ball: RPKI Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
3:45-4:15 PM
Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

Join us for a deep dive into the evolution of Routing Security and the key factors that led to the development of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). We’ll explore the timeline of its initial deployments and the pivotal moments that brought RPKI to the forefront of the global Internet community. Recent U.S. government initiatives have prioritized the creation of RPKI Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) to bolster network security. Finally, we’ll look ahead to the future of RPKI, examining upcoming developments and long-term plans being discussed within standards bodies and the broader Internet community.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is proud to be a Supporter Sponsor of the ninth annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit.

Indigenous communities are among the most underserved with Internet access throughout North America.

The Indigenous Connectivity Summit brings together Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers, and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable, and sustainable Internet.

This summit will be an important opportunity to further the goal of connecting all Indigenous communities to the Internet.

LACNIC 43

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

John Sweeting, ARIN’s Chief Experience Officer, will be present during this weeklong event.

Midwest Broadband Operators Conference

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

May 14, 2025, is the Midwest Broadband Operators Conference hosted by National Broadband Coop taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an event you won’t want to miss, as we bring together leading industry speakers, experts, and regional governmental officials to discuss the status of broadband deployment in the Midwest and around the US!

With over 100 attendees expected from ISP/WISP’s/FISP’s and Broadband Network Operators, this conference promises to be a great opportunity for networking and learning from some of the best in the business. Our speakers will cover a range of topics, from the latest trends and technologies to the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Plus, visit with 20+ vendors to talk about the latest and greatest products they have on display.

NANOG 94

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this event. Find us in Plaza Court 2 + 3 on the Concourse Level, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ARIN Update
Monday, 9 June, 4:45-5 PM MT, Plaza Ballroom ABC
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

RIPE 90

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

John Sweeting, ARIN’s Chief Experience Officer, will be present during this weeklong event.

Streamlining Routing Security with ARIN’s New IRR Auto-Manager

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500

With our latest software release on 13 January 2025, ARIN completed its work on the IRR Auto-Manager. We encourage ARIN Online users to take advantage of this new suite of tools to help manage the interconnection between Internet Routing Registry (IRR) and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) data.

Historically, resource holders created IRR route objects and RPKI Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) separately, using different systems with different data requirements and understanding. Now, thanks to the IRR Auto-Manager, matching route objects can be created alongside ROAs and the two can be linked together and kept consistent with a much simpler process.

ARIN-prop-341: Change Section 9 Out Of Region Use Minimum Criteria

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

Policy Statement

Modify the current text in NRPM 9. from:

Out of region use of ARIN registered resources are valid justification for additional number resources, provided that the applicant has a real and substantial connection with the ARIN region which applicant must prove (as described below) and is using the same type of resources (with a delegation lineage back to an ARIN allocation or assignment) within the ARIN service region as follows:

Presidents' Day Closing Information

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 17 February, in observance of Presidents’ Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 18 February.

Preparing for Retirement of ARIN’s FTP Support

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

In September 2024, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community on retirement of our File Transfer Protocol (FTP) support. The results of that consultation led ARIN to schedule the termination of FTP support on 31 March 2025.

Past, Present, and Future of FTP

FTP was one of the first working application suites built for what was then known as ARPANET, predating email, Usenet, and even the TCP/IP stack. Now approaching 50 years old, it already has been removed from major Linux distributions as part of their default installation. Additionally, major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) stopped supporting file downloads via FTP in 2021.

ARIN-prop-340: Clarify 8.5.1 Registration Services Agreement

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

The current policy mandates that entities receiving transferred resources sign a new RSA unless they have an RSA on file no older than the last two versions. However, defining RSA versioning requirements within the NRPM does not align with the Policy Development Process (PDP) guidelines, as determining which RSA version is considered current is a business decision rather than a policy matter.

Policy Statement

Remove (within the last two versions) from 8.5.1 to state: The receiving entity must sign an RSA covering all resources to be transferred unless that entity has a current RSA on file per ARIN policy.

ARIN on the Road is heading to Raleigh, North Carolina!

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is committed to helping organizations get the most value out of their customer experience, which is why we provide in-person updates and support via our ARIN on the Road traveling workshop.

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our March ARIN on the Road event in Raleigh, North Carolina.

ARIN on the Road: Raleigh

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN - and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! For more information, please visit https://arin.net/arinontheroad.

ARIN Now Only Supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 Cryptographic Features Across All ARIN Services

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:20:39 -0400

As of 4 February 2025, ARIN has deprecated outdated versions of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) and is only using TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols across all our services.

Those deprecated protocols include TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and SSLv3, which were previously supported for publicly available services such as ARIN.net mail, Whois-RESTful Web Service (Whois-RWS), Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP), ftp.arin.net, and Resource Public Key Infrastructure Repository Delta Protocol (RRDP).

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Mailing List AUP Committee Disbanded

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN chartered a Mailing List Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Committee to review reported AUP violations and advise the President and CEO on proposed courses of action to ensure the decisions are sound and consistent with documented procedures. In the last several years, there have been zero reports of AUP violations. In November 2024, the ARIN Board of Trustees adopted a new uniform code of standards, the ARIN Participants Expected Standards of Behavior, which incorporates the former Mailing List Acceptable Use Policy and Remote Participation Acceptable Use Policy standards and applies to all in-person and online interactions for the ARIN community.

Updating the ARIN RPKI Trust Anchor Locator (TAL)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500

On 16 January 2025, we announced an update to the ARIN Trust Anchor Locator (TAL) executed to ensure compatibility with Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) validators. For more details on that update^* you can view the announcement. But you might be asking yourself: “What is a Trust Anchor and how does this change impact me?” Let me explain.

What is a Trust Anchor?

Amongst the Internet standards community, a Trust Anchor is simply defined as “an authoritative entity represented by a public key and associated data” (RFC 5914). The authoritative entity could be a person, or organization, who begins the validation of an authorized process or authorized (signed) package. The trust anchor can be just a public key used for validating a certification authority (CA), a signed software package, or key. If you’re still unsure why you need to know what a Trust Anchor is and why ARIN’s announcement matters for you, keep reading as we dive deeper.

Meet the ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to announce the following individuals will be serving on the ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee:

Matthew Cowen, former Fellow
Don Evans, ARIN General Member
Amanda Gauldin, ARIN Project Manager (Chair)
Evghenii Kosatii, former Fellow
Michael Leone, ARIN General Member
Glenn McKnight, former Fellow
David Rodecker, ARIN General Member

The ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee for ARIN 55 will be chaired by a member of ARIN’s Customer Experience and Strategy Department. This committee is comprised of three volunteer representatives from ARIN General Member organizations and three previous ARIN Fellows. Their collective responsibility is to review applications and select Fellows for participation in the ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting being held 27-30 April in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reminder - ARIN Will Retire the Use of FTP on 31 March 2025

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:20:39 -0400

From 20 September to 4 October 2024, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community on retiring FTP support, which serves data from ftp.arin.net. ARIN is moving forward with work required to support the retirement of FTP use at ARIN, and the projected retirement date is 31 March 2025. This is the 60-day notice of this change.

ARIN is coordinating with the other Regional Internet Registries to ensure that the mirrors of the extended statistics data are migrated to HTTP/HTTPS, as well as determining an appropriate solution and implementing a method that will allow community members to run synchronization and mirroring of these data sets. All data currently available via FTP will continue to be available over HTTP and HTTPS.

Draft Policy ARIN-2025-1

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (7 May 2026)

Problem Statement

Section 2.4 of the NRPM defines an LIR but does not explicitly define an ISP. An ISP is defined in the context of an LIR, but the explicit definition is otherwise assumed.

Through implication and in common business practice, all ISPs are LIRs, but not all LIRs are ISPs.

This proposal adds clarity by creating an explicit definition for ISP reframing and aligning with the term LIR, and replaces ISP with LIR throughout the NRPM as appropriate.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 55 Registration Now Open

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Registration is now open for the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 27-30 April 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 55 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, a variety of updates from ARIN staff, and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

Concluding the ICP-2 Principles Consultation

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This message is posted on behalf of the Number Resource Organization

The feedback period for the proposed ICP-2 principles has officially concluded. During this process, we received nearly 300 responses from the different Internet communities associated with each Regional Internet Registry (RIR). Below is the total breakdown of responses by region:

APNIC
(Asia Pacific)
154 (51.7%)

AFRINIC
(Africa)
55 (18.5%)

RIPE NCC
(Europe, Middle East and parts of Central Asia)
36 (12.1%)

Are You on the List?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

ARIN relies on digital mailing lists to inform and engage with customers and the community. To ensure subscribers of each list receive the information they need, we have recently updated our content curation and publication strategy. As you reorganize your inbox and subscriptions for 2025, let’s talk about which ARIN mailing lists are most useful for you.

The Core Content

When encountering customers at ARIN or other industry events, I always tell them that all customers should be following at least these two mailing lists: ARIN Announce (arin-announce) and the Public Policy Mailing List (PPML).

Change to the Trust Anchor Locator (TAL) for ARIN

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Effective 16 January 2025, ARIN has updated the ARIN TAL to ensure compatibility with Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) validators. The only updates to the TAL are new remarks regarding disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations concerning its use. There have been no changes to the Trust Anchor Key, therefore no action is required by operators running validators loaded with the last available version. This updated ARIN TAL can be found here.

ARIN would like to acknowledge Job Snijders for his invaluable input, cooperation, and time in assisting with the update of the ARIN TAL. Job has provided ARIN solid feedback on our Internet Routing Registry and RPKI services over time.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing Information

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 20 January, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 21 January.

Internet2 Community Exchange

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Presentation: Protecting Your Routes with RPKI
Wednesday, 30 April, 2:40 PM
ARIN Senior Technology Architect Jon Worley

Network administrators may occasionally announce IP addresses that don’t belong to them, either accidentally or intentionally. Incorrectly announced IP address blocks can disrupt entire networks. Additionally, hackers can exploit this by creating fake DNS records, leading users to malicious websites or software downloads. To prevent such scenarios, you can use Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), an opt-in service provided by ARIN. A member of ARIN’s technical team will explain everything you need to know to participate in ARIN’s RPKI service and enhance your routing security.

Apply Today for the ARIN 55 Fellowship Program

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:15:00 -0500

The call for applications to the ARIN 55 Fellowship Program is out! We are excited to once again bring selected Fellows to our Public Policy and Members Meeting, this time taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina, in late April.

For more than 15 years, the ARIN Fellowship Program has been a vital part of our meetings, broadening our engagement and helping newcomers to the community gain a better understanding of the work we do at ARIN. For ARIN 55, Fellows will continue to follow a customized program of presentations from community experts and ARIN staff, enhancing their understanding of the complexities of ARIN and Internet number resource policies. Virtual sessions leading up to the meeting will provide additional time for focused discussion, structured mentorship, and educational content.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET at +1.703.227.0660.

Adding Value to Internet Exchange Points

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0500

Shorter Distance, Better Service

Internet exchange points (IXPs) are essential to the overall health and proper functioning of the Internet. IXPs may reduce latency since they shorten the distance that packets — carrying emails, texts, videos, and voice messages — must travel between their source and intended destinations. IXPs may also reduce risk associated with service disruption. Generally speaking, the greater the distance a packet must travel, the greater the risk of interference by unintended (storms, natural disasters, power, misconfigurations, etc.) and intended (nefarious threats, cyberattacks) events.

Steven Bambling

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:28:33 -0400

Apply Today for the ARIN 55 Fellowship Program

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Learn more about Internet governance, number resource policy, and the ARIN community by becoming an ARIN Fellow. Applications for the ARIN 55 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.

Apply Today!

Applications are now being accepted through 27 January 2025. 

Fellows will attend virtual sessions before and after the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting on 27-30 April 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and may attend ARIN 55 either in person or virtually at the discretion of the Fellowship Selection Committee.

ARIN-prop-339: Clarify ISP and LIR Definitions and References to Address Ambiguity in NRPM Text

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

Section 2.4 of the NRPM defines an LIR but does not explicitly define an ISP. An ISP is defined in the context of an LIR, but the explicit definition is otherwise assumed.

Through implication and in common business practice, all ISPs are LIRs, but not all LIRs are ISPs.

This proposal adds clarity by creating an explicit definition for ISP, removing an ambiguous word and clarification on usage for the term LIR, removing an ambiguous terminology statement in Section 6.5.1a, and changing terms in Section 6.5 to explicitly state it applies to “LIR/ISP,” thus fulfilling the original intent of 6.5.1a, in all appropriate locations.

Riley O'Connor

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Riley is an independent datacenter operator, network engineer, and software developer building distributed systems using Rust, Erlang, and Elixir. He lives in the Colorado mountains, outside of the Denver metro.

My Experience as an ARIN Fellow

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:50:00 -0500

Updated and republished from Riley O’Connor’s blog, m32.io.

In the final weeks of October, I traveled to Toronto to attend the NANOG 92 conference and the ARIN 54 meeting. I’ve long been aware of NANOG through its mailing list, and in my career, I’ve had plenty of interaction with ARIN, but this was my first time attending either event in person. I interact with ARIN on a regular basis, I’m apprised of its policy development through various sources, I have read some past meeting minutes, and, from an operational perspective, I am an expert on the role they play as a Regional Internet Registry (RIR). I’m plenty familiar with how it supports Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), the Internet Routing Registry (IRR), and Whois. However, until recently I hadn’t been privy to the processes that govern ARIN as an organization and how that impacts the Internet as a whole.

NOW CLOSED – Consultation on Reg-RWS Improvements

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

From 3 to 20 December, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to the RESTful API used to manage registration records, known as Reg-RWS. Specifically, we received a community suggestion to create a RESTful API method to determine the most specific NET object for a range.

After reviewing and discussing the comments received during the consultation, ARIN plans to add this improvement to our list of features for future prioritization.

Reminder - ARIN Will Only Support TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 Cryptographic Features Across All ARIN Services As of 3 February 2025

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On 3 February 2025, ARIN will deprecate the outdated versions of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) and will begin only using TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols across all our services. This is the 30-day notice of this change, intended to allow customers to ensure that all applicable software supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols to avoid losing connectivity to ARIN services.

Historically, ARIN has allowed the use of a wide range of SSL and TLS algorithms to enable secure, encrypted communication between our customers and services. Currently, ARIN supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 as well as a subset of the stronger algorithms within TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and SSLv3 specifications for publicly available services such as ARIN.net mail, Whois-RESTful Web Service (Whois-RWS), Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP), ftp.arin.net, and Resource Public Key Infrastructure Repository Delta Protocol (RRDP). The remainder of ARIN services, including the ARIN website and Registration RESTful Web Service (Reg-RWS), only support TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3. 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2025 ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our upcoming Public Policy and Members Meetings, ARIN 55 and ARIN 56. These biannual meetings provide an opportunity for the Internet community to engage in policy discussions, network with colleagues, and learn more about ARIN and issues affecting the global Internet numbers community. Sponsoring an ARIN meeting is a great way for your organization to show support for the community-based, transparent, bottom-up policy development processes that support the foundation of Internet infrastructure.

ARIN Will Retire the Use of FTP on 31 March 2025

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:20:39 -0400

From 20 September to 4 October 2024, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community on retiring FTP support, which serves data from ftp.arin.net. ARIN has operated an FTP service for various reports and templates since its inception.

After reviewing the feedback received during the consultation, ARIN plans to move forward with work required to support the retirement of FTP use at ARIN, and the projected retirement date is 31 March 2025.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:20:39 -0400

On Thursday, 26 December 2024, ARIN fulfilled 76 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 60 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

ARIN Bits: December 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

We’re gearing up to ring in a new year, but first ‘tis the season for a fourth and final 2024 edition of ARIN Bits! In this round up we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: reminders of approaching deadlines and changes, routing security upgrades, ARIN governance updates, and Fellowship Program applications, along with upcoming industry events and much more. Settle in and read on for all the latest news from ARIN.

Grant Report: Open Source RegCtl and PrefixCtl

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

2023 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

FullCtl received an ARIN Community Grant in 2023 to support its work to provide standardized, reliable, and contextualized Registry Data Access Protocol (RDAP) and Route Origin Authorization (ROA) information management, globally. The project’s goal was to complete development of “RegCtl,” a software tool to normalize registration data to a global standard, and to combine this with a completed “PrefixCtl” tool that can track IP resources over time and add additional context from Whois, the Internet Routing Registry (IRR), and routing data.

Happy Holidays from ARIN!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Holiday Closing Information

The ARIN office will be closed on Tuesday, 24 December, and Wednesday, 25 December, in observance of the December holidays. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Thursday, 26 December.

Grant Report: IPv6 Test Pod

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:30:00 -0500

2023 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Internet2 received an ARIN Community Grant in 2023 to support its work providing a small, inexpensive Wi-Fi router and tunnel termination service to people for testing applications and services in IPv6-only networks or networks transitioning to IPv6-only. The project also aimed to gather and report feedback from participants on issues encountered and what further tooling may help in troubleshooting.

As world adoption of IPv6 continues, many applications are being tested and operated in dual-stack networks; however, dual stack is not a stopping point for IPv6 adoption. Work needs to begin testing applications and services in environments where IPv4 is being retired — these include networks that use DNS64/NAT64 to provide client access to IPv4 networks as well as networks that only have IPv6 access. Setting up these test networks can prove a challenging barrier for many, especially those without a networking background. This project’s objective was to lower the barrier to entry for testing applications on IPv6-only networks and networks using IPv6-only transition technology such as DNS64/NAT64.

James Harr

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

James Harr’s network experience dates back to high school working as a support technician for a small ISP providing dial-up and fixed wireless access. He studied Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he was involved in research computing and systems administration. After graduation he continued to work in the field of research computing, making his way back into network engineering for the University of Nebraska system where he became an engineering team lead for the Omaha campus and eventually a network and infrastructure architect for the University of Nebraska system. As of early 2020, James continues serving the Research & Education community through Internet2 as an engineer focusing on traffic analysis, network orchestration, systems engineering, and software development. Outside of work, James enjoys spending time at a local maker space, riding motorcycles both on and off-road, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and experimenting with forward looking technologies, such as IPv6.

Matt Griswold

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

With a passion for automation and interconnection, Matt Griswold has spent more than two decades building technology companies and contributing to the development of critical infrastructure. His work includes founding FullCtl, 20C, United IX (Chicago Internet Exchange), and helping establish PeeringDB as a nonprofit. Matt has also supported the broader Internet community by volunteering with organizations including GPF, OIX, and NANOG.

Why Is My ARIN Online Account Locked?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:30:00 -0500

If you’ve recently tried to log in to your ARIN Online account after a long period of inactivity only to find that it is locked, you might be wondering what caused the issue. The most likely reason is a security measure implemented by ARIN.

What happened?

ARIN has been making significant updates to its security protocols, including a requirement for all ARIN Online accounts to be secured with multifactor authentication (MFA). The final reminder about this change was sent on 9 September 2024 and stated that any accounts not secured with MFA would be locked as of 7 October 2024. For more details, you can review this announcement here.

NRO RPKI Program: 2024 in Review

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:15:00 -0400

Earlier this year we launched the NRO RPKI Program and we shared information about the program’s purpose and the outcomes that were guiding our efforts. One of our main goals is to raise awareness among the technical community that we are committed to providing a more consistent and uniformly secure, resilient, and reliable Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) service.

An important outcome from this year’s work is the documentation of a problem statement for the current Trust Anchor configuration and the exploration of potential solutions. We hope to share a proposal for discussion with the technical community soon.

ARIN Organizes Holiday Toy Drive for Local Families

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

This holiday season, ARIN proudly rekindled its tradition of supporting families in need by organizing a toy drive in partnership with Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS). Over the past few weeks, employees came together to donate gifts for children of all ages, placing them under the festive holiday tree in our reception area. On 10 December, the ARIN team delivered the collected items to the NVFS offices in Falls Church, Virginia, to help bring a little extra cheer to local families.

Grant Report: NTP TCP Services Daemon

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0500

2023 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Network Time Foundation (NTF) received an ARIN Community Grant in 2023 to support its work to design, implement, and test a framework for a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Services Daemon to interact with the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Project’s NTP Daemon (ntpd). The project also aimed to implement a basic management client to demonstrate functionality.

Based on the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), the NTP is a system to distribute and synchronize time on network devices. While UDP is the best-known choice for time synchronization on general networks, it is a suboptimal choice for access, authentication, key exchange, management, monitoring, or several other functions. TCP-based communications are a better choice for these. For years the NTP Project team contemplated how to best use TCP to implement those functions while waiting for the resources to fund development and deployment. The ARIN Community Grant allowed NTF to undertake that work with the goal of implementing and deploying the NTP TCP Services Daemon (ntptsd) to interact with the NTP Project’s ntpd for key exchange, management, and monitoring.

CES 2026

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show.

Volunteer to Serve on the 2025 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Volunteer now to serve on the 2025 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee! We are looking for up to six volunteers to serve for a one-year term on this key committee responsible for selecting qualified individuals within the ARIN region to participate in our Fellowship Program.

Internet governance and number resource policy are powered by community participation. The ARIN Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in these aspects of the Internet and their professional growth in the industry. The ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee is responsible for evaluating applications and selecting those who are best suited for an ARIN Fellowship. To be considered for the Committee, you must:

Consultation on Reg-RWS Improvements

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to the RESTful API used to manage registration records, known as Reg-RWS. Specifically, we received a community suggestion to create a RESTful API method to determine the most specific NET object for a range.

The stated benefit of this potential improvement is that it would allow a user to bootstrap functionality based on knowing a problematic IP address and learning more about it (delegation, Points of Contact, etc.).

Consultation on Reg-RWS Improvements

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Reminder - ARIN Will Only Support TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 Cryptographic Features Across All ARIN Services As of 3 February 2025

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On 3 February 2025, ARIN will deprecate the outdated versions of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) and will begin only using TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols across all our services. This is the 60-day notice of this change, intended to allow customers to ensure that all applicable software supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols to avoid losing connectivity to ARIN services.

Thanksgiving Closing Information

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will close early on Wednesday, 27 November, and be closed on Thursday, 28 November, and Friday, 29 November, in observance of Thanksgiving. On 27 November, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 2 December.

UPDATE - Consultation on Reallocation Control Features

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On 6 November we shared the planned path forward to develop a feature to give customers control of the ability to allow reallocations to their Org ID. Initially, we planned to deploy with the default value of “off”, which would require customers to explicitly enable this feature to continue to receive reallocations.

A new review of user data revealed that 255,535 of the 421,022 Org IDs (60.7%) have more than one reallocation/detailed reassignment. Because most users would need to manually reenable reallocations, we are changing our plan so that the reallocation feature default value of “on” which will allow reallocations/detailed reassignments. Customers will have the ability to switch this feature on and off as needed in the course of business.

Reclassification of Inactive General Members Completed 18 November 2024

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:30:39 -0400

To maintain General Member status, organizations must have participated in at least one ARIN Election within the last three elections.

On 18 November 2024, ARIN reclassified 426 General Member organizations that have not cast a ballot since 2022 to Service Member status. ARIN now has 1,642 organizations classified as General Members and 24,464 classified as Service Members.

FISPA Live

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Business Case for IPv6: Time is Money in E-Commerce

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:30:00 -0500

This is the sixth post in our Business Case for IPv6 series. Read the other posts here.

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, time is indeed money — especially for businesses operating in the highly competitive e-commerce sector. For these companies, speed isn’t just a convenience; it’s a crucial factor that directly influences their bottom line. High search engine rankings can make or break an e-commerce business, and one of the often-overlooked factors in achieving these rankings is website speed.

APRICOT 2025/APNIC 59

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

CanWISP 2025

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Hilton Lac-Leamy for the Canadian Association of Wireless Internet Service Providers’ annual conference.

Planning Your IPv6 Network
Tuesday, 4 March, 3:00 PM, Krieghof Breakout Room
John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

Did you know that IPv6 can drive the growth of your WISP? With a vastly larger address pool than IPv4, IPv6 enables WISPs to accommodate the increasing number of connected devices and scale for long-term success. Obtaining IPv6 addresses from ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) is a straightforward process, offering provider independence and ample resources for your business. In this session, attendees will learn IPv6 fundamentals, how to determine the right IPv6 block size to request, and strategies for supporting IPv4 within their network.

CES 2025

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. Get personalized assistance from ARIN staff on site at booth #10863 in the North Hall.

ICANN 82

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

IETF 122

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

NANOG 93

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this event. Find us in Room A704 daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

ARIN Update
Monday, 3 February, 11:45 AM ET, Atrium Ballroom B+C
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Experience Officer

PTC'25

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Start the new year off right and join us at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Pacific Rim’s premier telecommunications event, PTC’25. The Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference is a strategic springboard for the global communications industry, providing all attendees with a four-day platform to focus on planning, networking, and discovering what lies ahead for the ICT industry.

Transforming Connectivity: Managed Services in the Era of Web 3.0
Tuesday, 21 January, 3-3:45 PM
Location: MPCC, Coral 1

WISPAMERICA

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Customer Service Desk
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff

Pursuing network autonomy and deploying IPv6,
Learning to use the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) to protect your routes,
Updating Whois data,
Looking into the IPv4 waiting list, reserved block to facilitate IPv6 deployment, or transfers, or
Determining how your organization fits into ARIN’s fee schedule.

We’ll be happy to chat about all these things and more, including the latest updates from ARIN. Plus, we can aid with any current or planned resource requests.

2024 ARIN Election Results

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The 2024 ARIN Elections concluded at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 1 November, and ARIN wishes to congratulate those elected by the community to serve on the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC) and the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC).

Board of Trustees

Ron da Silva has been elected, and incumbents Peter Harrison and Chris Tacit have been re-elected to the Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term commencing 1 January 2025. I hope you will join me and the rest of the Board of Trustees in thanking William Charnock, Chris Roosenraad, Keith Mitchell, John Brown, David Zumwalt, Shernon Osepa, Mike Burns, Altie Jackson, Philip Inshanally, and Adrian Schmidt for their participation in this year’s election. Their interest in contributing to ARIN’s future, and their concern for the governance of the organization and the Internet are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to their continued participation.

ARIN 54 Meeting Report Now Available

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN54.

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 54, whether at home or in person in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Special thanks to our network sponsor, Rogers; webcast sponsor, Google; platinum sponsor, Kalorama IPv4 Brokers & Advisors; silver sponsor, IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank; and exhibitor sponsor, IPXO, for helping make ARIN 54 possible.

Veterans Day Closing Information

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 11 November, in observance of Veterans Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 12 November.

ARIN Makes Second Contribution to IETF Endowment

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:31:00 -0400

In 2015 the Internet Society (ISOC) replaced its “Open Internet Endowment” with “The Endowment for Sustainability of the Internet Engineering Task Force,” created to provide the IETF with direct financial support aimed at ensuring long-term, sustainable funding for the development, evolution, and use of open Internet protocols.

In a demonstration of ARIN’s support for the work of the IETF and the thousands of volunteer contributors from around the world who work to develop and maintain the open protocols that make the Internet possible, the ARIN Board of Trustees voted in January 2016 to approve contributing up to US$2 million to the endowment.

ARIN Makes Second Contribution to IETF Endowment

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:30:00 -0400

In 2016, the ARIN Board of Trustees approved contributing up to US$2 million to the Internet Society’s Endowment for Sustainability of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF Endowment), created to provide the IETF with direct financial support aimed at ensuring long-term, sustainable funding for the development, evolution, and use of open Internet protocols. An initial contribution of US$1 million was made in July 2016 in coordination with contributions from other Regional Internet Registries and the Internet Society.

ARIN 54 Attendees

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Some individuals may not be listed due to the privacy preferences they selected when registering for ARIN 54.

Name	Title	Organization
Ahmed Adeoshun	IT Director	Wagner College
Waqar Ahmad	Senior Delivery Specialist	Rogers
Mattias Ahnberg	CIO and Head of Security	Netnod
Omotayo Akintoye	IP Acquisition Specialist	Amazon
Adiel Akplogan	VP, Technical Engagement	ICANN
Arafat Al Hossain	Technical Consultant	AAH Telecom Consultancy Sercices Inc.
Daniel Alexander	Director	Comcast Cable
Muhammad Ali	Network Architect	Yukon University
Aladdin Alradhi	IPV6 Certified Trainer and Hall of Fame	Sheridan College
MD Saiful Amin	Manager, IT	Green Lever Solutions Inc
Stephen Andary	Founder	Stephen Andary / Jammin Music
Ken Anderson	Infrastructure Development and Support	Selkirk College
Gabriel Andrews	SSA	U.S. Department of Justice
Maame Ansah	Student Pharmacist	Rhodes University
Nicolas Antoniello	Technical Engagement Sr. Manager	ICANN
Yuli Azarch	CEO	RapidSeedbox
Samuel B. G.	Founder	Securitech Systems Inc.
Todd Baker	Assistant Director of Enterprise Infrastructure	Onondaga Community College
Eric Andrei Baleanu	President	InterLAN-IX
Venkata Surasindhu Bandlapalli	IT Team Lead	Colovore
Michael Barcroft	President	StormWeb Canada Hosting Inc.
Jennifer Barry	Mission Manager	USG
Jared Bartel	ACIO	Idaho State University
Jeff Bartig	Interconnection Architect	Internet2
Mike Beal	IT Manager	Rocky Mountain ATV
Sebastian Becker	Global Peering Manager	Deutsche Telekom AG
JoAnne Bender	Sr. Network Engineer	Internet2
Douglas Bentley	Director of Engineering	University of Rochester UnivIT
Dave Bernardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Franck Bertaud	Head of Networks & Systems Architecture and Engineering Dept	Canal+ Telecom
Cheryl Biswas	Advisor	IMA, Inc.
Jonathan Black	Executive Director	NANOG
Kevin Blanchard	President	Server Mania Inc.
Wendy Bloom	Enterprise Network Engineer	High Desert ESD
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Bhaskar Borah	Business Development	Larus
Jason Bothe	Vice President, Infra Connectivity	Moody’s
Lily Botsyoe	Graduate Student	University of Cincinnati
Maria Bouli	ADMIN	LARUS
Josh Bourne	General Manager	Kalorama Group
Chris Box	Distinguished Engineer	BT Group
Sally Braun	Director	First Mile Connectivity Consortium / Indigenous Connectivity Institute
E. Marie Brierley	President	Saatvik Advisors
Scott Brookshire	CTO	Energy Group Networks
John Brown	Principal Network Evangelist	ElastiFlow
Laura Bryson	CIO	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Buhrmaster
Huston Bundock	Owner	GigaLinx Communications LLC.
Tom Burns	Leasing	IPTrading
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
Michael Caldwell	CTO	getwireless.net / Dojo Networks
D. Lawrence Cameron	Consultant	Alternatives Inc
Douglas Camin	Chief Information Technology Officer	Coordinated Care Services Inc / ARIN AC
Dale Carder	Network Engineer	ESnet
Nancy Carter	Board of Trustees	ARIN
George Caylor	Sr. Network Architect	Schneider
Rock Chantigny	Senior Lead IT Strategist	HoC
Terrence Chatfield	Network Architect	Loudoun County Government
Melvin Cheng	BD Director	LARUS
Samson Chooi Wai Sing (Messrs. Chang Chooi & Co.)	Partner	Messrs. Chang Chooi & Co.
Xavier Clark	Software Engineer (ARIN Fellow)	Harris Computer
Dakota Cole	Network Engineer	New Hampshire Electric Coop
Junior Corazza	CTO	Telic Technologies
Stephane Cormier	IT	UMCS
Geoff Cost	PM / IPv4 Manager	Merit Network
Ian Couch	Network Planner	Tbaytel
Matthew Cowen	Consultant/Owner	dgtlfutures
Dana Cramer	Ph.D Student	Toronto Metropolitan University
Alex Csordas	Board Member	InterLAN-IX
Ron da Silva	CEO - Founder	Network Technologies Global
Angela Dall’Ara	Policy Officer	RIPE NCC
Alexandra Dans	Communications Director, The Americas	ICANN
Kim Davies	VP, IANA Services & President, PTI	IANA
Henry Clay Dean	Senior Director Network Operations	Mediacom Communications
Michael Deihs	Owner	Deihs Solutions
Anthony Delacruz	Sr Lead Engineer	Lumen
Carmen Denis	Board	LACNIC
Dipsy Desai	Ph.D. Student in Computer Science	University of Southern California
Richard Desjardine	Network Engineer	Hay Communications Cooperative Ltd
Mohammed Dewan	Sr Network and Cloud Architect	CyberInfoSecurity
Kirstin DiCecca	Sr Vice President/COO	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Andrew Dul	Network	8 Continents Networks LLC
Nejat Emaminejad	CTO	ASİA GREEN IT SYSTEM
Paul Emmons	Executive Director	Ninja-IX
Yilin Fan	CEO	QVQNETWORK LLC
Tom Fantacone	VP	IPTrading
Brad Fecker	DDI Engineer	State of Oregon
Azael Fernandez	Projects Leader	UNAM
Michael Flemming	Regional Director North America	GMO BRAND SECURITY Inc.
Michael Flowers	Network Specialist II	TDS Telecom
Erich Flynn	Network Engineer	GRCC
Bradley Freeman	Hybrid Cloud Specialist	Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Brendan Fry	Manager, Software Development	Bell Canada
Julianne Fuda	Gam	Cogent
Jenna Manhau Fung	Founder	Jen Z issues
Scott Gallacher	Manager, Product	TELUS
Andrew Gallo	Network Engineer	The George Washington University
Matthew Gamble	AC Member	ARIN
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Deepak Gera	Service Architect	Ericsson Inc
Kate Gerry	President	Converted Networks, LLC
Lisa Gerry	Corporate Development	Converted Networks, LLC
Bruno Gervasi	Director, Information Technology & Infrastructure	National Film Board of Canada
George Gibat	Senior Infrastructure Analyst	Memorial Healthcare
Gary Giesen	Director, Network Services	EGATE Networks Inc
Paul Gill	Sales Vice President	AT&T
Janine Goodman	Vice President	Avenue4 LLC
Elizabeth Goodson	Sr Manager, Data Network Planning	Lightpath
Cameron Gordon	Sales Director	Kalorama Group
Stuart Graham	Systems Engineer	Ohio Education Association
Richard Greenwood	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Rookayya Gulmahamed	Recorded Information Management Coordinator	Government of PEI
Robert Hale	Director - Infrastructure and Communications	Novant Health
Ryan Hamel	Engineer	None
Lynne Hamilton	CEO	Local Consultants
Chris Hansell	NOC	Rackspace Technology
Peter Harrison	CTO	Colovore LLC
Mark Hart	Network Engineer	Comcast LLC
Darrieux Harvey	Director of Meetings	NANOG
Michael Hawkes	General Manager	Mitchell Seaforth Cable T.V. Ltd.
Joel Hayden	Network Engineer II	Intermax Networks
Jeff Hennen	Director of Systems and Infrastructure	College of St Benedict/St Johns University
Eric Henry	IT Administrator	Milwaukee County Federated Library System
Tregenza Henry	Computer Scientist	RealmOne
William Herrin	Owner	Dirtside Systems LLC
Aaron Highfill	Network Engineer	Simmons Bank
Wade Hinton	CEO & Founder	Hinton & Company
Michael Hollyman	Distinguished Engineer	Verisign
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Lee Howard	Sr Vice President	IPv4 by Hilco Streambank
Amanda Hsu	Graduate Research Assistant	Georgia Institute of Technology
Andrew Hsu	Artificial Intelligence Research Intern	Saatvik Advisors
David Huberman	Director of Technical Engagement	ICANN
Carl Hunte	CIO	Essex County NJ
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Hisham Ibrahim	Chief Community Officer	RIPE NCC
Dennis Irizarry	Head of network engineering	Fireminds
Marcus Jackson	TPM/IP Registrar	Amazon Web Services
Altie Jackson	Capacity Planning Engineer	Liberty Latin America
Ole Jacobsen	Editor and Publisher	The Internet Protocol Journal
James Jokl	AVP and Chief Enterprise Aechitect	University of Virginia
Brian Jones	Director of Operations	Virginia Tech (ARIN-AC)
Tomas Jonsson	Senior Network Engineer	Spotify
Paulius Judickas	VP of Strategic Alliances	IPXO
Darren Kara	Network and DNS Engineer	Karasmatic
Mina Karimi	Operations Manager	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Nathan Kellyman	Managing Director	Small Island ICT Inc
L Sean Kennedy	Engineer	Amazon Prime Video
Tim Kevin	CEO	Zero Distance LLC
Hank Kilmer	Board of Trustees	ARIN
Kaj Kjellgren	Technical Ambassador	Netnod AB
Evghenii Kosatii	Tech Lead	Addrex, Inc.
Tomas Kostrian	Technical Specialist	DXC Technology
Julianna Kowlessar	PhD Student	York University
Kendrick Knowles	Advisory Council	ARIN
Tobias Kuettner	Network Engineer	GTT Communications
Marek Kupsta	CTO	Oncore Cloud Services Inc.
Marin Lazar	CISO	The Travel Corporation
Louie Lee	Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Wendy Leedy	Sr. Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Colin Legendre	President and CTO	Coextro
Samuel Levy	Owner	Kersip Operations LLC
Marc Lindsey	President	Avenue4 LLC
Dennis Lingo	Chief Information-Technology Officer	Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Erik Lipari	Network Engineer	telMAX
Heng Lu	CEO	LARUS LTD
Dennis Lundstrom	Network Architect	House of Commons, Canada
Shi Luo	Network Engineer	China Unicom (Americans)
Kiet Luong	Technical Director	Houston Christian University
Ian MacDonald	Consultant	Rally Residential & Communications Corp.
Mohibul Mahmud	Azure Cloud Engineer	Microsoft
Stephen Mann	Owner	Get Racked
Dinesh Manuwelge	Systems Programmer	LADWP
Richard Marriner	Owner	Marriner Technology Solutions
Brianna Martinez	Network Engineer	Google
Bryson Masse	Analyst	BBM Freelancing Inc.
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Fearghas McKay	Owner	Fergus McKay
Glenn McKnight	Info Officer	VSIG
Lavish Mensah	Programmes Officer, Finance and Social Media Manager	E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa
Catherine Middleton	Professor	Toronto Metropolitan University
Marija Miscenkove	Sales Executive	IPXO
Maitri Modi	Network Engineer	Intus Smart Network Solutions
Heather Moehring	Systems Administror IV	Texas A&M University
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Brian Morisette	Principal Network Engineer	Brightspeed
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon.com, Inc.
Mauro Mosczynski	Network Engineer	Epiq Systems
Dustin Moses	Network Engineer III	Intermax Networks
Denis Motova	CIO	B-Rock Crude Partners
Mehdi Moualek	Design Specialist	TELUS
Kiera Moyer	Marketing Coordinator	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Mellissa Mugford	SwoopIT Concierge	SwoopFiber
Alexander Muravya	Company Director	KLAB Networks LLC
Yong Ki Myung	Lead WAN Engineer	Chicago Public Schools
Namra Naseer	Graduate Student	Columbia University
Mansoor Nathani	Migration Specialist	Tucows
Riley O’Connor	President	Cubit Computer Ltd.
Tyler O’Meara	Owner	Penguin Networks
Sean Oliver	CEO	Pacific Delta Limited
Marcela Orbiscay	.	.
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Kevin Pack	Customer Engineering	NTT Data
Andy Pan	Tech Lead - Network	CAA Club Group
Jacob Pando	Network Engineer	Maxar Technologies
Curtis Parish	Senior Network Engineer	Middle Tennessee State University
Mahesh Parmar	System Admin 3	City of Calgary
June Parris	Associate	ISOC
Marden Paul	Director Policy, Governance, Assessment	University of Toronto
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Amber Pham	Executive Director	Northwest Access Exchange
Ian Phua	Legal Counsel	LARUS Limited
Bob Pierce	Owner	Pivotal Elements
Sergii Polishchuk	IT Professional	Infotec Manitoba
Amy Potter	Principal Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Christopher Quesada	Senior Director DNS Operations	Verisign
Edvinas Rackauskas	Technical Product Manager	IPXO
Ann Racuya-Robbins	Founder	wkbank
Robin Ratnasingham	Enterprise Architect	Netcrawler
Turia Raymond	Senior Director	University of South Florida
Josh Rayner	VP of Sales	Coloware
Giulia Reading	Senior Business Development Representative	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Gus Reese	Director of IP Edge Engineering / Advisory Council	Cogent Communications / ARIN AC
Kerrie-Ann Richards	Community Member	Public
Orin Roberts	IP Administrator	Bell Canada
Steve Rodrigue	Network Infrastructure Architect	i3D.net
Chris Roosenraad	Head of Security	GFiber
Brandon Ross	Owner	Network Utility Force
Alan Rowley	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Stephen Ryan	Counsel	ARIN
Bill Sandiford	Board Chair	ARIN
Brad Sapir	Director - Intellectual Property	AT&T
Leif Sawyer	Network Engineer	GCI Communication Corp
Daniel Schatte	Network Operations	Charter Communications / ARIN AC
Adrian Schmidt	Information Technology Director	General Conferece of the SDA
Kathleen Scoggin	Program Coordinator	American University
Robert Seastrom	Distinguished Engineer	Capital One (plus ClueTrust, ARIN BoT)
Arash Seyed Haghighi	Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure and Security	Smilegate West Inc.
Gregory Shapiro	Network Engineering	Iconic Internet
Steve Sheng	Sr. Director, Policy Development Support	Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Daniel Sheppard	Senior Network Analyst	University of Winnipeg
Steve Shorter	Senior Systems	sync.com
Hasan Siddique	Dir	Verisign
Karla Skarda	Senior Director, Registry	APNIC
James Snidal	Network Systems Architect / ISP Manager	Dal Projects
Robert Spalding	Director / Technical	Dreamride Technology & Mutimedia
Robin St-Pierre	Network administrator	i3D.net
Andrew Stanaitis	Consultant	CT-843 - Canlith Technologies Inc.
Angela Stanescu	Executive Director	InterLAN-IX
Eddie Stauble	Broker	Eddie@iptrading.com
Jonathan Stewart	Network Engineer	LES.NET (1996) INC
Alastair Strachan	Community Development Officer	RIPE NCC
Rune Stromsness	IT Infrastructure Department Head	Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Scott Sullivan	Consultant	System Software
Siva Sundaralingam	CEO	TAMILS - Tamilsoft Corporation
Russell Sutherland	Supervisor, Network Development	University of Toronto
Christian Tacit	Founder	Tacit Law
Tony Tauber	Engineering Fellow	Comcast
Adair Thaxton	Security Engineer	Internet2
Peter Thimmesch	President & CEO	Internet Tool & Die Company
Jonathan Tinsley	Network Infrastructure Supervisor	Powder River Energy Cooperative
Viput Traikityanukul	Business Development Executive	Larus Limited
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	CARIBNOG
James Troutman	Director	NNENIX
Sierra Udland	Contracts Manager	Amazon Web Services
Svetlana Visinscaia	Data Intelligence	Addrex, Inc.
joanne w	admin	larus
Clara Wade	Senior Tech Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
David Walden	Enterprise Infrastructure Architect	Precision Castparts Corp
Daniel Wang	Architect, IP Access Network	Cogeco
Matt Welch	Associate	Kalorama Group
Joseph White	Security Engineering and Threat Management Manager	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer / AC Vice Chair	TELUS / ARIN AC
Nathan Wilken	Executive Director of Engineering	Arizona State University
Valerie Wittkop	Program Director	NANOG
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	ARIN Advisory Council	Unaffiliated
Ivy Yang	Operator	eWanda Inc.
Benjamin Yee	IT Support Professional	CompuGroup Medical US
Eric Yurick	Internet Specialist	Gettysburg College

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
Jason Byrne	Senior Customer Success Analyst
Michael Crossin	Operations Technical Manager
John Davis	Communications Specialist
Alicia DiCiaccio	Instructional Design Specialist
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst
Reggie Forster	Ops. Director
Jennifer Fulmer	Staff Attorney
Amanda Gauldin	Project Manager
Tanya Gomez	Senior Billing and Service Agreement Administrator
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Specialist
Brad Gorman	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Manager
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Octavis Jones	Systems Administrator
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technology Officer
Misuk Kwon	Principal Resource Analyst
Jennifer Lee	Deputy General Counsel
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Debra Martin	Director, Engineering Program Management
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Leslie Nobile	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Therese Simcox	Sr. Exec. Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Experience Officer
Joe Westover	Director, Customer Experience and Strategy (CXS)

NOW CLOSED - Consultation on Reallocation Control Features

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

From 15 to 30 October, ARIN held a Consultation seeking feedback from the community on a suggested feature that would allow customers to manage the ability to control reallocations to their Organization (Org IDs) to protect against bad actors and reputational damage.

After reviewing and discussing the comments received during the consultation, ARIN plans to prioritize this feature for future development. Based on feedback received, ARIN will establish a per Org ID feature to allow reallocations to their organization. This option will be deployed with default value of “off” and will require customers to explicitly enable it to continue receive reallocations to their Org ID. Placement on the development roadmap remains to be determined but is considered a high priority. Once this feature is deployed on a priority basis, ARIN will evaluate further enhancements as sought by the community.

ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Thursday, 24 October 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome from the ARIN Board Chair

Hollis Kara: All right. Bill, would you like to come up and help me get this party started?

ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Friday, 25 October 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome, everybody, to day two of ARIN 54 in Toronto. Waiting for a few people to file into the room and we will get started. I’ll give them maybe a minute.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET at +1.703.227.0660.

Reminder - ARIN Will Only Support TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 Cryptographic Features Across All ARIN Services As of 3 February 2025

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On 3 February 2025, ARIN will deprecate the outdated versions of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) and will begin only using TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols across all our services. This is the 90-day notice of this change, intended to allow customers to ensure that all applicable software supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 protocols to avoid losing connectivity to ARIN services.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-11

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (30 October 2024)

Problem Statement

As the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses continues, ISPs and end-users face increasing challenges in managing their transition to IPv6. Many end-users require small amounts of IPv4 space to implement technologies like Carrier-Grade NAT (CG-NAT) or dual-stack environments, which are critical for their own IPv6 deployment efforts. Under the current NRPM 4.10 policy, ISPs are prohibited from reallocating portions of their IPv4 blocks to end-users, forcing these organizations to request larger, inefficiently used blocks (e.g., /24s) from ARIN.

ARIN 54 Day 2 Recap

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:35 -0400

ARIN 54 is done and dusted! Today marked the second and final day of our Public Policy and Members Meeting, which, as usual, seemed to go by in a flash. We enjoyed networking with friends old and new in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and virtually. Here’s a short summary of the final events of ARIN 54.

Power Play

Last night, in-person attendees had the opportunity to socialize with each other, continue discussions sparked by the meeting, and experience the finest collection of hockey artifacts in the world along with interactive exhibits at the home of the Stanley Cup, the Hockey Hall of Fame.

ARIN 54 Day 1 Recap

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:30:35 -0400

Greetings from Toronto, where the ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting began today. We’re delighted to welcome both new and established community members joining us in person and online for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more. Read on for a rundown of what has happened so far at ARIN 54.

Want to join in the discussions remotely? Register before tomorrow so we can invite you to the Zoom webinar.

Fostering Fellowship

This fall, the ARIN Fellowship Program once again included the opportunity for Fellows to take part in the NANOG conference directly preceding the ARIN meeting. The Fellows attending NANOG 92 had the chance to do some extra preparation for actively participating at ARIN 54 by networking with colleagues, establishing friendships, and learning from the discussions and presentations held Monday through Wednesday.

ARIN 54 Begins Today

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0400

The ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM ET! Join us over the next two days at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, 2024 ARIN Elections candidate speeches, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you can tune in to the live webcast of the meeting to simply watch the proceedings.

How to Attend the Meeting

Vote Now in the 2024 ARIN Elections

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Eligible Voting Contacts from General Members in Good Standing may now cast their ballots in the 2024 ARIN Elections to fill three seats on the ARIN Board of Trustees, five seats on the ARIN Advisory Council, and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Voting is open now through 7:00 PM ET, Friday, 1 November.

Voting Contacts may cast their ballot by logging in to ARIN Online and selecting the “Vote Now” link in the dashboard. Step-by-step instructions are available on our website.

NRO Announcement on AFRINIC

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This message is posted on behalf of the Number Resource Organization (NRO):

Re: Restoration of the Order Appointing the Official Receiver for AFRINIC

The NRO welcomes the announcement published on AFRINIC’s website, which reads as follows:

———–

The Supreme Court of Mauritius made the following ruling on 15 October 2024.

The ruling sets aside the appeal initiated by AFRINIC on 28 September 2023 and restores the judgement made by the learned Judge of the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court delivered on 12 September 2023.

Extended Maintenance Outage for ARIN's Payment Processing System starting 1 November

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN’s Payment Processing system will be unavailable starting at 12:00 PM ET on 1 November 2024. The maintenance window will conclude by 5:00 PM ET on 3 November. This extended outage is necessary for a major upgrade to ARIN’s billing system, and we will be unable to process payments for the duration of the maintenance.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Unresolved Legacy Registration Services Agreement Tickets Will Expire on 31 December 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As of 31 December 2023, ARIN has stopped accepting requests for a Legacy Registration Services Agreement (LRSA) and legacy fee cap. Throughout 2024, we have worked with customers to complete the requests that we were unable to process before the end of 2023. Because these requests were submitted in 2023, the organizations have been permitted to complete these transactions and sign an LRSA, as well as maintain the benefit of the legacy fee cap.

Consultation on Reallocation Control Features

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on a suggested feature that would allow customers to manage the ability to control reallocations to their Organization (Org IDs) to protect against bad actors and reputational damage. We are seeking community input on the specific functionality and the priority that should be placed on developing this feature.

ARIN can add a feature in the Organization record management section of ARIN Online that will allow customers the ability to manage reallocations to individual Org IDs. This feature would only be manageable via ARIN Online but would apply to reallocations to specified Org IDs using either ARIN Online or programmatically with our Registration RESTful Service (Reg-RWS).

Consultation on Reallocation Control Features

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Get Ready for ARIN 54

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is heading to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for ARIN 54. Our fall Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 24-25 October 2024 at the Westin Harbour Castle and virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. If you haven’t registered to participate yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN54 to get started.

NOW CLOSED – Consultation on ARIN FTP Retirement

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

From 20 September to 4 October, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community on retiring FTP protocol support, which serves data from ftp.arin.net. ARIN has operated an FTP protocol service for various reports and templates since its inception. The projected retirement date is on or after 31 March 2025, and it is noted that all data available via FTP is also available over HTTP and HTTPS.

After reviewing and discussing the comments received during the consultation, ARIN plans to move forward with work required to support the retirement of FTP. This includes coordinating with the other RIRs to ensure that the mirrors of the extended statistics data are migrated to HTTP/HTTPS, as well as determining an appropriate solution and implementing a method that will allow community members to run delta synchronization and mirroring of these data sets.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 54

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:45:00 -0400

It’s almost time for ARIN 54, and we are looking forward to gathering with the ARIN community both virtually and in person in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 24-25 October. At the last meeting, ARIN 53 in Bridgetown, Barbados, five Draft Policies and four Recommended Draft Policies were presented. Since ARIN 53, one Recommended Draft Policy was abandoned, and the remaining three Recommended Draft Policies were adopted by the ARIN Board of Trustees and were implemented on 21 August with Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) 2024.1. We have received seven new proposals, bringing us to a total of 12 Draft and Recommended Draft Policies to be discussed at the ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting.

The NRO Invites Internet Community to Participate in ICP-2 Questionnaire

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Number Resource Organization (NRO), the coordinating body for the global Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), is calling on individuals in the global Internet community to participate in a questionnaire focused on a proposed principles document that will be used to update the Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2).

ICP-2, first created in 2001, identifies the criteria for an organization seeking to become a new RIR. In October 2023, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) was asked by the NRO Executive Council to update the ICP-2.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:20:39 -0400

On Friday, 4 October 2024, ARIN fulfilled 117 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 36 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

REMINDER - Automatic Creation of Managed IRR Route Objects upon RPKI ROA Generation Coming Soon

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In the software release scheduled for 4 November, ARIN plans to implement new features in ARIN Online that will provide tighter integration of ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) routing security services. These improvements are informed by the community consultation that closed on 20 September 2023.

Based on feedback received from our community during the consultation, ARIN plans to deploy the following features in ARIN Online and in our Application Programming Interface (API) for Hosted RPKI:

How to Prepare for ARIN Elections in Six Simple Steps

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0400

Voting is the primary responsibility of our General Members, as it helps direct the future of the organization’s governance and the development of Internet number resource policy. As we prepare to open the polls in the 2024 ARIN Elections, we encourage you to take some time to create a voting plan to help you learn about this year’s candidates running for the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC) and the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC).

The 2024 Slate of Candidates for ARIN Elections

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The 2024 ARIN Slate of Candidates has been amended to reflect that Matthew Gamble has withdrawn as a candidate from the election for the Advisory Council.

Candidates for ARIN Elections

ARIN Elections will be held online from 3:00 PM ET Thursday, 24 October, through 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 1 November. These elections will fill three seats on the Board of Trustees, five seats on the Advisory Council (AC), and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) for terms beginning 1 January 2025.

2024 ARIN Elections Candidate Forum

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Candidate Forum will provide voters — and the whole ARIN community — with the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for the Board of Trustees and where they stand on the issues important to you and your organization.

The Candidate Forum will run for approximately 90 minutes and will be presented via Zoom webinar and livestreamed on the ARIN YouTube channel. Note that the audience cannot participate; only the candidates and the moderator can speak during the event.

ARIN Bits: September 2024

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:15:00 -0400

Harvest season may be upon us as summer gives way to fall, but we’re continuing to sow seeds and nurture growth of programs, services, and outreach. Following an overflowing second quarter, July, August, and September have also included a bushel of changes, upgrades, and offerings. In this edition of Bits we’ve gathered important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming items, including: how to get involved in next month’s Public Policy and Members Meeting and ARIN Elections; the new Registration Services Plan fee schedule and Number Resource Policy Manual; this year’s grant recipients; industry events on our calendar; and much more. So settle in and feast on all the latest info on what’s happening at ARIN and in our community.

New Search Method for ARIN Reg-RWS

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

4 October 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.15 on confirmed receipt, asking ARIN to add a method to Reg-RWS to be able to query all Networks for an Org Id.

There is another open suggestion for Reg-RWS improvements that includes the one you are requesting, so we are closing your suggestion as a duplicate and retaining the current suggestion for tracking until a definitive course of action is determined.

Consultation for the Retirement of FTP Protocol Use at ARIN

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on retiring FTP protocol support, which serves data from ftp.arin.net. ARIN has operated an FTP protocol service for various reports and templates since its inception. All the data that is currently provided via FTP is also available over HTTP and HTTPS.

ARIN is working to remove redundant and seldom-used services to allow future efforts to focus on the improvement of core services, reduce residual technical debt, and increase our security posture. Removing the FTP protocol aligns with these objectives.

Consultation for the Retirement of FTP Protocol Use at ARIN

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Broadband Operations Forum

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

An Overview of ARIN Essentials: From Account Creation to Routing Security
Tuesday, 1 October
Presented by ARIN Chief Experience Officer John Sweeting, Senior Product Owner, Routing Security Brad Gorman, and Senior Technology Architect Jon Worley

Join ARIN leaders to discover how your organization can effectively engage with ARIN. Learn essential best practices for setting up your account and accessing the support you need. You’ll also explore how to utilize the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and the Internet Routing Registry (IRR) to safeguard your routes. Finally, stay updated with the latest organizational developments at ARIN and learn how to remain actively involved with the community.

ARIN 54 Hotel Discount Expiring Soon

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We are quickly approaching the ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting, being held on 24-25 October. If you are planning to join us in person in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, please note that Thursday, 26 September, is the deadline for ARIN 54 attendees to receive the discounted hotel rate of CA$339 plus tax at the Westin Harbour Castle.

We strongly encourage you to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered to attend ARIN 54 yet, please visit https://arin.net/ARIN54 to register today.

The Business Case for IPv6: Recovering and Monetizing IPv4 Addresses

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth post in our Business Case for IPv6 series. Read the other posts here.

One set of network operators has the strongest and clearest incentive to deploy IPv6: those holding a lot of IPv4 addresses.

Since the IPv4 market began, around 2010, thousands of organizations have transferred addresses. At the time of writing a single /16 is worth millions of dollars on the transfer market. Those millions can turn an IT department into a revenue center and fund other critical initiatives.

ARIN to Host Virtual Candidate Forum for 2024 Board of Trustees Election

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As part of the 2024 ARIN Elections, ARIN will host a virtual Candidate Forum on Wednesday, 16 October, at 2:00 PM ET. The forum will provide voters — and the whole ARIN community — with the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for the Board of Trustees and where they stand on the issues important to you and your organization.

NOW CLOSED – Consultation on ARIN Online Change Notifications

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

From 26 August to 9 September, ARIN conducted a consultation to gather community feedback on potential options for implementing change notifications for resource holders in ARIN Online. The two options presented were email notifications or the creation of a REST endpoint.

Based on the feedback received, there was strong support for implementing email notifications as the initial and most broadly useful option for ARIN customers. Email was favored due to its ease of adoption, integration capabilities with existing systems, and practicality for organizations of all sizes. While there was recognition of the potential benefits of a REST endpoint for larger organizations with more advanced needs, the consensus was that this option could be considered in a future phase after the successful deployment of email notifications.

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Registration Services Plan (RSP) Fee Schedule Change - Effective 1 January 2025

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier this year, ARIN conducted a community consultation to gather input on a proposed method for structured adjustments to the ARIN Registration Services Plan (RSP) fee schedule. Like most organizations, ARIN experiences customary adjustments in operating expenses (such as staffing and contracted services) and must periodically adjust its fees to maintain a balanced alignment between operating costs and revenue.

The consultation presented two approaches for consideration: continuing with the current practice of significant adjustments as needed every few years on an irregular basis or adopting a proposal for a structured approach via an RSP fee schedule that incorporates an annual increase each year of no more than 5 percent (with each year’s amount subject to Board approval). The proposed structured approach offers a predictable and manageable change in fees that better aligns with the budget planning processes of many organizations within our community, compared to the existing practice of more significant increases occurring at irregular intervals.

Introducing the ARIN 54 Fellows

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 54, our fall Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 24-25 October in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 54 Fellowship Program!

A Hybrid Experience

The Fellowship Program will once again be conducted in a hybrid format. The agenda will include:

Three virtual sessions introducing the workings of the organization and the Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 54 Meeting Orientation, and
Participation in ARIN 54 either virtually or in person in Toronto.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an experienced ARIN community member.

The 2024 Slate of Candidates for ARIN Elections

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Candidates for ARIN Elections

ARIN Board of Trustees Candidates:

John Brown (Qualifications not Confirmed)
Mike Burns (Qualifications not Confirmed)
William Charnock (Well Qualified)
Ron da Silva (Well Qualified)
Peter Harrison (Well Qualified)
Philip Inshanally (Qualifications not Confirmed)
Altie Jackson (Qualifications not Confirmed)
Keith Mitchell (Well Qualified)
Shernon Osepa (Qualifications not Confirmed)
Chris Roosenraad (Well Qualified)
Adrian Schmidt (Qualifications not Confirmed)
Chris Tacit (Well Qualified)
David Zumwalt (Well Qualified)

ARIN Advisory Council Candidates:

Reminder of Upcoming Deadline for ARIN’s Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Enforcement for ARIN Online

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On 7 October 2024, ARIN will lock all remaining ARIN Online accounts that have not enabled multifactor authentication (MFA).

As of 1 February 2023, ARIN requires MFA on all new ARIN Online accounts. Users with accounts created before February 2023 were notified and encouraged to log in at their earliest opportunity, where they would be prompted to set up MFA. This step was taken to provide stronger security for the registry, reduce the risk of fraud, and increase confidence in the integrity of their ARIN resources.

Announcing the 2024 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Now in its sixth year, the ARIN Community Grant Program provides funding for projects that improve the Internet and make positive contributions to the Internet community in the ARIN region. We are pleased to announce our 2024 grant recipients and share the impactful projects they will be working on.

Exploring Potential Use Cases of RPKI Signed Checklist (RSC) Under RFC 9323

Internet Society | Reston, Virginia, USA | Grant amount: US$20,000

Congratulations to the 2024 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Community Grant Program provides financial grants in support of initiatives that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment, advance ARIN’s mission, and broadly benefit the Internet community within the ARIN region.

ARIN has funded more than 20 projects since the program’s launch in 2019, and we are pleased to announce the 2024 ARIN Community Grant Program recipients:

Exploring Potential Use Cases of RPKI Signed Checklist (RSC) Under RFC 9323
Internet Society
Reston, Virginia
Project funding: US$20,000

ARIN-prop-338: IPv4 Transition Efficiency Reallocation Policy (ITERP)

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

NOW CLOSED – Consultation on API Key Handling

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

From 8 August to 23 August, ARIN held a Consultation seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to increase the security for Application Programming Interface (API) key handling, specifically allowing the option to pass API keys in the header of a Restful Payload, and to use IP address range bounding to limit the validity of an API key. The benefit of this potential improvement is that it would give users options to make their API keys more secure and bring ARIN in line with best practices for API key handling.

Congratulations to the ARIN 54 Selected Fellows

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in Internet governance, number resource policy, and professional growth in the Internet industry. Twice a year, Fellows are selected in advance of an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting to engage with the community and attend the meeting. The ARIN 54 Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend the 92nd meeting of the North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG), held in the days preceding ARIN 54.

Deadline Approaching — Make Sure Your Organization Is Eligible to Vote in ARIN’s Upcoming Elections!

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

To participate in this year’s ARIN Elections, organizations must be classified as a General Member in Good Standing as of 5:00 PM ET on Monday, 9 September 2024.

General Members are in good standing if the organization is current on all annual fees and has a valid Voting Contact on record.

If you are currently associated with an ARIN General Member, please ensure your organization has no overdue invoices on file and that you have designated a Voting Contact in your account before 5:00 PM ET on 9 September.

Labor Day Closing Information

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will close early on Friday, 30 August, and be closed on Monday, 2 September, in observance of Labor Day. On 30 August, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 3 September.

Are Differences in RIR RPKI Implementations Hindering RPKI Adoption?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:15:00 -0400

A few months ago we shared the outcomes that are guiding the work that we are doing as part of the NRO RPKI Program. We mentioned that we would like to learn more about the community’s expectations regarding consistency across the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) in their Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) implementations, with the ultimate goal of defining what a single, global RPKI system would look like.

We want to learn more about the experience of managing resources across multiple RIRs to understand whether differences in RIR RPKI implementations are hindering RPKI adoption, particularly in terms of Route Origin Authorization (ROA) creation. If so, we aim to identify which differences are the most problematic, so we can focus on making those aspects of the RPKI system more consistent.

Consultation on ARIN Online Change Notifications

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement, suggested by a community member, that ARIN create a modern mechanism that allows resource holders to be notified of any changes to resources or accounts they manage.

The stated benefit of this potential improvement is that it would allow greater control over valuable resources and increase the accuracy of ARIN’s database.

We have identified two options to create these notifications:

Email: The least “modern” option, but this would be consistent with other ARIN notifications, and mirrors what is available through the other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). This would take approximately three months to develop once work is scheduled.

Consultation on ARIN Online Change Notifications

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The stated benefit of this potential improvement is that it would allow greater control over valuable resources and increase the accuracy of ARIN’s database.

We have identified two options to create these notifications:

NRPM 2024.1 - New Policies Implemented

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

At their meetings on 3 June 2024 and 19 August 2024, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

ARIN-2023-1: Retire 4.2.1.4. Slow Start
ARIN-2023-6: ARIN Waitlist Qualification
ARIN-edit-2024-3: Edit 6.5.8.3 Section 2
ARIN-2023-5: Clean-up of NRPM Sections 4.3.4, 4.4, 4.10 and 6.10.1

These policies are now in effect. A new version of the ARIN Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) has been published on the ARIN website. NRPM version 2024.1 is effective as of 21 August 2024 and supersedes the previous version.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-10

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (18 July 2025)

Problem Statement

This proposal aims to modernize the registration-related policies in Section 4 by introducing language that is meant to remind ISPs of the importance of registration when feasible for the benefit of the community.

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Freezing Reallocations

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 August 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.13 upon confirmed response, asking that ARIN create a feature to allow customers to freeze reallocations to their organizations (Org IDs) to protect against bad actors and reputational damage.

We are investigating the options and implications of adding this functionality and will be presenting our recommendations to the community for consultation.

We are closing your suggestion as it will be referred to community consultation. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is heading to Ottawa!

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy RPKI? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our September ARIN on the Road event in Ottawa.

Ottawa, Canada

Tuesday, 24 September 2024
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET
Brookstreet Hotel

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN - and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! Register early to reserve your seat. For more information, please visit https://arin.net/arinontheroad. We hope to see you there!

ARIN on the Road: Ottawa

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN - and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Discover how ARIN participates in global Internet governance activities.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! For more information, please visit https://arin.net/arinontheroad.

Consultation on API Key Handling

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on a potential improvement to increase the security for Application Programming Interface (API) key handling, specifically allowing the option to pass API keys in the header of a Restful Payload, and to use IP address range bounding to limit the validity of an API key. The benefit of this potential improvement is that it would give users options to make their API keys more secure and bring ARIN in line with best practices for API key handling.

Consultation on API Key Handling

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 54 Registration Now Open

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is now open for the ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 24-25 October 2024 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 54 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, ARIN Election candidate videos, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, a variety of updates from the Internet community, and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 57

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:59 -0400

Registration is now open for the ARIN 57 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 19-22 April 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, and online via Zoom.

ARIN 58

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:59 -0400

ARIN 59

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:59 -0400

As of 3 February 2025, ARIN Will Only Support TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 Cryptographic Features Across All ARIN Services

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Historically, ARIN has allowed the use of a wide range of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) algorithms to enable secure, encrypted communication between our customers and services. Currently, ARIN supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 as well as a subset of the stronger algorithms within TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and SSLv3 specifications for publicly available services such as ARIN.net mail, Whois-RESTful Web Service (Whois-RWS), Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP), ftp.arin.net, and Resource Public Key Infrastructure Repository Delta Protocol (RRDP). The remainder of ARIN services, including the ARIN website and Registration RESTful Web Service (Reg-RWS), only support TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3.  

Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet Governance Forum brings together interested parties in key discussions to shape the future of Internet public policy in a multistakeholder setting.

Einar Bohlin, Vice President of Government Affairs, will be attending.

ITU World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24)

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) is held every four years. During this conference the working methods, work program, and structure of the Study Groups of the ITU’s Telecommunications Sector (ITU-T) will be defined for the next period occurring 2025-2029.

Einar Bohlin, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending.

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2024-9

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (23 June 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

ARIN policy 2024-9 “Remove Outdated Carveout for Community Networks” is fair and impartial, technically sound and has the support of the community to move to recommended status. The policy, if adopted, will retire sections 2.11 and 6.5.9 regarding Community Networks from the NRPM as there is no longer any advantage to obtaining space as a community network, and qualifying for community space is in fact more difficult than without the community requirements.

CITEL 45 Meeting of PCC.I

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending this meeting of the Working Group for the Preparation of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) meeting occurring later this year in October 2024.

ITU-T Standardization Advisory Group

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The role of the ITU-T’s Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) is to provide advice and guidance to ITU-T’s study groups, members, and staff, while taking into consideration the requirements of all members, including those from both developed and developing countries, as well as from various industries and governments. This meeting has even greater importance as it provides input into WTSA taking place later this year. Einar Bohlin, ARIN’s VP of Government Affairs, is planning to attend in person at the ITU in Geneva, Switzerland.

Automatic Creation of Managed IRR Route Objects upon RPKI ROA Generation Coming Soon

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Based on feedback received from our community during the consultation, ARIN plans to deploy the following features in ARIN Online and in our Application Programming Interface (API) for Hosted RPKI:

ARIN-prop-337: Registration Requirements and Timing of Requirements With Retirement of Section 4.2.3.7.2

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

IEEE CQR 2024

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Keynote
Tuesday, 10 September, 8:40 AM-9:20 AM PT
Presented by: John Curran, ARIN President and CEO

Internet2 Technology Exchange

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Presentation: Planning your RPKI ROA
Wednesday, 11 December, 8:30-8:50 AM ET
Presented by: Brad Gorman, ARIN Senior Product Owner, Routing Security, and Steve Wallace, Internet2 Director, Routing Integrity

A practical step-by-step guide for planning your RPKI ROAs and how to create and maintain them in ARIN’s Hosted RPKI environment. In addition, this session will address the needs of organizations that use DDoS scrubbing services wish to migrate their IP addresses to the cloud and distribute their IP addresses to downstream users.

Update on ARIN’s Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Enforcement for ARIN Online

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As of 1 February 2023, ARIN requires multifactor authentication (MFA) on all new ARIN Online accounts. Users with accounts created before February 2023 were notified and encouraged to log in at their earliest opportunity, where they would be prompted to set up MFA. This step was taken to provide stronger security for the registry, reduce the risk of fraud, and increase confidence in the integrity of their ARIN resources. As of 15 July 2024, 154,974 of accounts have not completed MFA setup; of these, 135,122 are not associated with any Internet number resources.

Mohibul Mahmud

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Mohibul Mahmud participated in the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program that took place 28 September-26 October 2023.

Journeying from Novice to Contributor: My Path into ARIN Policy Development

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:30:00 -0400

My venture into the ARIN community was driven by a fusion of curiosity and deep-seated desire to explore the intricacies of Internet governance and policy development. The ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting proved to be a pivotal moment in this journey — the inception of my meaningful engagement within this dynamic community.

Exploring Draft Policies

ARIN 52 provided an immersive dive into the realm of draft policies, covering a wide array of topics crucial for the allocation and management of Internet resources. Despite being a newcomer, I felt compelled to contribute my perspectives, and I actively participated in discussions. This proactive engagement served as a crash course, enriching my understanding and appreciation of the intricate policy landscape within ARIN.

Publication of Received Nominations

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN recently completed the calls for nominations for the 2024 elections for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). The 2024 ARIN Elections will be held 24 October–1 November to fill three seats on the Board, five seats on the Advisory Council, and one seat on the NRO NC.

The following individuals submitted all required information to be considered as candidates.

Board of Trustees

John Brown
Mike Burns
William Charnock
Ron da Silva
Peter Harrison
Philip Inshanally
Altie Jackson
Keith Mitchell
Shernon Osepa
Chris Roosenraad
Adrian Schmidt
Chris Tacit
David Zumwalt

Advisory Council

Lily Botsyoe
E. Marie Brierley
Matthew Cowen
Matthew Gamble
William Herrin
Kathleen Hunter
Andrés Mayhew
Daniel Schatte
Alicia Trotman
Chris Woodfield

NRO Number Council

Andrew Gallo
Frank Petrilli
Amy Potter

An independent, third-party vendor will evaluate and assess all nominees based on the answers provided in the nomination questionnaire and potential interviews of the nominees. Nominees for the Board will all be interviewed, subject to background checks, and further evaluated against criteria set in the guidance letter provided by the Board of Trustees.

Apply Today for the ARIN 54 Fellowship Program

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400

The call for applications to the ARIN 54 Fellowship Program is out! We are excited to once again bring selected Fellows to our Public Policy and Members Meeting, this time taking place in Toronto, Canada, in October. Fellows will have the option to participate in the North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG) meeting in the days leading up to ARIN 54.

For more than 15 years, the ARIN Fellowship Program has been an important part of our Public Policy and Members Meetings, broadening our engagement and helping newcomers to the community gain a better understanding of the work we do at ARIN.

Register Today for ARIN’s RPKI Training Webinar

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is now open for our free “Enhance Your Routing Security Using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI” webinar. Join Brad Gorman, ARIN’s Sr. Product Owner, Routing Security, as he walks you through how ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) can help enhance the security and integrity of your network.

Wednesday, 31 July
2:00 PM ET

Get your RPKI journey started by learning the steps to use ARIN’s Hosted RPKI service, including understanding key pairs, RPKI components, and how to create your first Route Origin Authorization (ROA).

Webinar — Enhance Your Routing Security Using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Enhance Your Routing Security Using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI

You may have heard about Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and how it can help enhance your network security, but what is it and what is it all about? Get started with the steps to use ARIN’s Hosted RPKI service, including understanding key pairs, RPKI components, and how to create your Route Origin Authorization (ROA).

In this webinar, participants will:

Gain a clear understanding of RPKI and its purpose
Identify the key components of RPKI infrastructure
Use the prescribed steps to successfully create a ROA in ARIN’s Hosted RPKI

Who’s Leading the Charge for IPv6 in the Caribbean?

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:30:00 -0400

Year-Over-Year Progress

The latest data from 2024 reveals significant progress and shifts in the IPv6 adoption landscape across the Caribbean. Saint Barthelemy, Puerto Rico, and Dominica continue to lead the charge, increasing their IPv6-capable percentage of traffic year-over-year and maintaining their top three spots in the ranking. Just behind them is French Guiana, which jumped up in rank by 18 positions thanks to a significant 26.13 percentage point increase in IPv6 traffic capability.

Independence Day Closing Information

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will be closed on Thursday, 4 July, in observance of Independence Day. ARIN phone and chat services will also be closed for staff training on Friday, 5 July.

ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 8 July. All tickets will be queued for response when we reopen on 8 July.

Accelerating IPv6 Adoption in the Caribbean

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:10:00 -0400

Internet growth depends on IPv6, and the Caribbean countries and organizations within the ARIN and LACNIC regions have unique characteristics and challenges when it comes to achieving that growth. While they have already achieved a good level of IPv6 allocation and assignment penetration, new deployments are more essential than ever. IPv6 is no longer an option but a necessity. Internet users want access to the entire Internet, and this means access to both IPv4- and IPv6-enabled websites and applications.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:30:39 -0400

On Wednesday, 26 June 2024, ARIN fulfilled 68 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 33 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Apply Today for the ARIN 54 Fellowship Program

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Learn more about Internet governance, number resource policy, and the ARIN community by becoming an ARIN Fellow. Applications for the ARIN 54 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.

Apply Today!

Applications are now being accepted through 24 July 2024. 

Fellows will attend virtual sessions before and after the ARIN 54 Public Policy and Members Meeting, held 24-25 October 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and may attend ARIN 54 either in person or virtually at the discretion of the Fellowship Selection Committee. Fellows may also choose to participate in NANOG 92, held 21-23 October in Toronto.

ARIN Gears Up for Intensified Caribbean Outreach Activities

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:45:00 -0400

The Caribbean is brimming with potential for digital growth and development. To support our stakeholders and help foster a robust, secure, and interconnected Internet throughout the region, ARIN’s Government Affairs Department (GAD) has a busy Caribbean outreach schedule lined up for the second half of 2024.

In the coming months, I will be actively participating in a series of key events across the region along with other ARIN staff. We will be connecting and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and industry leaders, exploring opportunities for increased collaboration, and addressing critical issues impacting Internet connectivity and governance in the Caribbean.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-8

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:20:44 -0400

Current Text (25 June 2024)

Problem Statement

In order to promote aggregation, the NRPM currently allows initial allocations up to a /16. However, the entire IPv6 address space only contains 65536 /16s, and the space allocated to IANA for globally routable purposes only contains 8192 /16s. Therefore, a /16 is a sufficiently large portion of the IPv6 address space that the goal of conservation starts to outweigh the goal of aggregation.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-7

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (13 December 2024)

Problem Statement

The Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) often treats general purpose and special purpose IP addresses differently. Unfortunately, we don’t have a convenient to use term to describe these categories, so policy often becomes either excessively wordy or does not correctly capture the intent. Examples of this can be found in section 4.1.8 of the NRPM, and in (currently pending) Draft Policies ARIN-2023-8 (where the fact that 4.4 and 4.10 space isn’t counted against an organization is repeated numerous times) and ARIN-2022-12 (where the text does not exclude 4.4 and 4.10 allocations from being counted against an organization, but it is the intent that those allocations should be ignored). Additionally, temporary allocations under section 11 are rarely carved out, even when 4.4 and 4.10 are, even though it is likely the policy’s intent that these too should be ignored.

Call for Nominations Extended for ARIN Board of Trustees

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:30:39 -0400

By request of the 2024 Nomination Committee, ARIN has extended the Call for Nominations for three seats on the Board of Trustees. Nominations will now be accepted through 7:00 PM EDT on 1 July 2024.

Candidates elected to full terms will serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2025, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms.

Nominations may be submitted at:

Board of Trustees: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Board-Nom

Nomination Information

Anyone may submit a self-nomination for a seat on the Board if they meet the nomination guidelines.

Add Change Notification Feature

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 July 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.11 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN create a mechanism that allows resource holders to be notified of any changes to resources or accounts they manage.

We are investigating the options and implications for adding this functionality and will be presenting our recommendations to the community for consultation.

We are closing your suggestion as referred to community consultation. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Create IRR and RPKI-only Point of Contact

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

1 July 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.12 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN provide a “routing security” POC that only has the ability to change IRR and RPKI items.

We appreciate you taking the time to review and discuss the features of the current Routing POC option, noting that on further review the current option does have limitations in place that make it suitable for your needs. In the conclusion of this discussion, you withdrew this suggestion.

Update to ARIN's RPKI Service Access

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As of today, all customers with directly held Internet number resources under an ARIN Agreement (RSA/LRSA) may use ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) without explicit acknowledgement of the RPKI Terms of Service (TOS) within ARIN Online.

All use of the RPKI service, including but not limited to creation, modification, and usage of RPKI objects, is subject to ARIN’s RPKI TOS. The requirement to adhere to the TOS is implicit, and no step to acknowledge is required prior to using this service.

ARIN Bits: June 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:45:00 -0400

Ah, summer. The season of fun, sun, and … keeping up the hard work of a Regional Internet Registry! A busy first quarter led us into an April, May, and June that have been just as action-packed. In this edition of Bits we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming items, including: the 2024 ARIN Elections cycle, process and procedure updates, community participation and funding opportunities, industry events on our calendar, and much more. Read on to learn about all the goings-on at ARIN and in our community.

ARIN-prop-336: Remove outdated carveout for Community Networks

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Sections 2.11 and 6.5.9 define Community Networks, and provide special dispensation for Community Networks to receive only a /40 of IPv6 space. When these sections were last materially updated in 2017 (ARIN-2017-8), the smallest allowed allocation to a normal ARIN LIR was a /36, so the Community Networks sections still provided value. In 2020 (ARIN-2020-3) however, the NRPM was amended such that any LIR may request to receive only a /40 for any reason. As such, the carveout for Community Networks to receive a /40 is no longer necessary, and potentially confusing.

Nomination Period for ARIN Elections Closes Monday, 24 June

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN would like to remind the community that we are accepting nominations now through Monday, 24 June, at 7:00 PM ET to fill three seats on the Board of Trustees, five seats on the Advisory Council (AC), and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Candidates elected to full terms will serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2025, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms.

Juneteenth Closing Information

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will be closed on Wednesday, 19 June, in observance of Juneteenth. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Thursday, 20 June.

20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The 20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and 3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum from 21 to 24 August, 2024, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Georgetown, Guyana. Convened by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, this multistakeholder forum addresses technical, policy, cybersecurity, and privacy issues. ARIN will be collaborating with local and international leaders in shaping the future of Internet governance in the Caribbean.

ARIN Law Enforcement Forum

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Law Enforcement Forum will take place in Kingston, Jamaica, from 7 to 9 October, 2024. In collaboration with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions, Jamaica Constabulary Force, and LACNIC, this forum offers a platform for law enforcement professionals to share knowledge and best practices. Topics include countering online threats and enhancing cybersecurity cooperation. Leslie Nobile and Bevil Wooding will be primary facilitators in this critical dialogue.

CaribNOG 28/CarPIF 10

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The 28th Regional Meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) and the 10th Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum (CarPIF) will be held in Willemstad, Curaçao, from 19 to 20 September 2024. This event gathers computer network engineers, peering coordinators, and other technology professionals and Internet stakeholders to share ideas and experiences. ARIN is once again a proud supporter of these important forums.

Bevil Wooding, ARIN’s Director of Caribbean Affairs, and Brad Gorman, Senior Product Owner, Routing Security, will be present during this two-day event.

Connected Caribbean Summit

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Mark your calendar for the third edition of the Connected Caribbean Summit at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon from 10 to 12 December. ARIN will once again be a main collaborative partner for this event. ARIN will be co-hosting a Public Policy Forum with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and a Justice Forum with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS). This summit is a major catalyst for digital resilience, innovation, and transformation, addressing Internet development challenges and opportunities. Engage with regional leaders and explore strategies for a connected Caribbean future.

CTU ICT Week 2024

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN’s Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding and Senior Director of Trust and Public Safety Leslie Nobile will be present during this weeklong event.

School of Digital Transformation & Innovation in the Caribbean

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The School of Digital Transformation & Innovation in the Caribbean will be held at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union headquarters in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from 12 to 15 August, 2024.

ARIN Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding will be joining other regional experts to address challenges such as inadequate telecommunications infrastructure and financial constraints. This event engages in critical analyses of global digital trends and their impact on sustainable Caribbean development.

Nominations Now Open for the ARIN Board of Trustees, ARIN Advisory Council, and NRO Number Council

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is accepting nominations now through 7:00 PM ET on Monday, 24 June, to fill three seats on the Board of Trustees, five seats on the Advisory Council (AC), and one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Candidates elected to full terms will serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2025, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms.

If you are interested in becoming involved in ARIN governance or Internet number resource policy, review the information below and submit your nomination today!

Albuquerque NOG

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at this daylong technical conference for the broadband community. ARIN Chief Experience Officer John Sweeting, Senior Technology Architect Jon Worley, and Senior Product Owner of Routing Security Brad Gorman will be speaking at this event.

APNIC 58

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

IETF 120

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

IT Modernization Summit

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On 11 June, federal government and industry leaders will convene to discuss their experiences with federal IT modernization. This all-day summit will cover a broad spectrum of topics such as IPv6, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and advanced computing. This event is co-hosted by the General Services Administration (GSA), the Federal IPv6 Task Force and the Information Technology Industry Council. Join us virtually or in person at the GSA headquarters.

No badge required, and escorts are available (please bring valid photo ID). Questions? Contact the GSA IT Modernization Division at dccoi@gsa.gov.

LACNIC 42

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

LogicomUSA: CONNECT Conference

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s Talk About Network Services
Tuesday, 17 September, 9:40-10:25 AM, Coral Ballroom A & B
Participants include ARIN Chief Experience Officer John Sweeting and Director of Customer Experience and Strategy Joe Westover

Hear updates from the LogicomUSA network services team and meet network services guests from ARIN and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).

IPv6 with ARIN — Network Services Track
Tuesday, 17 September, 1:00-1:45 PM, Coral Ballroom A & B
Presented by: ARIN Chief Experience Officer John Sweeting and Director of Customer Experience and Strategy Joe Westover

Wispapalooza

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Achieve Network Autonomy with IPv6
Wednesday, 16 October, 8:30-9:30 AM

Discover the essential steps to acquire Internet number resources for achieving full network autonomy with IPv6 from your upstream providers in this informative session. Learn practical strategies and considerations for implementing IPv6 in your network to enhance scalability, address space availability, and future-proof your infrastructure. Gain insights into navigating the processes and requirements involved in obtaining IPv6 allocations and assignments. Additionally, explore the current landscape of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), including updates to services, fees, and membership structures that impact IPv6 deployment. Join us to empower your network with IPv6 and stay ahead in the evolving Internet ecosystem.

ARIN Community Grant Program Application Deadline Extended

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

If you have a project that needs funding, is noncommercial in nature, and benefits the Internet community within the ARIN service region, it’s not too late to apply to the 2024 ARIN Community Grant Program. The application deadline has been extended to Sunday, 23 June, so send your application in today!

2024 Grant Application

If you’re not familiar with ARIN’s Community Grant Program, read our recent post on the ARIN Blog to learn a little more about it.

ARIN’s Email Template Processor has been Retired

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:30:39 -0400

As first announced on 11 January 2024, on Monday, 3 June, ARIN retired the email template processor used to report reassignments. As of today, ARIN will no longer accept or respond to these email templates.

We encourage users to explore ARIN’s Reg-RWS service, which is a secure and efficient means of interacting with ARIN’s database. Visit https://arin.net/webinars to view our free “Reg-RWS Basics: Automate Management of ARIN Records with API” webinar to get started.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, at +1.703.227.0660.

ARIN-prop-335: Restrict the largest initial IPv6 allocation to /20

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Policy Statement

6.5.2.1b: Replace “In no case shall an ISP receive more than a /16 initial allocation.” with “In no case shall a LIR receive more than a /20 initial allocation.”

In Remembrance — Stacy Taylor (Hughes)

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and staff are shocked and saddened by the death of their friend and former Advisory Council colleague, Stacy Taylor (Hughes).

Stacy, known to many by her email handle “IP Goddess,” served on the ARIN Advisory Council from 2002 to 2014. But beyond her contribution to policy, for more than a decade Stacy brought a spirit of joy and welcome to the wider ARIN community.

Memorial Day Closing Information

Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will close early on Friday, 24 May, and be closed on Monday, 27 May, in observance of Memorial Day. On 24 May, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 28 May.

Building and Sustaining Caribbean Digital Infrastructure with IXPs and IPv6 Technologies

Tue, 21 May 2024 10:30:00 -0400

The ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, held 14-17 April in Bridgetown, Barbados, and online, began with an insightful keynote address titled “Building and Sustaining Caribbean Digital Infrastructure with IXPs and IPv6 Technologies.” Delivered by Brent Mc Intosh, Chief Technology Officer for MCNET-SOLUTIONS, this presentation drew attention to the unique challenges and opportunities within the Caribbean region, shedding light on why and how it can build and sustain digital infrastructure with Internet exchange points (IXPs) and IPv6 technologies to promote economic success. Read on for a recap of this keynote and the critical considerations, stakeholders, case studies, and strategies discussed.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-4

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (21 June 2024)

Problem Statement

The term “Internet Exchange Point” appears in the Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) as an entity eligible for special allocations and treatment but is not clearly defined. This proposal seeks to define the term as it relates to ARIN policies.

Policy Statement

2.18 Internet Exchange Point:

An Internet Exchange Point, also known as an Exchange Point, Internet Exchange, IX, IXP or NAP, is a shared, physical switching fabric used by three or more autonomous systems for the exchange of data destined for and between their respective networks.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-5

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (7 July 2025)

Problem Statement

The current NRPM Section 4.4 language hasn’t aged well. As the ARIN 53 policy experience report demonstrated, 4.4 has also become difficult to implement by ARIN staff. The growth and use of Internet Exchanges have also changed. The overhaul seeks to improve technical soundness, respect the privilege of a dedicated pool and to more closely observe conservation principles using clear, minimum and enforceable requirements and underscoring the value of routability of allocated prefixes as required.

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-6

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (3 May 2024)

Problem Statement

Section 2.4 of the NRMP defines “A Local Internet Registry (LIR) is an IR that primarily assigns IP addresses to the users of the network services that it provides. LIRs are generally Internet Service Providers (ISPs) whose customers are primarily end users and possibly other ISPs.” This statement differs from the intention of section 6.5.1a that allows section 6 to use LIR and ISP interchangeably. This proposal seeks to clarify the text in section 6.

Staff and Legal Review for Draft Policy ARIN-2024-5

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Staff and Legal Review (17 March 2025)

Staff Understanding

Staff understands that this draft policy seeks to address certain ambiguities in the current policy language and formalize existing ARIN practices.

Under current practice, Internet exchange points (IXPs) are typically allocated a /24. Requests for allocations larger than a /24 are evaluated based on other policies outlined in Section 4, including utilization requirements. The draft policy clarifies that IP addresses issued under Section 4.4 are intended exclusively for operational use directly related to the IXP and not for other purposes.

Announcing the 2024 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve on the ARIN Grant Selection Committee this year. We are pleased to announce the 2024 Committee:

Joe Westover, ARIN staff, Committee Chair
Michael Abejuela, ARIN staff
Peter Harrison, ARIN Board of Trustees
Chris Tacit, ARIN Board of Trustees
Anthony Delacruz, ARIN General Member
Kate Gerry, ARIN General Member

The Grant Selection Committee will evaluate all qualified grant project applications according to the selection criteria.

ROW 13

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Collaborating to Advance RPKI: New Initiatives and Global Progress
Tuesday, 4 June, from 13:05 to 13:30 UTC
Presented by: Brad Gorman, ARIN Senior Product Owner of Routing Security, and Sofia Silva Berenguer, NRO RPKI Program Manager

Recently, a collaboration was initiated between the Number Resource Organization (NRO) and the Regional Internet Registries to propel the advancement and global adoption of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). Sofia Silva Berenguer, the NRO’s RPKI Program Manager, will detail the program’s objectives and solicit feedback on its initiatives from the technical community. Following this, Brad Gorman, Senior Product Owner of Routing Security at ARIN, will offer a comprehensive update on RPKI adoption rates and other notable updates within the global RPKI community.

NANOG 92

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this event. Find us in the Yonge Room (Street Level – Conference Center) daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Tutorial: Create ROAs Today and Secure your Resources with ARIN’s RPKI Services
Tuesday, 22 October, 11:00 AM ET, Harbour A+B
Presented by: Brad Gorman, ARIN Senior Product Owner, Routing Security

NRO RPKI Program Blog Series: Part 2

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:50:00 -0400

In our previous blog post, we introduced the new NRO RPKI Program and what we are aiming to achieve:

“[…] the NRO RPKI Program aims to provide a more consistent and uniformly secure, resilient, and reliable RPKI service to help remove barriers currently experienced by network operators who create RPKI objects through multiple RIRs.”

We have now broken down that purpose into more specific outcomes that will guide our efforts.

Firstly, we want to gain a better understanding of what a single, global RPKI system would look like. We would like to know more about the expectations from the community in terms of consistency across the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) in their RPKI implementations.

Meet the 2024 Nomination Committee

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Erculiani, Dustin Moses, Roman Tatarnikov, and Matthew Wilder have been selected to join the 2024 Nomination Committee (NomCom). They are joining the appointed Board members and the community representatives serving since last year. The 2024 NomCom is:

Hank Kilmer, Chair
Tina Morris, ARIN Board Trustee
Brian Jones, General Member representative ¹
Matthew Erculiani, General Member representative ¹
Dustin Moses, General Member representative ²
Roman Tatarnikov, General Member representative ²
Matthew Wilder, General Member representative ²

¹ Term is for 2023–2024 Election Cycles (Matthew Erculiani is filling the remainder of Andrew Gallo’s term)
² Term is for 2024–2025 Election Cycles

FINAL REMINDER - ARIN Email Template Retirement Scheduled for 3 June 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:30:39 -0400

On 3 June 2024, ARIN will retire SWIP email templates for reporting reallocations and reassignments as described in the community Consultation conducted in November of 2023. After 3 June 2024, ARIN will not accept or respond to email templates.

We recognize this change is significant and have several alternative options for submitting reassignment information. To facilitate a smooth transition, we encourage users to explore ARIN’s Reg-RWS service, a secure and efficient means of interacting with ARIN’s database.

NOW CLOSED - Consultation on Approaches for Adjusting the ARIN Registration Plan Fee Schedule

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

From 3 April to 3 May 2024, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community regarding potential methods to adjust ARIN’s Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule to maintain a balanced alignment between operating costs and revenue, ensuring equitable cost recovery across its diverse community.

Given the ongoing nature of these expenses, and in pursuit of a sustainable fiscal strategy, the ARIN Board of Trustees asked for community input on two distinct approaches for future fee adjustments:

Provide Machine-Readable Versions of ARIN Micro-allocations

Sat, 11 May 2024 01:45:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

12 June 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.9 on confirmed receipt, asking ARIN to publish machine-readable micro-allocations lists.

There is another open suggestion to investigate automating this reporting to publish this data in JSON format, so we are closing your suggestion and retaining the current suggestion for tracking until a definitive course of action is determined.

Thank you for participating in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Regards,

Call for Nomination Committee Volunteers Extended

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is offering an extension on the call for volunteers to serve on the Nomination Committee (NomCom) through 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 10 May. The NomCom works to recruit candidates for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Terms for the NomCom are two years.

The current members of the Nomination Committee are:

Hank Kilmer (Chair)
Tina Morris, Trustee
Andrew Gallo, General Member representative
Brian Jones, General Member representative and Advisory Council member

ARIN-prop-334: 6.5.1a Definition Update

Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Apply for an ARIN Community Grant

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

At ARIN, we don’t take the health and growth of the Internet for granted, which is why we launched the ARIN Community Grant Program in 2019. Now entering its sixth year of providing financial grants in support of operational and research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and user environment, this program has funded 21 projects with a cumulative US$230,975 so far. And now it could be your turn to receive financial, networking, and logistical support for a project that benefits the ARIN community.

CANTO Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Visit our booth (#6) with LACNIC in the Exhibit Hall to chat with ARIN Chief Customer Officer John Sweeting, Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding, and Director of Customer Experience and Strategy Joe Westover.

ARIN 53 Meeting Report Now Available

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN53.

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 53, whether at home or in person in Bridgetown, Barbados. Special thanks to our network sponsor, C&W Business; our webcast sponsor, Google; and our bronze sponsor, IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank, for helping make ARIN 53 possible.

ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Monday, 15 April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: I think we’re going to get started. Welcome everyone to ARIN 53 in Barbados. I’m Hollis Kara, ARIN’s Director of Communications and human glow stick.

ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome back, everybody.

We’re happy to have you here today for day two of ARIN 53. I am Hollis Kara; you met me yesterday. You’re gonna see me a lot again today, welcoming a lot of folks on the stage. So let’s go through a few reminders before we get things started.

ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 3 Transcript - Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: So good to see everybody back today. Appreciate folks sticking through ‘til the end of the meeting. We have a few internal updates this morning before our break. When we come back, after the break, we will have our RPKI Deployathon.

ARIN-prop-333: Rewrite of NRPM Section 4.4 Micro-Allocation

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

The current NRPM Section 4.4 language hasn’t aged well. As the ARIN 53 policy experience report demonstrated, 4.4 has also become difficult to implement by ARIN staff. Growth and use of Internet Exchanges has also changed. The overhaul seeks to improve technical soundness, respect the privilege of a dedicated pool and to more closely observe conservation principles using clear, minimum and enforceable requirements and underscoring the value of routability of assigned prefixes as required.

Apply Now for an ARIN Community Grant

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Do you have a project that needs funding, is noncommercial in nature, and benefits the Internet community within the ARIN service region? Apply now for a 2024 ARIN Community Grant.

2024 Grant Application

ARIN-prop-332: Internet Exchange Point Definition

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

The term “Internet Exchange Point” appears in the NPRM as an entity eligible for special allocations and treatment but is not clearly defined. This proposal seeks to define the term as it relates to ARIN policies.

Policy Statement

2.18 Internet Exchange Point

An Internet Exchange Point, also known as an Exchange Point, Internet Exchange, IX, IXP or NAP, is a shared, physical, Ethernet switching fabric used by three or more autonomous systems for the exchange of data destined for and between their respective networks.

Nomination Committee Volunteers Needed

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is seeking volunteers to serve on the Nomination Committee (NomCom) to help recruit candidates for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). Terms for the NomCom are two years.

The current members of the Nomination Committee are:

Hank Kilmer (Chair)
Tina Morris, Trustee
Andrew Gallo, General Member representative
Brian Jones, General Member representative and Advisory Council member

ARIN-prop-331: Addition of definitions for General and Special Purpose IP Addresses

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

The NRPM often treats general purpose and special purpose IP addresses differently. Unfortunately, we don’t have a convenient to use term to describe these categories, so policy often becomes either excessively wordy or does not correctly capture the intent. Examples of this can be found in section 4.1.8, and in currently pending proposals ARIN-2023-8 (where the fact that 4.4 and 4.10 space isn’t counted against an organization is repeated numerous times) and ARIN-2022-12 (where the text does not exclude 4.4 and 4.10 allocations from being counted against an organization, but it is the intent that those allocations should be ignored). Additionally, temporary allocations under section 11 are rarely carved out, even when 4.4 and 4.10 are, even though it is likely the policy’s intent that these too should be ignored.

ARIN 53 Day 3 Recap

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400

We’ve concluded the third and final day of the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting! A huge thank you to all who participated in person and virtually and helped make this another productive and engaging event. To reference anything you’ve seen at the meeting, visit our meeting materials page. Over the coming days, links to the full transcript and webcasts will be added to this page as well. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what happened on Day Three — it’s brief, like the agenda was!

ARIN 53 Day 2 Recap

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Welcome back for your Day Two recap of the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados, and online via Zoom. Today’s highlights included reports from ARIN Community Grant recipients, presentations by ARIN staff, the second policy block of the meeting, and updates from each of the other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). Thanks to everyone who has joined us so far — we’ll see you again tomorrow at 9 AM AT/ET for the final day of the meeting.

ARIN 53 Day 1 Recap

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Greetings from the island oasis of Barbados, where the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting has officially begun! We’re excited to welcome both new and familiar faces joining us in Bridgetown and online for a great lineup of policy discussions, organizational updates, guest speakers, and more. Read on for a summary of what has happened so far at ARIN 53.

Want to join in the discussions remotely? Register before tomorrow so we can invite you to the Zoom webinar.

ARIN 53 Begins Today

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM AT! Join us over the next three days at the Hilton Barbados Resort in Bridgetown, Barbados, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you can tune in to the live webcast of the meeting to simply watch the proceedings.

How to Attend the Meeting

Reg-RWS Basics: Learn to Automate Management of ARIN Records with API

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:15:00 -0400

ARIN’s Registration RESTful Service, or Reg-RWS, is a secure and efficient method for interacting with ARIN’s database and managing your registration records. It can be used to automate tasks such as creating a recipient customer, submitting reassignment or reallocation information, modifying nets, and more.

As part of our preparations for the 3 June 2024 retirement of SWIP email templates for reporting reallocations and reassignments, we hosted a webinar to explain the benefits Reg-RWS can bring to customers’ organizations. With that training now available in our library of on-demand instructional webinars, you have 24/7 access to learning about creating and managing API keys and the four calls you will need most — simple reassignments that do not require any action by your customers.

ARIN RPKI Updates and Upcoming Enhancements

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:45:00 -0400

Encouraging and enhancing routing security is a top priority for ARIN, with significant work dedicated over the past year to improving our Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) services. These efforts will continue throughout 2024 as we implement further upgrades and adjustments, streamlining processes and adding features to facilitate an increasingly efficient and effective RPKI experience. Read on to learn about what took place in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024, as well as why customers utilizing the API should allocate time to transition to the new one.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:30:39 -0400

On Thursday, 4 April 2024, ARIN fulfilled 200 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 51 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Get Ready for ARIN 53

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is heading to beautiful Bridgetown, Barbados, for ARIN 53. Our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 14-17 April 2024 at the Hilton Barbados Resort and virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. If you haven’t registered to participate yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN53 to get started.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 53

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:45:00 -0400

ARIN 53 is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather both in person and virtually! Since ARIN 52 took place last fall, four Draft Policies have been added to the docket, bringing us to a total of nine policies to be presented at ARIN 53 in Bridgetown, Barbados — four in Draft Policy status and five in Recommended Draft Policy status.

To help you prepare to engage in these important conversations, here’s a look at the Draft and Recommended Draft Policies up for discussion during the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 14-17 April in Bridgetown, Barbados, and online. Policies will be discussed on Monday, 15 April, and Tuesday, 16 April, so be sure to mark your calendar and register today if you’d like to participate either on site in Barbados or from home via Zoom.

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 6 April

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:30:39 -0400

On Saturday, 6 April, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During this period, ARIN customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Koster
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

CaribNOG 27 and Caribbean Roundtable

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Consultation on Approaches for Adjusting the ARIN Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is currently evaluating potential methods to adjust our Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule and is inviting feedback from the community. Our goal is to maintain a balanced alignment between operating costs and revenue, ensuring equitable cost recovery across our diverse community.

In the past, ARIN has chosen not to automatically adjust the fee schedule annually, instead opting for larger, less frequent adjustments based on the changing landscape of ARIN’s operating costs. These costs include variations in staffing expenses, such as salaries and healthcare, as well as fluctuations in the cost of contracted services.

Consultation on Approaches for Adjusting the ARIN Registration Services Plan Fee Schedule

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

2023 Annual Report Now Available

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

After the end of each fiscal year, ARIN staff compiles and publishes an annual report. These reports contain information about the activities of ARIN’s staff, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Council, as well as ARIN’s activities within the global Internet community.

The 2023 ARIN Annual Report is now available for download at:

https://www.arin.net/about/corporate/annual/reports/2023_annualreport.pdf

The report includes:

An overview of ARIN’s mission, services, and structure;
Updates from the President and Chief Executive Officer and the ARIN Board of Trustees Chair;
A summary of 2023 accomplishments from ARIN’s executive team as well as service level reports;
Departmental highlights and outcomes;
A recap of the outreach and training events conducted in 2023;
An overview of ARIN’s Policy Development Process (PDP) and policy actions taken in 2023;
Activity reports from the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council; and
Internet number resource statistics for 2023.

The 2023 Auditor’s Report will be posted once it becomes available.

Volunteer to Serve on the 2024 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We are seeking volunteers to serve on the ARIN Grant Selection Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in selecting the 2024 ARIN Community Grant Program recipients.

The Grant Selection Committee is responsible for evaluating all qualified project applications according to the selection criteria and making recommendations to the ARIN Board of Trustees. All committee members will review applications in an online platform at their own pace from 24 June to 12 July and will convene via Zoom between 15 July and 2 August.

REMINDER — Email Template Retirement Scheduled for 3 June 2024

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Effective 3 June 2024, ARIN will be retiring SWIP email templates for reporting reallocations and reassignments as described in the community Consultation conducted in November of 2023.

Staff conducted analysis of email template usage and determined that this change will impact fewer than 75 organizations, and we are working with these customers directly to guide them through this transition.

We recognize that this presents a meaningful change for users, and ARIN has completed two major improvements to ease the impact prior to retiring the template processor:

ARIN Bits: March 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:45:00 -0400

While spring is just beginning to bloom around us, ARIN has been buzzing with the season’s energy since the start of the year. The first quarter of 2024 has offered a bouquet of updates, deployments, travel, and more as we steadfastly pursue our mission to enhance services and empower our community. In this edition of Bits we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: ARIN 53 and its Fellowship Program; changes in membership and governance participation opportunities; email template retirement; pending enhancements to our RPKI services; upcoming industry gatherings; and much more. Read on to learn about all the fresh things sprouting up at ARIN and in our community.

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2024-2

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (26 August 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Following a review of community feedback, staff and legal recommendations, and AC discussions, Draft Policy ARIN-2024-2: Whois Data Requirements Policy for Non-Personal Information, was found to conform to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. Based on being fair, impartial, and technically sound, this Draft Policy was moved to Recommended Draft state. If adopted by the board, it would further clarify what information is collected and published via ARIN’s public Whois service.

Editorial Update ARIN-edit-2024-3

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:08:44 -0400

Current Text (1 March 2024)

Problem Statement

A typo was discovered in the policy language that requires correction. An editorial change will accomplish this.

Policy Statement

Current policy:

When possible subsequent assignments will result it the expansion of an existing assignment by one or more nibble boundaries as justified.

We propose that the text should be:

When possible subsequent assignments will result in the expansion of an existing assignment by one or more nibble boundaries as justified.

Ability to Create ROAs for Reallocated Resources

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:07:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 April 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.06 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN permit organizations to create ROAs for resources that have been reallocated to them. As noted in your submission, this suggestion is the equivalent to Suggestion 2023.08: Allow Customers with reallocated resources to create ROAs which was received in June 2023 and referred to the Consultation.

Your support of this suggestion is appreciated and noted, and it will be referenced as part of the forthcoming Consultation. We are closing your suggestion as referred to community consultation. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is heading to Reno and Kansas City this spring!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy RPKI? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our two ARIN on the Road events this spring.

Reno, NV

Tuesday, 30 April 2024
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM PT
Innevation Center, University of Nevada, Reno

Kansas City, MO

Thursday, 2 May 2024
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT
Hotel Phillips Kansas City

ARIN on the Road: Kansas City

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN - and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! For more information, please visit https://arin.net/arinontheroad.

ARIN on the Road: Reno

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

Have facetime with key decision-makers at ARIN - and yes, lots of Q&A time.
Learn about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.
Connect with colleagues and find out how you can help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved in the ARIN community.

Registration is free and lunch is on us! For more information, please visit https://arin.net/arinontheroad.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Our work on this release has been completed, and all ARIN systems are operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, at +1.703.227.0660.

Results of Consultation on RPKI/BGP Intelligence

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:30:00 -0400

From 30 January to 8 March, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community regarding the level of information presented to the user when they are using ARIN’s Hosted Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) product. Currently when ARIN customers create Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN Online, they are only presented with the information in the ROA; they need to use third-party tools to predict the impact of creating the ROA on the global routing table.

Improving Regional Internet Registry Alignment in the RPKI Space

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:50:00 -0400

As a result of the Number Resource Organization (NRO) Strategic Review Process, which started in 2022, the NRO agreed to work toward providing a robust, coordinated, and secure Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) service as one of its main priorities.

The RPKI Steering Group, comprising routing security experts from all the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), collaborated to define the job description for the RPKI Program Manager and a global search was conducted in 2023. The NRO RPKI Program was formally launched with the onboarding of the Program Manager in January 2024.

Sofía Silva Berenguer

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:50:00 -0400

Sofía holds an MSc in Telematics Engineering and is an Ontological Coach. She works as the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Program Manager for the Number Resource Organization (NRO) and the Process and Productivity Engineer for the Registry Value Stream at APNIC. She joined the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) world in 2010 when she started working for LACNIC as a Hostmaster and Policy Officer. She then held a few different technical roles at LACNIC, as a Networks and Security Engineer first, then moving on to a role as a Senior Security and Stability Specialist. She joined APNIC in 2017 as a Data Scientist, then became a Product Manager and later a Productivity Coach.

ARIN 2023 Budget

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 2023 Budget (USD in thousands)
Category	Approved Budget⁷	Accounting Adjustments	U.S. GAAP Budget⁸
Operating revenue and support budget:
Registration maintenance fees	25,580	(509)	25,071	¹
Registration allocation and assignment fees	1,260	(89)	1,171	¹
Network transfers	1,713		1,713
Org create and recovery	130		130
Contributions	20	400	420	²
Other revenue	130		130
Total revenue and support	$28,833	$(198)	$28,635

Operating expenses budget:
Salaries, benefits and fringe	20,674	(1,194)	19,479	³
Travel and meetings	1,638		1,638
Travel	1,000		1,000
Meetings	638		638
Engineering operations and infrastructure	1,663	2,090	3,753
Data center colocation and data communications	639	8	647	⁴
Hardware, software and other computer costs	1,024	719	1,743	⁴
Depreciation and amortization		1,362	1,362	⁵
Professional services	1,221		1,221
Legal	477		477
Consulting and other professional services	745		745
Industry support	694		694
ICANN	200		200
NRO	200		200
Grant Program	60		60
Other industry support	234		234
Community outreach	255		255
On-the-Road and other training	30		30
Other outreach	225		225
General and administrative	1,813	(41)	1,773
Rent and occupancy	883	(276)	607	⁶
Insurance	211		211
Banking and treasury fees	434		434
Communications	116	(3)	113
Other office expenses	170		170
Depreciation and amortization		238	238	⁵

Total operating expense budget	$27,958	$855	$28,813
Excess of operating revenues (under) over operating expenses	$875	$(1,053)	$(178)

Capital expense budget:
Software	170	1,194	1,364	³
Hardware	1,067		1,067
Equipment financing	(800)		(800)
Net capital budget	437	1,194	1,631
Financing payments	423		423
Total capital budget/equipment debt servicing	$860	$1,194	$2,054

Note 1: Accounting adjustments for revenue relate to the deferred revenue recognition of certain registration billings.

ARIN 2024 Budget

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 2024 Budget (USD in thousands)
Category	Approved Budget⁷	Accounting Adjustments	U.S. GAAP Budget⁹
Operating revenue and support budget:
Registration maintenance fees	26,350	(464)	25,886	¹
Registration allocation and assignment fees	725	218	943	¹
Network transfers	1,750		1,750
Org create and recovery	150		150
Contributions	20	400	420	²
Other revenue	150		150
Total revenue and support	$29,145	$155	$29,300

Operating expenses budget:
Salaries, benefits and fringe	22,884	(1,341)	21,543	³
Travel and meetings	1,875		1,875
Travel	1,030		1,030
Meetings	845		845
Engineering operations and infrastructure	1,908	2,174	4,082
Data center colocation and data communications	641	(152)	488	⁴
Hardware, software and other computer costs	1,267	1,063	2,330	⁴
Depreciation and amortization		1,264	1,264	⁵
Professional services	1,180		1,180
Legal	433		433
Consulting and other professional services	747		747
Industry support	645		645
ICANN	230		230
NRO	275		275
Grant Program	60		60
Other industry support	80		80
Community outreach	410		410
On-the-Road and other training	30		30
Other outreach	380		380
General and administrative	2,024	(52)	1,971
Rent and occupancy	901	(296)	606	⁶
Insurance	202		202
Banking and treasury fees	636		636
Communications	113		113
Other office expenses	171		171
Depreciation and amortization		243	243	⁵

Total operating expense budget	$30,927	$780	$31,707
Excess of operating revenues (under) over operating expenses	($1,782)	$(626)	$(2,408)

Capital budget:
Software	170	1,341	1,511	³
Hardware	718		718
Equipment financing	(734)		(734)
Net capital budget	154	1,341	1,495
Financing payments	548		548
Total capital budget/equipment debt servicing	$701	$1,341	$2,043

Investment reserves:
Balance 1 January 2024	36,092		36,092
Estimated earnings at 7.3% (long-term reserve fund)		2,230	2,230
Estimated earnings at 4.0% (operating reserve fund)		222	222
Estimated withdrawals		(3,500)	(3,500)	⁸
Estimated Balance at 31 December 2024	$36,092	($1,048)	$35,044

Note 1: Accounting adjustments for revenue relate to the deferred revenue recognition of certain registration billings.

ARIN 53 Hotel Discount Expires Soon

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We are quickly approaching the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, being held 14-17 April 2024 just before CaribNOG 27. If you are planning to join us in person in Bridgetown, Barbados, for either meeting, please note that next Friday, 15 March 2024, is the deadline for attendees to receive the discounted nightly hotel rate of US$269 + taxes/fees at the Hilton Barbados Resort.

We strongly encourage you to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered to attend ARIN 53 yet, either virtually or in person, please visit https://arin.net/ARIN53 to register today.

NANOG 91

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The North American Network Operators’ Group is dedicated to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by inspiring, educating, and empowering our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network.

ARIN is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this event. Find us in the Sponsor Room (Suite #634) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

ARIN General Update
Monday, 10 June, 1:45 PM CT in City Beautiful Ballroom D/E
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

CEN Connect

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The CEN Member Conference offers a unique and exciting opportunity to bond and collaborate with over 600 of your colleagues and industry experts in an event crafted specifically for members by members. Featuring more training, collaboration, education, and networking than ever before, join us as we celebrate bringing our community together!

Protecting Your Routes with RPKI
Thursday, 9 May, 11:30 AM-12:20 PM ET
Presented by: Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

Midwest Broadband Operators Conference

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Midwest Broadband Operators Conference brings together leading industry speakers, experts, and regional governmental officials to discuss the status of broadband deployment in the Midwest and around the U.S.!

With over 100 attendees expected from ISP/WISPs/FISPs and Broadband Network Operators, this conference promises to be a great opportunity for networking and learning from some of the best in the business. Our speakers will cover a range of topics, from the latest trends and technologies to the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Plus, visit with 18+ vendors to talk about the latest and greatest products they have on display.

Midwest Peering Summit

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

An Overview of ARIN Essentials: Network Autonomy, IP Addresses, RPKI, Community
Thursday, 13 June, 10:00 AM
Presented by: ARIN Chief Customer Officer John Sweeting and Senior Technology Architect Jon Worley

Hear from ARIN’s Chief Customer Officer on how your organization can achieve network autonomy, then get updates on IPv6 growth, developments in routing security, and other ARIN community happenings from policy development to the upcoming ARIN Elections.

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NYSLGITDA Spring Conference

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The NYSLGITDA 2024 Spring Conference aims to bring together Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT Directors, and Technicians from New York State local governments. This conference is centered around the themes of Training, Technology, and Government, providing an opportunity for these professionals to share valuable information and insights. Attendees can look forward to a packed agenda featuring various sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations addressing pertinent IT topics in the government sector.

RIPE NCC 88

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

RPKI Service Improvement - Auto-IRR Route/6 Objects during ROA Creation

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:03:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 February 2025

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2024.03 on confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN re-enable auto-IRR route object creation at ROA creation.

Functionality to allow users to create auto-managed IRR route objects at ROA creation was re-deployed on 02 November 2024, with additional functionality to create auto-managed IRR route objects based on existing ROAs deployed on 13 January 2025.

This suggestion is now closed as completed. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

ARIN-prop-330: Edit 6.5.8.3 Section 2

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

A typo was discovered in the policy language that requires correction. An editorial change will accomplish this.

Policy Statement

Current policy: When possible subsequent assignments will result it the expansion of an existing assignment by one or more nibble boundaries as justified. We propose that the text should be:

When possible subsequent assignments will result in the expansion of an existing assignment by one or more nibble boundaries as justified.

RPKI/BGP Intelligence Consultation Extended Until 8 March

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is extending our ongoing consultation regarding proposed improvements to our Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services until Friday, 8 March.

We are seeking feedback from our community regarding the level of information presented to the user when they are utilizing ARIN’s Hosted RPKI product. Currently, when ARIN customers create Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN Online, they are presented only with the information in the ROA and need to use third-party tools to predict the global routing table impact of creating the ROA.

Meet the ARIN 53 Fellows

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:30:00 -0500

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 53, our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 14-17 April 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 53 Fellowship Program!

A Hybrid Experience

The Fellowship Program will once again be conducted in a hybrid format. The agenda will include:

Three virtual sessions introducing the workings of the organization and the Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 53 Meeting Orientation, and
Participation in ARIN 53 and CaribNOG 27 either virtually or in person in Bridgetown.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an experienced ARIN community member.

Congratulations to the ARIN 53 Selected Fellows

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in Internet governance, number resource policy, and professional growth in the Internet industry. Twice a year, Fellows are chosen in advance of an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting to engage with the Internet governance community and attend the meeting. This spring’s Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend CaribNOG’s 27th Regional Gathering in the days following ARIN 53.

ARIN Membership Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500

To help ARIN fulfill its mission, we rely on our members to participate in ARIN governance activities such as attending our Public Policy and Members Meetings, engaging in the Internet number resource policy process, and voting in ARIN Elections. With recent changes to our Fee Schedule, all ARIN customer organizations with Internet number resources under an ARIN agreement are now Members and may choose to participate in ARIN governance.

Effects of Fee Harmonization

In 2022, ARIN transitioned end user customers to the Registration Services Plan (RSP) Fee Schedule, based on total IPv4 and IPv6 resources held. This move was designed to ensure costs were distributed in an equitable manner by eliminating the fee differentiation between Internet Service Provider (ISP) and end user organizations. ARIN has recently completed that fee harmonization process by transitioning Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) to the RSP Fee Schedule. This change also eliminates the $550 ASN issuance fee for new ASNs and confers Service Member status to ASN-only customers who have an ARIN agreement. Now these organizations can participate in ARIN governance by requesting General Membership. We are pleased to have reached this milestone and to welcome all organizations with Internet number resources under an ARIN agreement to participate in ARIN governance.

LACNIC 41

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Presidents' Day Closing Information

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 19 February, in observance of Presidents’ Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 20 February.

ARIN-prop-326: Replace Specified Transfers with Monthly Single-Price Auction

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

IPv4 addresses are getting too expensive for small organizations. Large cloud providers are amassing huge IPv4 allocations, letting the value of their hoard disincentivize them from offering first-class IPv6. Bad actors are fraudulently obtaining IP addresses and flipping them for profit, interfering with price discovery and wasting resources on investigation and litigation efforts. IP leasing has become a haven for spam and other forms of abuse. The current transfer market approach embodied by NRPM 8.3 incentivizes speculation, hoarding, and fragmentation, rather than efficient allocation. Replacing it with a monthly single-price auction would reduce or eliminate the financial incentives underpinning these issues.

ARIN-prop-329: Whois Data Requirements Policy for Non-Personal Information

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

ARIN’s mission includes maintaining and distributing registration information about who holds Internet number resources (Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)) in a public database referred to as Whois. Whois provides network operators, technical troubleshooters, law enforcement, researchers, and other interested parties with information about which organization administers specific Internet number resources. Distributing this non-personal information is very much in the public interest of proper functioning of the Internet.

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Register Today for ARIN's Reg-RWS Basics Webinar

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN’s Registration RESTful Service, or Reg-RWS, is a secure and efficient method for interacting with ARIN’s database and managing your registration records. If you’re interested in learning how your organization can use Reg-RWS to automate tasks such as creating a recipient customer, submitting reassignment or reallocation information, modifying nets, and more, we invite you to attend our Reg-RWS Basics: Automate Management of ARIN Records with API webinar.

Join ARIN’s Senior Technology Architect, Jon Worley, for this free, one-hour webinar as he explains the benefits Reg-RWS can bring to your organization. For those organizations who utilize email templates for reporting information to ARIN, we encourage you to attend so you can be prepared for the retirement of email templates later this year.

Webinar — Reg-RWS Basics: Automate Management of ARIN Records with API

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Reg-RWS Basics: Automate Management of ARIN Records with API
Thursday, 22 February, at 2:00 PM ET

Draft Policy ARIN-2024-1

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (7 January 2025)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2024-1 conforms to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. This policy, if adopted, will add clarity to the NPRM by providing a clear definition of an Organization Identifier as section 2.18. It is fair, impartial, technically sound and has received support from the community.

Problem Statement

During work on a related policy proposal, the NRPM Working Group determined that a definition of Organization Identifier (Org ID) should be included in the NRPM to add clarity to the term and unify NRPM references to match the use of the term in other ARIN publications such as ARIN online.

Reclassification of Inactive General Members Completed 30 January 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:30:39 -0400

Effective 1 January 2022, organizations classified as General Members must have voted in at least one ARIN Election within the last three years to maintain their status, beginning with the 2021 election.

Consultation on RPKI/BGP Intelligence

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community regarding the level of information presented to the user when they are using ARIN’s Hosted Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) product. Currently when ARIN customers create Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN Online, they are only presented with the information in the ROA; they need to use third-party tools to predict the impact of creating the ROA on the global routing table.

We plan to add this functionality to a new RPKI dashboard that will allow a user to view the current RPKI validity state and the resulting impact to routing for the resources covered by the ROA. This will let users make more informed decisions about creating ROAs before confirming the changes and without leaving ARIN Online. This functionality will be available to ARIN customers who use ARIN Online. ARIN API users will need to use third-party tools to collect the same information.

Consultation on RPKI/BGP Intelligence

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Business Case for IPv6-Only Enterprise

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:30:00 -0500

This is the fourth post in our Business Case for IPv6 series. Read the other posts here.

Introduction

IPv6 has been my day job (and technology muse for well over a decade now. And while I’m pleased to have played any role at all in its global deployment, there’s much work that remains — particularly among enterprise networks where IPv6 deployment continues to lag behind service providers.

Previous entries in this blog series examined positive business cases for IPv6 through various contexts (e.g., service provider vs. enterprise, technological maturity, marketing). And within these contexts, IPv6 deployment offers various potential benefits (e.g., scale, business continuity, operational efficiencies, performance, and the messaging of competitive advantage).

Tom Coffeen

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Tom has more than 25 years of IT experience in network and data center architecture, deployment, operations, and management with key roles as VP of Network Architecture at global CDN service provider Limelight Networks as well as IPv6 Evangelist and Distinguished Architect at Infoblox. He’s the author of IPv6 Address Planning from O’Reilly Media and has provided IPv6 address planning guidance to many Fortune 100 companies, global enterprises, and U.S. government agencies. Tom blogs regularly for the Infoblox IPv6 Center of Excellence and is also a host on the Packet Pushers for the IPv6 Buzz podcast. Tom is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, where he currently resides.

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 53 Registration Now Open

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Registration is now open for the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 14-17 April 2024 at the Hilton Barbados Resort in Bridgetown, Barbados, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 53 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, a variety of updates from ARIN staff, and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

Waqar Ahmad

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Waqar Ahmad is working for a telecom operator in Canada. His previous role as an Enterprise Network Planner and Technical Implementation Specialist focused on multi-vendor Network Fabric architectures and designs, developing, and utilizing Network Automation tools. He has a Master of Engineering degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and holds Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. He is a member of the Internet Society Canada Chapter and an individual community member at ICANN. Waqar recently participated in the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program that took place 28 September-26 October 2023.

Navigating the Internet Policy Landscape: A Transformative Journey with ARIN

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:50:00 -0500

Embarking on my ARIN journey as a Fellow at the ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting held in San Diego, California, last October was more than just attending an event; it became a pivotal moment in my professional and personal growth. Before the fellowship, my knowledge of ARIN’s mission and function was very basic. However, the program opened my eyes to the vital work conducted by this organization. From policy development to community engagement, ARIN plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Internet policy.

Davon Baker

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Davon Baker serves as a local services manager in the multisector Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government, Government of Grenada. He is dedicated to implementing innovative technologies for the sustainable development of the Caribbean islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique. His passion lies in advancing sustainable development in small island environments through technology and innovation. An enthusiastic learner, Davon recently participated in the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program that took place 28 September-26 October 2023 and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Midwestern State University (Texas).

Beyond Boundaries: A Caribbean IT Manager's Sojourn into Internet Governance

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:50:00 -0500

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where the Internet intricately weaves itself into our daily lives, comprehending the inner workings of its operation is like unraveling a complex tapestry. Until September 2023, this enigma remained shrouded in unknowns for me. As an IT services manager at the local multisector ministry on the idyllic island of Carriacou, my responsibilities span various domains from climate change to coastal zone management. The world of Internet registries and governance was a realm I had yet to explore.

Email Template Retirement Scheduled for 3 June 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Effective 3 June 2024, ARIN will be retiring SWIP email templates for reporting reallocations and reassignments as described in the community Consultation conducted in November of 2023.

Staff conducted analysis of email template usage and determined that this change will impact less than 75 organizations, and we will be working with these customers directly to guide them through this transition.

We recognize that this presents a meaningful change for users, and ARIN has completed two major improvements to ease the impact prior to retiring the template processor:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing Information

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 15 January in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 16 January.

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 11 January

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On 11 January, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During this period, ARIN customers may not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

All ARIN systems have been restored and are now operating normally. We thank you for your patience. If you have additional questions, comments, or issues, please submit an Ask ARIN ticket using your ARIN Online account or contact the Registration Services Help Desk by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET at +1.703.227.0660.

Apply Today for the ARIN 53 Fellowship Program

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:15:00 -0400

The call for applications to the ARIN 53 Fellowship Program is out! We are excited to once again bring selected Fellows to our Public Policy and Members Meeting, this time taking place in Bridgetown, Barbados, in April.

For more than 15 years, the ARIN Fellowship Program has been a vital part of our Public Policy and Members Meetings, broadening our engagement and helping newcomers to the community gain a better understanding of the work we do at ARIN. For ARIN 53, Fellows will continue to follow a customized program of presentations from community experts and ARIN staff, enhancing their understanding of the complexities of ARIN and Internet number resource policies. Virtual sessions leading up to the meeting will provide additional time for focused discussion, structured mentorship, and educational content.

Apply Today for the ARIN 53 Fellowship Program

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Learn more about Internet governance, number resource policy, and the ARIN community by becoming an ARIN Fellow. Applications for the ARIN 53 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.  

Apply Today!

Applications are accepted 4-22 January 2024. 

Fellows will attend virtual sessions before and after the ARIN 53 Public Policy and Members Meeting, held 14-17 April 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados, and may attend ARIN 53 either in person or virtually at the discretion of the Fellowship Selection Committee. Fellows may also choose to participate in CaribNOG 27, held 17-18 April in Bridgetown following ARIN 53. 

Meet the 2024 Fellowship Selection Committee

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is pleased to announce the selection of the following individuals who have agreed to serve on the 2024 Fellowship Selection Committee:

Dan Alexander, ARIN Board of Trustees Member
E. Marie Brierley, former Fellow
Amanda Gauldin, ARIN Community Programs Manager (Chair)
Mohibul Mahmud, former Fellow
Glenn McKnight, former Fellow
June Parris, former Fellow

The ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee is chaired by a member from ARIN’s Office of the Chief Customer Officer and includes up to five volunteer representatives from ARIN’s General Member organizations, the ARIN Board of Trustees, and past ARIN Fellows. Their collective responsibility is to assess applications and select Fellows for participation in ARIN’s Public Policy and Members Meetings. For 2024, the Committee will select Fellows for ARIN 53 and ARIN 54.

Endorsement of Suggestion 2022.22

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

27 December 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.21 upon confirmed receipt, stating your support for open suggestion 2022.22. We acknowledge your position, noting that ARIN can not begin development until the ASPA standard is an IETF ratified standard. At that point, we will be able to code ASPA functionality, and we will make it available in our Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) environment for customer use.

Because there is an open suggestion for this work, your suggestion has been closed as a duplicate. We thank you for your feedback and participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Happy Holidays from ARIN!

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Holiday Closing Information

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 25 December and Tuesday, 26 December in observance of the December holidays. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Wednesday, 27 December.

ARIN Bits: December 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: ARIN Bits time! In this edition we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: reminders, results, reports, and Resource Public Key Infrastructure, along with Fellowship Program applications, upcoming industry events, and much more. Cozy up and read on for all the latest news from ARIN. We hope you enjoy the hap-happiest season of all!

Missed any previous editions? Find all past ARIN Bits posted on the blog.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On Tuesday, 19 December 2023, ARIN fulfilled 54 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 37 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Adapting to the Future of Network Security in Research and Education

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:30:00 -0500

Post adapted from the original on Internet2.edu.

A group of Internet exchange point (IXP) operators recently proposed a new standard for routing security that will likely gain traction in 2024. It signals a future where adherence to advanced routing security practices is not just beneficial but essential for robust and comprehensive Internet infrastructure access.

Is the U.S. research and education (R&E) community prepared for that future? Before we look ahead to what the new standard would mean for the community — and how we can take action now to prepare — let’s set the stage with some recent history.

Steven Wallace

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Steve Wallace promotes the adoption and improvement of routing security and integrity throughout the Internet2 community. He has been an active Internet2 community member for more than 24 years, having started as the engineer responsible for the team that built Abilene, Internet2’s first network.

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN-prop-328: Definition of Organization ID/Org ID

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

Policy Statement

Current: None

Proposed:

Section 2.18 Organizational Identifier (Org ID)

An Organizational Identifier (Org ID) is a record that represents a business, non-profit corporation, or government entity in the ARIN database. An entity must have an Organizational Identifier (Org ID) to request Internet Number Resources.

ARIN Shows Strong Support for Caribbean Development at Connected Caribbean Summit

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:50:00 -0500

ARIN demonstrated its staunch commitment to Caribbean development at the recent Connected Caribbean Summit, held at the Hilton Blue Lagoon in Miami on 5-6 December 2023.

The Connected Caribbean Summit is a unique, annual gathering uniting government, business, and justice sector leaders, along with other key stakeholders, for collaborative problem solving and accelerated Caribbean development. But more than an event, the summit is a call to action. ARIN is proud to play a role in connecting leaders across sectors for collective action in building a more safe, open, and resilient global Internet. Day one of the 2023 summit included plenary sessions providing insights into trends impacting the region, and day two featured targeted fora for business leaders, tech executives, and judicial and legal officers.

Matthew Cowen

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Matthew Cowen is an experienced consultant with more than 30 years of involvement in IT/Tech across various sectors. Having lent expertise to governments, NGOs, private enterprises, and individuals, Matthew’s professional footprint spans Europe, the Caribbean, and the French West Indies. He established dgtlfutures in 2018 to delve into the research and analysis of digital ecosystems within the Caribbean region. Matthew disseminates insights through paid consulting services and by educating degree students across three higher education institutions in Martinique. He holds certifications in Internet governance with LACNIC and four ongoing certifications in UNCTAD, encompassing Digital Identity, International Trade Statistics, Legal Aspects of e-commerce, and Digital Trade. Matthew participated in the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program that took place 28 September-26 October 2023.

An ARIN Fellow’s Experience: Why This Fellowship Is for Everyone

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:50:00 -0500

This summer, after umming and ahing for a couple years, I decided to apply for the ARIN Fellowship Program. I’m so glad I did! And now I’m pleased to be able to share my experience with the process and how the ARIN 52 meeting proceeded. A note about my personality to bear in mind as you read on: I’m generally introverted and discreet, tending not to open discussions with people I meet until I feel comfortable with them.

APRICOT 2024/APNIC 57

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN on the Road: Honolulu

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

CanWISP 2024

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Hilton Lac-Leamy for the Canadian Association of Wireless Internet Service Providers’ annual conference.

Achieving Network Autonomy
Wednesday, 14 February, 2:00-2:30 PM, Mozart Room
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

Do you have autonomy over your network? Having autonomy over your network means that your organization directly holds the rights for IPv4 and IPv6 address blocks and those addresses can be considered portable. Obtaining IP addresses directly from ARIN or through an approved transfer provides network autonomy and the ability to set your own routing security policies. The process of requesting IP addresses directly from ARIN is simple, and once obtained, your company will no longer be dependent on an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for its IP addresses. In this session, John Sweeting, the Chief Customer Officer of ARIN, will discuss the importance of network autonomy and the benefits of obtaining IP addresses directly from ARIN. He will also provide insights into the management of Internet number resources in ARIN’s service region, which includes the United States, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean.

CES 2024

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us in Las Vegas for the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. Get personalized assistance from ARIN staff on site at booth #2300 in the Westgate, Tech East.

FISPA Live

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

FISPA Live is the premier conference where leaders of the CLECs, WISPs, and ISPs convene, forging the industry’s future with unmatched expertise.

This premier solutions conference allows you to network and build relationships with others within this sector. Learn from those who have ‘been there before you’, and take away valuable insight that can help drive success within your organization.

ARIN General Update
Thursday, 1 February, 9:00 AM CT
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

ICANN 79

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

IETF 119

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Internet2 Community Exchange

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Presentation: Community Update on RPKI-ROA Adoption
Tuesday, 5 March, 11:40 AM-12:00 PM CT
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is a voluntary service offered by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) to prevent inadvertent misconfigurations and intentional IP address hijacking. It introduces a cryptographic mechanism that allows an Internet number resource holder to assertively declare the origin of a prefix(es) disseminated to the Internet, a practice known as Route Origin Authorization (ROA).

NANOG 90

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN General Update
Monday, 12 February, 1:30 PM ET in Symphony Ballroom
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

ARIN is a nonprofit, member-based organization that administers IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers in support of the operation and growth of the Internet. Hear from ARIN’s Chief Customer Officer on where the organization sits with IPv6 growth, the IPv4 Waiting List, and other notable organizational updates.

SCaLE 21x

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the 21st annual Southern California Linux Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America.

Planning Your IPv6 Network
Sunday, 17 March, 11:45 AM PT in Room 211
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

IPv6, the latest evolution of Internet Protocol, stands as the successor to IPv4. With its vast address pool, IPv6 connects a multitude of devices to the Internet while enhancing addressing and network traffic routing. With the depletion of free IPv4 addresses, organizations face the need to transition from IPv4 to IPv6 and acquire IPv6 address space for new networks. Are you prepared for the IPv6 transition but uncertain where to start? ARIN can guide you in determining the appropriate IPv6 address space for your organization.

WISPAMERICA

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Network Autonomy With IPv6
Tuesday, 5 March, 2:15-3:15 PM
Presented by: Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

ARIN 56

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:00:59 -0400

Read the ARIN 56 Meeting Report at https://arin.net/ARIN56.

Registration is now open for the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 30-31 October in Arlington, Texas, and online via Zoom. Register at https://arin.net/ARIN56.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 56 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, a variety of updates from ARIN staff, and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

Now Closed — Consultation on Email Template Processor Retirement

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:30:39 -0400

ARIN thanks those who provided valuable feedback during this consultation on the retirement of the email template processor used for the Shared Whois Project (SWIP). The feedback received will be factored into the timing and customer education and engagement efforts related to the template processor retirement, which is currently slated for 3 June 2024.

Regards,

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Refactor and Upgrade ntpd’s Extension Field Handling

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

2022 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Network Time Foundation (NTF) received an ARIN Community Grant in 2022 to align the Network Time Protocol (NTP) Project’s Reference Implementation with evolving standards while preserving legacy compatibility. Autokey, a significant feature of NTPv4 introduced in 1997, had gained prominence in the NTP community, culminating with the publication of the NTPv4 Standards in 2010. However, the project needed to reconcile discrepancies between the legacy codebase and the updated Extension Field headers.

Harlan Stenn

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Harlan Stenn began programming computers in 1971. He holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, and an MSE in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis. He has worked directly with NTP since 1992 and has been managing NTF’s progress in the first implementation of the Network Time Security draft IETF specification, driving NTF’s General Timestamp API Project, and incorporating the Ntimed Project into NTF.

RPKI Adoption in the ARIN Region: Exploring Subregional Trends

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

2022 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

The DNS Research Federation (DNSRF) received an ARIN Community Grant in 2022 to support its work promoting routing security in the ARIN region. The project’s goal was to showcase data on route hijacks and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) adoption and encouraging greater academic and industry scrutiny over routing security practices. The project aimed to leverage the Data Analytics Platform of DNSRF to facilitate academic and industry data analysis on BGP routing, routing incidents, and RPKI adoption.

Mark McFadden

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

With more than 30 years of operational and policy experience with IP addressing and Internet Governance, Mark has extensive experience in large-scale internet-working. He is a senior associate with Oxford Information Labs specializing in cybersecurity. Previous roles include Director for Internet Governance, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity at InterConnect Communications in the U.K., and Consulting Resource Manager for Addressing, Naming, and Protocol Issues at IANA. Since 2012, Mark has been a member of the U.K. delegation to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and he is an active contributor to work in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Mark supported the DNS Research Federation as an expert contributor to its RPKI grant project.

Volunteer to Serve on the 2024 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Volunteer now to serve on the 2024 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee! We are looking for up to five volunteers to serve a one-year term on this key committee responsible for selecting qualified individuals within the ARIN region to participate in our Fellowship Program.

Internet governance and number resource policy are powered by community participation. The ARIN Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in these aspects of the Internet and their professional growth in the industry. As a Fellowship Selection Committee volunteer, you have the opportunity to help identify and support future leaders within the ARIN community.

Matthew Pounsett

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:45:06 -0500

AS112 Project Website Improvements

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:20:00 -0500

2022 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

The DNS Operations, Analysis, and Research Center (OARC) received an ARIN Community Grant in 2022 to improve access to information on the AS112 project. AS112 is a community-operated Autonomous System that announces anycast service addresses for authoritative DNS servers. The service covers the RFC 1918 reverse tree and other non-globally unique domain names, and it is instrumental in keeping “junk” DNS queries from reaching the root or the in-addr.arpa servers operated by ARIN and other Regional Internet Registries.

Draft Policy ARIN-2023-8

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (27 June 2025)

Problem Statement

4.1.8 waiting times are too long, making justifications untimely by the time a request is met. New entrants to the waiting list are expected to wait three years for their need to be met under current policy, with a waiting list of around 700 at this point. Data indicates that reducing the current /22 maximum further to a /24 would significantly reduce this waiting period, and further tightening the requirements by replacing the /20 recipient maximum holdings with a /24, and preventing multiple visits to the waiting list queue.

Thanksgiving Closing Information

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will close early on Wednesday, 22 November and be closed on Thursday, 23 November and Friday, 24 November in observance of Thanksgiving. On 22 November, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 27 November.

Research Around Network and IP Management Obstacles

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:50:35 -0400

On the second day of the ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting held last month in San Diego, California, and online, IPXO Chief Technology Officer Vaidotas Januska delivered a presentation titled “Research Around Network and IP Management Obstacles” in which he shared insights gathered from interviews with more than 100 companies in the U.S. and Europe. Here’s a recap of Vaidotas’s presentation, which shed light on the challenges faced by organizations in managing IP data and the obstacles impacting efficient IP address utilization as well as network stability, planning, and security.

Time is Running Out! The Annual Fee Cap for New LRSA Entrants Expires on 31 December 2023

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Time is running out for organizations holding legacy resources to sign a Legacy Registration Services Agreement (LRSA) and become an ARIN Service Member before the fee cap expires on 31 December 2023.

As previously announced, ARIN will no longer offer this annual legacy fee cap for any legacy resources brought under a Registration Services Agreement (RSA/LRSA) after 31 December 2023. All organizations with active LRSAs entered into prior to 1 January 2024 will continue to have their fees capped for legacy resources covered before that date per the annual legacy fee cap. Any legacy resources brought under agreement from 1 January 2024 forward will be covered under the regular Registration Services Plan fees with no fee cap.

ARIN Achieves Compliance with SOC 2 Type 2 and PCI DSS Security Standards

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

October 2023 was a big month at ARIN. We hosted an amazing ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting, finished a record-breaking ARIN Elections cycle, and now I can officially say that ARIN also successfully completed its Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 audit for our Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and demonstrated compliance with the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) for ARIN Online.

Each of these are tremendous achievements for ARIN and for our community because they are testaments to ARIN’s efforts to safeguard our systems, services, and customer data.

ARIN Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Audit and PCI DSS Certification

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to announce that it has achieved successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 audit of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and has demonstrated compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for ARIN Online.

SOC 2 is a gold standard in security compliance developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). ARIN engaged an independent auditing firm to complete the SOC 2 Type 1 audit in December 2022 and the SOC 2 Type 2 audit on 31 October 2023.

The Challenges of RPKI-ROA Diffusion in Research and Education

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:40:35 -0400

The ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting, held 19-20 October 2023 in San Diego, California, and online, began with an insightful keynote address titled “The Challenges of RPKI-ROA Diffusion Within the U.S. Research and Education Community.” Delivered by Internet2’s Director of Routing Integrity, Steve Wallace, this presentation shed light on the complexities surrounding Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) adoption in Internet2’s community of higher education, research institutions, government entities, corporations, and cultural organizations. Read on for a recap of this keynote and the critical issues, barriers, and potential solutions discussed.

Veterans Day Closing Information

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Friday, 10 November in observance of Veterans Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, 13 November.

Connected Caribbean Summit

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Strengthening Caribbean Resilience | Accelerating Caribbean Development

The Connected Caribbean Summit is a pivotal gathering uniting the technology, justice, business, and public sectors to explore and devise strategies for expediting transformative action for Caribbean Development. This unique summit shines as a beacon of opportunity for fostering new levels of regional collaboration, uniting Caribbean chambers and businesses with key stakeholders and partners to provide actionable insights for trade facilitation, business resilience, and market growth.

ARIN 52 Meeting Report Now Available

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN52.

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 52, whether at home or in person in San Diego, California. And one more sincere thank you to our webcast sponsor, Google; our network sponsor, AT&T; and our bronze sponsor, IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank, for helping make ARIN 52 possible.

Consultation on Retiring Email Templates

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:30:39 -0400

The system used for managing email templates, also known as the template processor, is used for the Shared Whois Project (SWIP). This allows ARIN customers who reallocate or reassign resources to their own customers to report data to ARIN about these transactions to ensure that ARIN’s registry database is accurate and up to date. Currently, customers can report reassignment/reallocation data by using email templates, ARIN Reg-RWS, or ARIN Online. Specifically, the template processor is used to submit modifications for Organization, Points of Contact, and Network records.

Consultation on Retiring Email Templates

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

2023 ARIN Election Results

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The 2023 ARIN Elections concluded at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 27 October, and ARIN wishes to congratulate those elected by the community to serve on the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC) after an election that saw the highest ever total numbers of both General Member organizations and voting contacts participating.

Board of Trustees

Dan Alexander has been elected, and incumbents Nancy Carter and Tina Morris have been re-elected to the Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term commencing 1 January 2024. In addition, Chris Tacit has been elected to a one-year partial term to complete the seat left open by Bram Abramson’s resignation earlier this year. I hope you will join me and the rest of the Board of Trustees in thanking David Zumwalt, Khaled Koubaa, Andrew Dul, William Sylvester, Philip Duclos, and Jack Cathey for their participation in this year’s election. Their interest in contributing to ARIN’s future and their concern for the governance of the organization and the Internet are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to their continued participation.

3 Strategies for Ensuring the Security of Your Digital Infrastructure

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:45:00 -0400

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when we focus on safeguarding our digital assets. In today’s constantly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential. To help you thrive in this environment, we have identified three key recommended steps to take: adopting Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI); deploying IPv6; and implementing multifactor authentication (MFA). Read on for an overview of their benefits and resources to help you get started.

#1: Enhance Security with RPKI

Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) serves as a robust defense against malicious route hijacks and human error in the online realm. Imagine it as securing the roads to ensure the safe and unaltered passage of data traffic. RPKI accomplishes this by authenticating IP addresses and preventing unauthorized routing changes.

Anthony Clark

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Allow Third-Party ROA Creation by Block

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:02:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

31 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.17 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN allow third-party ROA creation by block, rather than be organization. We are investigating the options and implications for adding this functionality and will be presenting our recommendations to the community for consultation.

We are closing your suggestion as referred to community consultation. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Give Voting Rights to Qualified Facilitators

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

31 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.16 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN give voting rights to Qualified Facilitators. Given ARIN Elections are governed by the Bylaws which are subject to the approval of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be referred to the ARIN Board Chair for future consideration.

Thank you for your participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. This suggestion is now closed.

ARIN-prop-326: Replace Specified Transfers with Monthly Single-Price Auction

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

IPv4 addresses are getting too expensive for small LIRs. Large cloud providers are amassing huge IPv4 allocations, letting the value of their hoard disincentivize them from offering first-class IPv6. Bad actors are fraudulently obtaining IP addresses and flipping them for profit, interfering with price discovery and wasting resources on investigation and litigation efforts. IP leasing has become a haven for spam and other forms of abuse. The current transfer market approach incentivizes speculation, hoarding, and fragmentation, rather than efficient allocation. Replacing it with a monthly single-price auction would reduce or eliminate the financial incentives underpinning these issues and provide a valuable revenue source to fund ARIN operations.

ARIN-prop-327: Reduce 4.18 maximum allocation

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

4.18 waiting times are too long, making justifications untimely by the time a request is met. New entrants to the waiting list are expected to wait three years for their need to be met under current policy, with a waiting list of around 700 at this point. Data indicates that reducing the current /22 maximum further to a /24 would significantly reduce this waiting period, and further tightening the requirements by replacing the /20 recipient maximum holdings with a /24, and preventing multiple visits to the waiting list queue.

ARIN 52 Day 2 Recap

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:00:35 -0400

ARIN 52 is in the books! Today marked the second and final day of our Public Policy and Members Meeting, which, as usual, seemed to come and go in the blink of an eye. We enjoyed networking with friends old and new in San Diego, California, and virtually. Here’s a short summary of the final events of ARIN 52.

Brewing Up a Good Time

Last night, in-person attendees had the opportunity to socialize with each other, continue discussions sparked by the meeting, dabble in some karaoke, and enjoy the verdant environs and outdoor games at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens.

ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Friday, 20 October 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Are you folks ready to get this party started?

(Cheers and applause.)

ARIN 52 Day 1 Recap

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:00:35 -0400

Greetings from “America’s Finest City,” where the ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting began today! We’re delighted to welcome both new and established community members joining us in San Diego, California, and online for policy discussions, guest speakers, organizational updates, and more. Read on for a rundown of what has happened so far at ARIN 52.

Want to join in the discussions remotely? Register before tomorrow so we can invite you to the Zoom webinar.

ARIN Board Appoints Kevin Blumberg to NRO NC

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:30:39 -0400

ARIN is pleased to announce that Kevin Blumberg has been reappointed by the Board of Trustees to the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) from the ARIN region. Kevin will begin serving a three-year term on 1 January 2024.

Information on the NRO Number Council can be found at: https://www.nro.net/about/address-supporting-organization/the-nro-number-council/

ARIN would like to thank Kate Gerry and Lou DeVictoria for volunteering as candidates. We appreciate your participation.

Regards,

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

ARIN 52 Begins Today

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM PT! Join us over the next two days at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you can tune in to the live webcast of the meeting to simply watch the proceedings.

ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Thursday, 19 October 2023

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome to ARIN 52. I’m Hollis Kara, I’m ARIN’s Director of Communications, at least today.

Voting Now Open for the 2023 ARIN Elections

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Eligible Voting Contacts from General Members in Good Standing may now cast their organization’s online ballots in the 2023 ARIN Elections to fill four seats on the Board of Trustees and seven seats on the Advisory Council (AC). Voting is open now through 7:00 PM ET, Friday, 27 October.

Voting Contacts may cast their ballot by logging in to ARIN Online and selecting the “Vote Now” link in the dashboard. Step-by-step instructions are available on our website.

Micfo’s Amir Golestan Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding ARIN

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:40:00 -0400

Micfo’s Amir Golestan’s 5-Year Prison Sentence Comes Nearly Two Years After He Was Convicted of Defrauding ARIN and Includes Forfeiture of IP Address Rights and Financial Penalties

In May 2019, federal prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced their indictment of Amir Golestan and his company, Micfo, LLC, for defrauding ARIN. In November 2021, after nearly two days of trial — which included the important testimony of John Sweeting, ARIN’s Chief Customer Officer — Golestan and his company, Micfo, pled guilty to all 20 counts charged. After multiple delays in his sentencing hearing, on 13 September 2023, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel sentenced Golestan to five years in prison.

2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey Results

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is committed to delivering the best Internet number registry experience possible. To better understand the needs of our customers, we recently conducted our fourth community-wide customer satisfaction survey with the help of Rockbridge Associates, an independent contractor.

You can review the full report by Rockbridge Associates here:

https://www.arin.net/participate/community/community_surveys/2023_customersurvey.pdf

ARIN plans to use these survey results, along with customer feedback provided throughout the year using our Registration Services transaction surveys, the feedback button on the ARIN website, and the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process, to continue improving our services.

ITU-D Study Group 1: Enabling environment for meaningful connectivity

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN’s Nate Davis will be attending this event.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 52

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:50:00 -0400

ARIN 52 is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather with the ARIN community once again. Since ARIN 51 took place this spring, all seven Recommended Draft Policies discussed at that meeting were adopted by the ARIN Board of Trustees and implemented by ARIN staff.^* The remaining Draft Policy from the ARIN 51 docket, ARIN-2022-12: Direct Assignment Language Update, has been joined by seven new Draft Policies on the docket for the upcoming meeting.

Join Us Next Week at ARIN 52

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is heading to sunny San Diego, California, for ARIN 52. Our Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 19-20 October 2023 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort and virtually via the Zoom webinar platform. If you haven’t registered to participate yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN52 to get started.

Results of Consultation on Pending Functionality for Automatic Creation of IRR Route Objects for Uncovered ROAs

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:30:39 -0400

From 10 August to 20 September, ARIN held a consultation seeking feedback from the community regarding a specific aspect of the recent ARIN Online functionality that was deployed on 7 August 2023. This upgrade to ARIN Online brought several new features – including tighter integration of ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) routing security services. First, thank you to the ARIN community for the robust discussion. There was spirited input both in favor and in opposition to the various methods proposed to integrate ARIN’s RPKI and IRR services.

Redesigned ARIN Vault Now Available

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Since 2016, ARIN has committed itself to preserving its historical information for the Internet community in the ARIN Vault. On the Vault, you will find decades of reports from Public Policy and Members Meetings and Public Policy Consultations, Advisory Council and Board of Trustees meeting minutes, Internet number resource policy and proposals, public announcements, and a range of corporate documentation.

The ARIN Vault was originally designed to provide an easily searchable and accessible repository for our historical documents. Now, we have updated the Vault to provide an even more seamless navigation experience for our users. Please note that these changes do not impact the current website structure or navigation for arin.net.

Daily “Resources Under Agreement” Report Now Available

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Beginning on 10 October, ARIN will publish a daily Resources Under Agreement report each morning that lists each organization and whether they are receiving the full suite of ARIN’s registry services or basic legacy services.

This report was created in response to the 2022.12 Suggestion, which requested that ARIN publicly display whether an organization was covered under a Registration Services Agreement or Legacy Registration Services Agreement (RSA/LRSA). Having resources under an RSA/LRSA is required to enable ARIN’s routing security services, and this suggestion was requested to help research and education organizations analyze the progress and barriers of routing security deployment throughout the ARIN region.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 9 October

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On 9 October, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During this period, ARIN customers will not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Five Simple Steps to Get You Ready for ARIN Elections

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Voting is an essential right and responsibility of ARIN General Members, as it helps direct the future of the organization’s governance and the development of Internet number resource policy. As we approach the culmination of the 2023 ARIN Elections, we encourage you to take some time to create a voting plan to help you learn about this year’s candidates running for the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC).

To simplify the process, we’ve broken it down into five easy steps you can take to get ready for when voting opens at 3:00 PM ET on Thursday, 19 October.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On Friday, 29 September 2023, ARIN fulfilled 29 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 26 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page: 

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Don’t Forget – The Annual Fee Cap for New LRSA Entrants Expires on 31 December 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2023-6

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (27 February 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Draft Policy ARIN-2023-6: Draft ARIN Waitlist Qualification Update, conforms to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. This draft policy is found to be fair, impartial and technically sound. Based on community feedback and AC discussion we motion to move ARIN-2023-6 Draft ARIN Waitlist Qualification Update to Recommended Draft. If adopted this policy aims to clarify qualification requirements for the IPv4 waitlist based on Section 4 Policy. This is achieved by adding a sub section in Section 4.1.8. ARIN Waitlist.

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2023-7

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (20 August 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Based on community feedback and AC discussion, we have promoted ARIN-2023-7: Clarification of NRPM Sections 4.5 and 6.11 Multiple Discrete Networks to Recommended Draft Policy. This Draft Policy is fair, impartial, and technically sound; it will add clarity and readability to the NRPM sections being updated by this proposal.

Problem Statement

Staff and Legal Review for Draft Policy ARIN-2023-7

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Staff and Legal Review (14 February 2024)

Staff Understanding

This policy corrects and reorganizes the numbered bullets in section 4.5 and 6.11 for clarity. Additional edits were made to include “Allocation”, reflecting ARIN’s deprecation of “Assignment”. This policy is editorial if relevant edits to the definition of Allocation in ARIN Draft Policy 2022-12: Direct Assignment Language Update are adopted as written (or a substantially similar version) and implemented.

Implementable as Written?

Yes

ARIN Bits: September 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

The temps and the leaves may just be starting to fall, but it has been crunch time for a while around here! Following a nonstop second quarter, July, August, and September have also included a full harvest of upgrades, programs, deployments, and documents. In this edition of Bits we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming items, including: how to get involved in next month’s Public Policy and Members Meeting and ARIN Elections; the new Qualified Facilitator Program and Number Resource Policy Manual; this year’s grant recipients; industry events on our calendar; and much more. So cozy up and rake in all the latest info on what’s happening at ARIN and in our community.

CTU ICT Week 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Now Closed – Consultation on RPKI/IRR

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:39 -0400

ARIN thanks those who provided valuable feedback during this consultation on pending functionality for automatic creation of Internet Routing Registry (IRR) Route Objects for uncovered Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs). This feedback will be factored into the decision on development of future IRR, Resource Public Key Infrastructure, and ROA features.

Regards,

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

New ARIN Fee Schedule to Be Implemented on 1 January 2024

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Board of Trustees, at its 15 August 2023 meeting, adopted a new ARIN Fee Schedule effective 1 January 2024. The new Fee Schedule reflects proposed modifications and community feedback collected from the Community Consultation that concluded on 30 July 2023. New fees will be reflected in invoices due on and after 1 January 2024.

In 2022, ARIN transitioned end user customers to the Registration Services Plan (RSP) Fee Schedule, based on total IPv4 and IPv6 resources held, to ensure costs were distributed in an equitable manner by eliminating the fee differentiation between ISP and end user organizations. Now, ARIN is completing that fee harmonization process by transitioning Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) to the RSP Fee Schedule.

CANARIE Summit

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Join the conversation at the CANARIE Summit and learn how leaders in Canada’s research, education, and innovation sectors are taking action to reframe disruption as a gateway to innovation.

ARIN Help Desk
Get personalized assistance from ARIN Senior Technology Architect Jon Worley.

Have questions about Internet number resources, ARIN membership and service agreements, or resource and routing security management tools? Our expert staff is ready to connect with you face-to-face and one-on-one at the ARIN Help Desk to provide answers. The Help Desk is your one-stop source for ARIN info and support, whether you’re:

The Business Case for IPv6: Crossing the IPv6 Chasm

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:30:00 -0400

This is the third post in our Business Case for IPv6 series. Read the other posts here.

The maturity of a technology can be evaluated in multiple ways. Can it perform the task(s) it was designed to do? Can it integrate sufficiently with adjacent technologies? Is it manageable? IPv6 arguably has long proven itself as a mature technology by these measures. Deployment by many organizations over the past decade has demonstrated that IPv6 can be trusted to do its job at scale. Given these conditions, why the transition delay in enterprises? Multiple reasons and circumstances exist, but, in this blog post, I’ll focus on making the business case for enterprises — which don’t build or sell Internet products and services, but instead use the Internet as a critical enabler.

NRPM 2023.2 - New Policies Implemented

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

At their meeting on 18 July 2023, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

ARIN-2021-8: Deprecation of the ‘Autonomous System Originations’ Field
ARIN-2022-2: Remove Barrier to BGP Uptake in ASN Policy
ARIN-2022-3: Remove Officer Attestation Requirement for 8.5.5
ARIN-2022-4: Clean-up of NRPM Sections 2.1 and 2.2
ARIN-2022-5: Clean-up of NRPM Section 2.11
ARIN-2022-8: Streamlining Section 11 Policy Language
ARIN-2022-11: Clean-up of NRPM – Introduction of Section 2.17

These policies are now in effect. A new version of the ARIN Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) has been published on the ARIN website. NRPM version 2023.2 is effective 13 September 2023 and supersedes the previous version.

Introducing the ARIN 52 Fellows

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:30:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 52, our fall Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 19-20 October in San Diego, California. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program!

A Hybrid Experience

The Fellowship Program will once again be conducted in a hybrid format. The agenda will include:

Two virtual sessions introducing the workings of the organization and the ARIN Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 52 Meeting Orientation,
Participation in NANOG 89, held in the days ahead of ARIN 52, and
Participation in ARIN 52 either virtually or in person in San Diego.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an experienced ARIN community member.

Congratulations to the ARIN 52 Selected Fellows

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The American Registry for Internet Numbers’ (ARIN) Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in Internet governance, number resource policy, and professional growth in the Internet industry. Twice a year, Fellows are chosen in advance of an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting to engage with the Internet governance community and attend the meeting. This fall’s Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend the 89th meeting of the North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG), held in the days leading up to ARIN 52.

The 2023 Slate of Candidates for ARIN Elections

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The 2023 ARIN Slate of Candidates has been amended to reflect that Rebecca Naughton has withdrawn as a candidate from the election for the Board of Trustees.

Candidates for ARIN Elections

ARIN Elections will be held online from 3:00 PM EDT on Thursday, 19 October 2023 through 7:00 PM EDT on Friday, 27 October 2023. These elections will fill four seats on the Board of Trustees and seven seats on the Advisory Council. The Nomination Committee (NomCom) has put forward the following slates of candidates with classifications for the terms beginning 1 January 2024:

Announcing the 2023 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:30:00 -0400

Now in its fifth year, the ARIN Community Grant Program provides funding for projects that improve the Internet and make positive contributions to the Internet community in the ARIN region. We are pleased to share with you what our 2023 grant recipients will be working on this year.

Open Source RegCtl & PrefixCtl

FullCtl | Madison, Wisconsin, USA | Grant amount: $20,000

Registration data is not standardized; each Regional Internet Registry (RIR) has its own data schema. Additionally, changes made at RIRs have downstream effects, with no “buffer” to absorb these changes. Route Origin Authorization (ROA) data can also be affected. Further, queries of registration data fail without context, and this happens often because of the “no less, no more” philosophy to answering queries. To solve all of this (and more) we propose to complete development of “RegCtl,” a software tool to normalize registration data to a global standard, and to combine that with a completed “PrefixCtl” tool, which will add additional context from Whois, the Internet Routing Registry (IRR), and routing data. The two tools will both be fully open sourced once complete, and together will provide standardized, reliable, and contextualized Registry Data Access Protocol (RDAP) and ROA information management, globally.

RPKI/IRR Consultation Extended Until 20 September

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:30:39 -0400

Due to the recent increase of interest and feedback, we are extending the ongoing consultation on possible new features in ARIN Online that will provide tighter integration of ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) routing security services until 20 September.

You can review the original consultation published on 10 August and the update published on 25 August at:

https://www.arin.net/participate/community/acsp/consultations/2023/2023-4/

We hope you will take advantage of this extra time to share your thoughts on this important consultation on pending features and functionality that will integrate ARIN’s routing security services.

Congratulations to the 2023 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN has funded more than 20 projects since the program’s launch in 2019, and we are pleased to announce the 2023 ARIN Community Grant Program recipients:

Open Source RegCTL & PrefixCTL

FullCtl
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Grant Amount: US$20,000

Introducing the 2023 Slate of Candidates for ARIN Elections

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Candidates for ARIN Elections

Board of Trustees Candidates:

Labor Day Closing Information

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will close early on Friday, 1 September and be closed on Monday, 4 September in observance of Labor Day. On 1 September, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 5 September.

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN on the Road Is Headed to Rochester, NY!

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our in-person ARIN on the Road event in Rochester, New York.

Rochester, New York

Tuesday, 26 September 2023
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET
Hyatt Regency Rochester

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

ARIN on the Road: Rochester

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Hyatt Regency Rochester
Session Room: Frederick Douglass

ARIN on the Road is your chance to get facetime with ARIN and get your questions answered. These no-cost events provide the latest from ARIN to keep you informed about all the tools and services we provide to our customers, and how to use them.

Registration is free and lunch is on us. Reserve your spot and register today! Two individuals per ARIN customer (i.e. an organization holding resources directly issued from ARIN) are welcome to attend.

Caribbean Digital Progress by the Numbers

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Supporting Caribbean Digital Transformation

We are pleased to present this update highlighting ARIN’s ongoing efforts supporting the digital transformation of the Caribbean.

As a staunch advocate for Internet technology adoption and development, ARIN has witnessed the positive impact of increasing digital connectivity for economic growth, sustainability, and capacity building in this area of its region. Our initiatives in the Caribbean include ARIN-hosted engagements with high-level government officials, workshops with technocrats, and active participation in events hosted with partner entities such as the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG), the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), and CANTO. Alongside organizations such as the Latin American and Caribbean Network Information Centre (LACNIC) and the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), ARIN remains dedicated to promoting the evolution of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) throughout the Caribbean.

Connected Oklahoma Rural Broadband Summit

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The mission of the Cooperative Broadband Coalition is to bridge the inequality of access to information, education, and economic opportunity by expanding dependable, affordable internet to all rural Oklahomans. Join them at Connected Oklahoma: Rural Broadband Summit to discuss how fiber-to-the-home is transforming rural Oklahoma.

Planning your IPv6 Network
10:45-11:30 AM CDT
Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the latest IP revision, developed as a successor to IPv4. IPv6 provides a much larger address pool so that many more devices can be connected to the Internet. It also improves addressing and routing of network traffic. Because the free pool of IPv4 addresses has been depleted, customers will want to request IPv6 address space for new networks, and eventually transition their networks from IPv4 to IPv6. Are you ready to deploy IPv6, but you’re not sure where to begin? Whether you are an end user or an Internet Service Provider (ISP), ARIN can help you determine how much IPv6 address space is appropriate for your organization and tell you how to request space. You’ll also learn the basics of IPv6 and options for supporting IPv4 in your network.

RPKI/IRR Consultation Reminder and Update

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:30:39 -0400

ARIN would like to remind the community about the ongoing consultation on possible new features in ARIN Online that will provide tighter integration of ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) routing security services. This consultation is slated to close on Sunday, 10 September, so be sure to submit your comments to the arin-consult mailing list before then. Read the full text of the consultation at:

Deadline Approaching — Make Sure Your Organization is Eligible to Vote in ARIN’s Upcoming Election!

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We hope you are excited to participate in ARIN Elections this October. Please note that a key deadline for the ARIN Elections process is coming up. All organizations who wish to vote in this year’s election must be a General Member in Good Standing as of 5:00 PM ET on Monday, 4 September 2023.

A General Member in Good Standing is an entity current on all annual fees and having a valid Voting Contact on record. Only General Members in Good Standing are eligible to vote in ARIN Elections.

Fee Schedule

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Board of Trustees adopted a new Fee Schedule for 2025 and it was implemented on 1 January 2025. More information about the new Fee Schedule can be found in our announcement to the community.

Effective 1 January 2024

(Previous version)

The ARIN Board of Trustees adopted the Fee Schedule below on 15 August 2023 and it was implemented on 1 January 2024. Additional information about this Fee Schedule is available on the Fee Schedule FAQ page and in the announcement to the community.

Fee Schedule

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Board of Trustees adopted a new Fee Schedule and it was implemented on 1 January 2026. More information about the new Fee Schedule can be found in our announcement to the community.

Effective 1 January 2025

(Previous version)

The ARIN Board of Trustees adopted the Fee Schedule below and it was implemented on 1 January 2025. Additional information about this Fee Schedule is available on the Fee Schedule FAQ page and in the announcement to the community.

CaribNOG 26, Caribbean Peering & Interconnection Forum, and ARIN Technical Forum

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN’s Bevil Wooding and Nate Davis will be presenting during this two-day event.

The Global Digital Compact: A Top-Down Attempt to Minimize the Role of the Technical Community

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:57:00 -0400

The following blog is co-authored by Sally Costerton, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Paul Wilson, Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), and John Curran, American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN). It is intended to raise awareness of and highlight the technical community’s concerns about the United Nations (U.N.) Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology’s (OSET) recent comments that appear to overlook an important distinction between the respective roles of the technical community and the civil society in the Internet ecosystem.

Paul Wilson

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sally Costerton

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN-prop-325: Clarification of NRPM Sections 4.5 and 6.11 Multiple Discrete Networks and the addition of new Section 2.18 Organizational Identifier (Org ID)

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Section 4.5 and 6.11of the NRPM does not adhere to the style guide used by the remainder of the document. The numbered lists in these two sections also detracts from the readability and usability of the NRPM. Researching changes being proposed for section 4.5 and 6.11 of the NRPM to better reflect style guide models it was determined by the NRPM working group that a definition of Organizational Identifier (Org ID) should be included in the NRPM to add clarity of the term and unify NRPM references to match the use of the term in other ARIN publications such as ARIN online, the proposed section is 2.18.

ARIN-prop-324: ARIN Waitlist Qualification

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Since the depletion of ARIN’s IPv4 address free pool, ARIN now issues general purpose IPv4 addresses exclusively from the Waitlist, which is described in section 4.1.8. ARIN Waitlist. Currently the text found in section 4.2 Allocations to ISPs (Requirements for Requesting Initial Address Space), 4.3 End-users - Assignments to End Users, and 4.5 Multiple Discrete Networks, might give some readers the impression that meeting these conditions is sufficient to justify the issuance of IPv4 addresses. Indeed these requirements do serve to complement section 4.1.8. ARIN Waitlist policy, as necessary - but not sufficient - conditions.

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 52 Registration Now Open

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is now open for the ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting! This event will take place 19-20 October 2023 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free Internet community event. The ARIN 52 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft Internet number resource policies, a keynote on Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) lessons within the research and education community, speeches from candidates running for the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, and more!

ARIN-prop-323: Clean-up of NRPM Sections 4.3.4, 4.4, 4.10 and 6.10.1

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to simplify the NRPM. It relates specifically to sections 4.3.4, 4.4, 4.10 and 6.10.1. The focus of this proposal is to remove unnecessary wording from these sections. In the case of section 4.3.4, the text of the entire section is redundant, because it is clear throughout the NRPM that resources can be obtained under various policies and so it is not necessary for that to be stated specifically. In the case of sections 4.4 and 6.10.1, the references to fee payment should be removed since the PDP does not address fees. In the case of section 4.10, unnecessarily complex language can be simplified.

Consultation on Pending Functionality for Automatic Creation of IRR Route Objects for Uncovered ROAs

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:30:39 -0400

Dear ARIN Community,

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community regarding a specific aspect of the recent ARIN Online functionality that was deployed on 7 August 2023. This upgrade to ARIN Online brought several new features – including tighter integration of ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR) routing security services.

Upon further review and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to pause the additional functionality that creates corresponding IRR Route Objects for every Route Origin Authorization (ROA) created. We have also paused the functionality that automatically creates IRR Route Objects for all preexisting ROAs that presently lack a matching Route Object. We recognize the importance of ensuring that our services align with the needs and expectations of our community and believe that additional time for community consultation on this integration functionality is warranted.

Focus on Entry Field For Token During SMS 2FA

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:03:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

28 August 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.11 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN automatically focus the entry field for the token while completing 2FA SMS sign-in to ARIN Online. The suggestion has been withdrawn after ARIN worked with the suggester to verify that this behavior could not be replicated.

This suggestion is now closed. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Program

ARIN Online Software Update Completed

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN has deployed updates to ARIN Online. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Consultation on Pending Functionality for Automatic Creation of IRR Route Objects for Uncovered ROAs

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Dear ARIN Community,

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ICT Roadshow

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet Society Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (ISOC SVG) Chapter, the Secretariat for the SVG Internet Governance Forum (IGF), in collaboration with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) – Latin America and the Caribbean Internet (LAC-i) Roadshow and the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) will host a regional event dubbed the “ICT Roadshow.” The Roadshow will be held at the Methodist Church Hall on 9-11 August 2023 under the overarching theme “Internet for All – Securing our Digital Future.”

Introducing ARIN’s Qualified Facilitator Program

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:45:00 -0400

As the demand for IPv4 addresses persists long after the depletion of ARIN’s IPv4 address pool, we recognize that organizations in our region seeking to acquire these resources often face a complex and challenging process when turning to the active transfer market. To address this and provide valuable support to the ARIN community, we are thrilled to announce the launch of ARIN’s new Qualified Facilitator Program.

The Qualified Facilitator Program replaces the Specified Transfer Listing Service (STLS), which was retired on 1 June 2023. ARIN’s approved Qualified Facilitators can act as valuable resources, assisting client organizations in navigating IPv4 and Autonomous System Number (ASN) transfer processes efficiently and in compliance with ARIN policy.

CITEL 43 Meeting of PCC.I

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CITEL (Inter‑American Telecommunication Commission), as part of the Organization of American States (OAS), is one of the many RTO (regional telecommunications organizations) that provide input into the ITU process (resolutions specifically and/or their changes).

Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending this meeting of the Working Group for the Preparation of the ITU WTSA, WTDC, and Plenipotentiary Conferences.

19th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding and Senior Government Affairs Analyst Nate Davis will be attending and making in-person presentations in support of this event.

Introducing the Qualified Facilitator Program at ARIN

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

As part of our customer-focused approach to serving the ARIN community, we are pleased to introduce our new Qualified Facilitator Program. The Qualified Facilitator program replaces the Specified Transfer Listing Service, which was retired on 1 June 2023.

ARIN Qualified Facilitators serve as resources for the community by helping organizations navigate the IPv4 and Autonomous System Number (ASN) transfer process.

Using a Qualified Facilitator may be a good option for:

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

ARIN 52 Attendees

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in San Diego, California. Some individuals may not be listed due to the privacy preferences they selected when registering for ARIN 52.

Name	Title	Organization
Waqar Ahmad	Senior Delivery Specialist	Rogers Communications
Brandon Ainsworth	Senior Network Engineer	Nintendo of America Inc
Omotayo Akintoye	IP Acquisition Specialist	Amazon
Daniel Alexander	Network Engineer	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Celeste Anderson	Director Customer Relations	Pacific Wave
Aaron Andrus	Owner/President	Bradford Broadband
Walter Aude	Lead Regional Network Engineer	University of Nebraska
Hosein Badran	Senior Director, Internet Growth and Trust	Internet Society
Davon Baker	IT Manager/Systems Administrator	Government of Granada
Arturo Baldo	Senior Network Engineer	IP ArchiTechs
Eric Andrei Baleanu	President	InterLAN Internet Exchange
Jeff Bartig	Interconnection Architect	Internet2
Sebastian Becker	Global Peering Manager	Deutsche Telekom AG
Phil Benchoff	Senior Escalation Engineer	Virginia Tech
Wendy Bloom	Enterprise Network Engineer	High Desert ESD
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	The Wire Inc.
Jason Bothe	Vice President, Infra Connectivity	Moody’s
Jake Brander	President	Brander Group Inc.
E. Marie Brierley	President	Saatvik Advisors
John Brown	Senior Security Evangelist	Team Cymru
Laura Bryson	CIO	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Burhmaster	Gary Burhmaster
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
Douglas Camin	Chief Information Technology Officer	Coordinated Care Services Inc
Robert Carstens	Engineering Manager	unWired Broadband
Nancy Carter	Treasurer	ARIN Board of Trustees
Ben Cartwright-Cox	Owners	bgp.tools
Darren Christopher	System Adminstrator	Darren Christopher
Julius Cicenas	Manager	Oxylabs Inc.
Marcellus Constance	Technical Operations Manager	National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
Samuel Cosins	CEO	Unlimited is Limited, LLC
Jim Courtney	Staff Architect	HD Supply
Matthew Cowen	Consultant/Owner	dgtlfutures
Dana Cramer	Ph.D Student	Toronto Metropolitan University
Henry Clay Dean	Senior Director Network Operations	Mediacom Communications
James Deaton	VP of Network Services	Internet2
Anthony Delacruz	Sr Lead Engineer	Lumen
Owen DeLong	Consultant	CS-691 - Cisco Systems, Inc.
Austin Dickson	Owner	Curium Technologies
Andrei Dinu	CTO	InterLAN Internet Exchange
David Dong	IANA Services Specialist	IANA
Andrew Dul	Advisory Council	8 Continents Networks LLC
Paul Emmons	Executive Director	Ninja-IX
Stephanie Farnsworth	Associate Director, Network & Telephony	Bucknell University
Azael Fernandez	Projects Leader	UNAM
Martin Fincham	Network Architect	County of Riverside
Michael Flowers	Network Specialist II	TDS Telecom
Aaron Foley	Senior Cryptographic Key Manager	Public Technical Identifiers
Michikazu Fukuchi	EVP Board Director & COO	BBIX Inc.
Javier Gallegos	DevOps Engineer	Veradigm
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Kate Gerry	Network Director	NetActuate, Inc.
Lisa Gerry	Corporate Development	Converted Networks, LLC
Jim Ghadbane	CEO	N1Coach
Paul Gill	Sales Vice President	AT&T
Jose Gongora	Autodidact	Supply Chain Management
Elizabeth Goodson	Principal Architect	Crown Castle
Carlos Guerra	Jefe de Datos y Transmision	Gilat Peru
Andrew Hadenfeldt	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Lynne Hamilton	CEO	Local Consultants
Peter Harrison	CTO	Colovore LLC
Darrieux Harvey	Director of Meetings	NANOG
Daniel Hawthorne	Network Engineer	Trilegiant / Tenerity
Justin Hay	Sr. Network Architect Engineer	Frontier Communications
Jack Hazan	EVP	IPv4.Global
James Henderson	Automation Solutions Architect	Data Ductus Inc.
William Herrin	Owner	Dirtside Systems LLC
Wade Hinton	Ombudsman	Hinton & Company
Roy Hoover	CEO	Hoover Technology Consulting
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Lee Howard	Senior Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Christie Howser	Senior Customer Engineer	NTT LTD.
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Vice Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Geoff Huston	Chief Scientist	APNIC
Marcus Jackson	Technical Program Manager	Amazon Web Services
Ole Jacobsen	Editor and Publisher	The Internet Protocol Journal
Norman Jester	CEO	Mexico Internet Exchange/Jelly Digital
Jizbel Johnson	Product Manager	Cisco Systems
Moira Johnson	Business Development Specialist	Spacely Packets LLC
Scott Johnson	CEO	spacelypackets.com
Brian Jones	Director of Operations	Virginia Tech (ARIN-AC)
Rebecca Kaiser	Security Analyst	Nocix, LLC
Li Karaian	Senior Network Architect	Hut8
Hiroki Kawabata	Deputy General Manager	JPNIC
Tim Kevin	CEO	Zero Distance LLC
Hank Kilmer	Board of Trustees	ARIN
Krayton Kipp	Network Engineer	Sho-me Technologies
Kendrick Knowles	Advisory Council Member	ARIN AC
Evghenii Kosatii	Senior Consultant - Tech Lead	Addrex Inc
Andrey Kostin	Senior Network Architect	Teksavvy Solutions
Michael Lambert	GigaPoP Manager	PSC - Carnegie Mellon University
Mathieu Lapointe	IT Director	Usine de congelation de St-Bruno
Alex Latzko	Principal Network Architect	DEFT.com
Louie Lee	Peering Coordinator / Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Edward Lewis	Senior Technologist	ICANN
Douglas MacDuff	Automation Engineer	i3D.net - a Ubisoft Company
Mohibul Mahmud	Azure Cloud Engineer	Microsoft
Marlin Martes	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Greg Martien	Network Engineer	St Vrain Valley School District re-1j
Jeff Masud	Network Operations	LinkSecured LLC
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Rhonda McFadden	Senior Network/DDI Engineer	open
Lucien Menard	Sr. Systems Engineer	RI Housing Mortgage and Finance Corp
Allen Mert	Network Engineer	Activision Blizzard
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Candice Montoya	IANA Services Specialist	IANA
Derek Moore	CEO	IntenseWebs.com
Evan Moore	Senior Network Engineer	FirstLight Fiber
Chris Moos	Owner	Tech9 Computers
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon.com, Inc.
Dustin Moses	Network Engineer II	Intermax Networks
Gonzalo Munoz	Systems Administrator	NIC Chile
Vivek Nigam	Member Services Manager	APNIC
Anita Nikolich	Research Scientist	UIUC
Nick Nugent	Assistant Professor of Law	University of Tennessee
Caleb Ogundele	Director	Olum.ca
Mark Owens	System Architect	Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect, Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Kevin Pack	Customer Engineering	NTT, Ltd.
June Parris	Member	Internet Governance
Anders Pedersen	Senior Systems Architect	KT-439 - Keepit Technologies Inc.
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Kevin Phair	GeoIP Build Engineering Manager	MaxMind
Gleb Polushkin	CEO	Baxet Group Inc.
Amy Potter	Advisory Council	ARIN
Joe Provo	Packet Slinger	Google
Timber Qu	Employee	IPv4 Superhub Limited
Christopher Quesada	Director of Operations	Quantum Loophole
Adrian Rapa	Board Member and Technical Advisor	InterLAN Internet Exchange
Amber Rasche	Sr. Communications Specialist	Internet2
Turia Raymond	Senior Director	University of South Florida
Giulia Reading	Sales Development Representative	IPv4.Global
Weston Reed	Owner	Weston Reed, Sole Proprietorship
Gus Reese	Advisory Council	ARIN AC
Kerrie-Ann Richards	Community Member	Public
Abraham Rios Velez	Sales Network Engineer / LATAM Account Manager	IP Architechs LLC
Steve Rodrigue	Network Infrastructure Architect	i3D.net (a Ubisoft Company)
Steve Ryan	Counsel	ARIN
Ozan Sahin	Policy Specialist	ICANN
Bill Sandiford	Board Chair	ARIN
Todd Savoie	Network Administrator	Chugach Electric Assoc Inc
Leif Sawyer	Network Engineer	GCI Communication Corp
Daniel Schatte	Network Operations	Charter Communications
Matthew Schneider	CEO	Threat InSites
Kim Seastrom	Consultant	GBP Software, LLC
Robert Seastrom	Trustee	ARIN BoT, Capital One, ClueTrust
Gregory Shapiro	Owner	AS199518
Wayne Sherrill	Network Engineer Data Center	Phreesia
Aftab Siddiqui	Sr Internet Technology Manager	Internet Society
William Simon	Chief Engineer	Simon Telephonics LLC
David Sinn	Network Engineer	University of Washington
Ceasar Sitt	Operations Manager	IPv4.Global
Nick Slater	Owner	The Computer Doctor
John Springer	CEO	JAOS Networks
Eddie Stauble	Broker	IPTrading.com
James Stephens	Sr. Manager, Global Networking and Security	McAfee
Jonathan Stewart	Network Engineer	LES.NET
Robin St-Pierre	Network Administrator	i3D.net
Alastair Strachan	Community Development Officer	RIPE NCC
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	Addrex, Inc.
Christian Tacit	Founder	Tacit Law
Roman Tatarnikov	CEO	IntLos
Stacy Taylor	IPv4 Wrangler	Self Employed
Cecilia Testart	Assistant Professor	Georgia Tech
Makenzie Thompson	Transfer Analyst	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Kurt Torok	Network Integrator	Michigan Statewide Educational Network
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	N/A
Leo Vegoda	Multiple	And Polus LLC
Svetlana Visinscaia	Data Intelligence	Addrex, Inc.
Clara Wade	Senior Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Jason Weil	COO	IP Clearing House LLC
Joseph Welch	Manager, Network Architecture	Frontier Communications
Aaron Wendel	Grand Poobah	NOCIX
Joseph White	Security Architect	Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer	TELUS
Paul Wolotsky	President	MCSP, Inc.
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	Network Engineer	DriveNets, Inc.

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Reginald Alcancia	CXS Business Process Manager
Erin Alligood	Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
Jason Byrne	Senior Customer Success Analyst
John Curran	President & CEO
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Reggie Forster	Operations Director
Amanda Gauldin	Community Engagement Coordinator
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Planner
Brad Gorman	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Coordinator
David Jeffers	Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technical Officer
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Debra Martin	Director, Engineering Program Management
Marty McLaughlin	CXS Certification Program Manager
Arnaldo Mirabal	Site Reliability Engineer
Cathleen Mohn	Account Representative
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Nathan Newman	Technical Support Specialist
Mike Pappano	Customer Service Resource Analyst III
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Maureen Seiler	Director, Software Integration
John Sweeting	Chief Customer Officer
Joe Westover	Director, Customer Experience and Strategy

ARIN 53 Attendees

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Bridgetown, Barbados. Some individuals may not be listed due to the privacy preferences they selected when registering for ARIN 53.

Name	Title	Organization
Olayinka Afolabi	Business Analyst	Payworks
Daniel Alexander	Director	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Celeste Anderson	Director Customer Relations	Pacific Wave
Gabriel Andrews	SSA	US Department of Justice
Aaron Andrus	Owner/President	Bradford Broadband
Jaime Badua	Network Engineer	Kukui
Mohammad Beheshti	Sr. Network Architect	Synergy Fiber
Phil Benchoff	Senior Escalation Engineer	Virginia Tech
Dave Bemardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	The Wire Inc.
Thomas Bonar	Network Operation - Network Security and Standards	TDS Telecommunications
Matthias Braun	Service Architect	SAP
Laura Bryson	CIO	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster	Gary Burhmaster	Gary Burhmaster
Lee Burleson	IT Architect and Engineering Team Lead	Iowa National Guard
Desron Bynoe	Country Manager	C&W Communications
Douglas Camin	Chief Information Technology Officer	Coordinated Care Services Inc
Dale Carder	Network Engineer	ESnet
Nancy Carter	Treasurer	ARIN Board of Trustees
John Cavanaugh	Network Architect	Lightedge Solutions
Cicero Chimbanda	SVP	Loop Capital
James Chirwa	Head of Member Services	AFRINIC
Matthew Cowen	Consultant/Owner	dgtlfutures
Claire Craig	Research Director	CaribNOG
Matt Cravens	IT Manager and Lead Systems Administrator	Kentucky Educational Television
Ron da Silva	CEO - Founder	Network Technologies Global
Albert Daniels	Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, the Caribbean	ICANN
Jarred Davis	Computer Systems Engineer	USAA
Sidney de Weever	Head of Technical Department	Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten
Henry Clay Dean	Senior Director Network Operations	Mediacom Communications
Anthony Delacruz	Sr Lead Engineer	Lumen
Andrew Dul	Network	8 Continents Networks LLC
Yves Ephraim	Managing Director	Pegasus Technologies Inc.
Andrew Erickson	DevOps	Voonami, Inc.
Yillin Fan	CEO	QVQNETWORK LLC
David Farmer	Network Engineer	University of Minnesota
Ali Fazil	Reelstat	Arzanvila
Brad Fecker	DDI Engineer	State of Oregon
Steven Feldman	Principal Network Architect	Paramount Global
Azael Fernandez	Projects Leader	UNAM
Ethan Fox	Owner	FoxWorks
Andrew Gallo	Network Engineer	The George Washington University
Matthew Gamble	AC Member	ARIN
Chenyang Gao	CEO	NoPKT LLC
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Sanford George	Network Engineer	National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Benjamin Goldstone	Senior Network Engineer	Dell Technologies
Elizabeth Goodson	Principal Architect	Crown Castle
Anthony Graham	Executive Chairman	Home Time Entertainment Limited
Richard Greenwood	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Destiny Gregory	Network Technician	Home Time Entertainment Limited
Chris Grundemann	CEO	FullCtl
Bibi Rookayya Gulmahamed	Recorded Information Management Coordinator	Government of PEI
Wayne Gurunaden	Accounting Assistant	AFRINIC
Andrew Hadenfeldt	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Ian Hambelton	Director IT	Replimune
Lynne Hamilton	CEO	Local Consultants
Chris Hansell	NOC	Rackspace Technology
Michael Harper	IT Systems Administrator Tier III	Kentucky Educational Television
James Harr	DevOps Network Engineer	Internet2
Peter Harrison	CTO	Colovore LLC
Mark Hart	Network Engineer	Comcast LLC
Wade Hinton	Ombudsman	Hinton & Company
Hans Petter Holen	CEO	RIPE NCC
Roy Hoover	CEO	Hoover Technology Consulting
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Henry Horton	Executive Director of Networking	Richardson ISD
Lee Howard	Senior Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Keith Inniss	CIO	The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Marcus Jackson	TPM - IP Administrator	Amazon Web Services
Glenn Jernigan	Executive Vice President	Columbia Power and Water Systems
Christine Johnson	Owner	Sailaway Systems
Brian Jones	Director of Operations	Virginia Tech (ARIN-AC)
Orren Joseph	Software Engineer	Government of St Kitts and Nevis, Department of Technology
Jason Kack	Senior Network Technician	Bell Canada
Jason Kasten	Owner	Saltwater Scuba
Amin Khair	Sr Network Engineer	Human Rights Watch
Hank Kilmer	Board of Trustees	ARIN
Seth Klempner	Network Architect	Partners Federal Credit Union
Kendrick Knowles	Advisory Council Member	ARIN AC
Evghenii Kosatii	Senior Consultant - Tech Lead	Addrex Inc
Tobias Kuettner	Network Engineer	GTT Communications
Timothy Leach	General Manager	Nicomm Solutions
Stephen Lee	Program Director	Caribbean Network Operators Group
Louie Lee	Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Wendy Leedy	Technical Business Developer	Amazon.com, Inc.
Keino Leitch	Director of IT Planning &Engineering	NYC DEP
Pean Lim	Principal	Twin Trees, LLC
Vincent Macri	Senior Airport Manager Infrastructure	Harry Reid Intl. Airport
Mohibul Mahmud	Azure Cloud Engineer	Microsoft
Brent Mc Intosh	CTO	MCNET-SOLUTIONS
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Shanelle McPherson	Student	University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Heather Moehring	Systems Administrator IV	Texas A&M University
Atefeh Mohseni Ejiyeh	Researcher and Developer	University of California, Santa Barbara, Harness Inc
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Victor Montilla	COO	NAICOM
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon.com, Inc.
Chris Mostoller	AVP IT Officer	Somerset Trust Company
Namra Naseer	VP & Board Member	ISOC NY/ Columbia University
Sean Oliver	CEO	Pacific Delta Limited
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect, Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
June Parris	Associate	ISOC
Anders Pedersen	Senior Systems Architect	KT-439 - Keepit Technologies Inc.
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Aaron Piazza	IT Manager	Universal Audio, Inc.
Amy Potter	Advisory Council	ARIN
Nekisha Prince-Haynes	Business Owner	Prestige Admin Services
Darwin Quinones	CEO	NAICOM
Ricardo Ragbir	Business Unit Head Data Center Services	Air Link Communications LTD
Turia Raymond	Senior Director	University of South Florida
Weston Reed	Owner	Weston Reed, Sole Proprietorship
Gus Reese	Director of IP Edge Engineering / Advisory Council	Cogent Communications / ARIN AC
Sherwyn Reid	Site Technician	UWI Global Campus
Ena Richards	Network Administrator	National Bank of Dominica
Rayshorn Richardson	CEO	Eknotec Services Ltd.
Alan Rowley	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Zenedra Runnels	CEO	Smalltalk obstacles LLC
Ozan Sahin	Policy Specialist	ICANN
Bill Sandiford	Board of Trustees	ARIN
Leif Sawyer	Network Engineer	GCI Communication Corp
Daniel Schatte	VP, Network Operations	Charter Communications
Kim Seastrom	Consultant	GBP Software, LLC
Robert Seastrom	Trustee	ARIN BoT, Capital One, ClueTrust
Jerry Seregni	IT Infrastructure Manager	Supreme Court of Louisiana
Wayne Sherrill	Network Engineer Data Center	Phreesia
Hasan Siddique	Dir	Verisign
Mike Simkins	Principal Technical Architect	Unitas Global / PacketFabric
Andrzej Soliwoda	Sr. Network Engineer	Quinnipiac University
Jacob Spunt	Founder	BostonBroadband
Jonathan Stewart	Network Engineer	LES.NET (1996) INC
John Stitt	Senior Network Engineer	Hopkinsville Electric System
Jeanne Sullivan	Manager of Infrastructure Operations	GST RIC
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	Addrex, Inc.
Christian Tacit	Founder	Tacit Law
Tony Tauber	Engineering Fellow	Comcast
Rodney Taylor	Secretary General	Caribbean Telecommunications Union
Adair Thaxton	Security Engineer	Internet2
Makenzie Thompson	Buyer Account Manager	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Adam Thompson	Consultant, Infrastructure Services	MERLIN
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	N/A
Jai Udit	Lead Officer Research & Innovation	Telecommunications Authority Suriname
Sierra Udland	Contracts Manager	Amazon Web Services
Jeff Walker	IT Manager	Pioneer Communications
Akeyla Wallace	Operations Associate	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Tabitha Wangechi	Founder	Digital Rurals
Belnando Weekes	Managing Director	QPS
Eva White	Manager	Evamor
Kevin Wier	Project Coordinator	Education Service Center, Region 13
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer / AC Vice Chair	TELUS / ARIN AC
Paul Wilson	Director General	APNIC
Paul Wolotsky	President	MCSP, Inc.
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	Network Engineer	I3D.net

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Erin Alligood	Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
Einar Bohlin	VP Government Affairs
John Curran	President & CEO
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst
Garth Dubin	Director, Software Engineering
Reggie Forster	Operations Director
Amanda Gauldin	Community Engagement Coordinator
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Planner
Brad Gorman	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Coordinator
David Jeffers	Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technical Officer
Misuk Kwon	Transfer Services Manager
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Debra Martin	Director, Engineering Program Management
Marty McLaughlin	CXS Manager
Cathleen Mohn	Account Representative
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Leslie Nobile	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Therese Simcox	Sr. Exec. Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Customer Officer
Bevil Wooding	Director, Caribbean Affairs

Now Closed – Consultation on ASN Fee Harmonization

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN thanks those who provided valuable feedback during this consultation on harmonizing annual registration services fees for Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) so that they will be included in the Registration Services Plan (RSP) fee schedule beginning 1 January 2024. This feedback will be sent to the ARIN Board of Trustees and factored into the decision on the path forward regarding the ARIN fee schedule.

Regards,

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

ARIN Volunteer Travel Procedures

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:12 -0400

Updated May 2025

Overview

ARIN is committed to funding safe, comfortable, and timely travel for its volunteers at fair, market-based costs. Volunteers have the responsibility to follow this travel policy and procedures to help manage and minimize travel costs in alignment with these policies.
Travel expenses incurred by volunteers are reimbursed upon request, if their company or other organization does not reimburse them.
Volunteers will follow their group’s “allowable travel” guidelines and any list of approved trips resulting from a travel schedule or input from their Chair.
Travel must be approved by ARIN in advance in order to receive reimbursement by working with ARIN’s Volunteer Support Specialist, who will provide the necessary instructions and assistance for the approval process.
All travel arrangements should be coordinated through ARIN’s Volunteer Support Specialist as indicated below to ensure that ARIN is able to assist with all aspects of travel.
If the Volunteer is planning to attend an ARIN industry-related event on behalf of an organization other than ARIN, the Volunteer should alert ARIN’s Volunteer Support Specialist of their planned presence at that meeting in advance. There may be opportunities for coordination between ARIN staff and Volunteers attending the event.
Additionally, the President and CEO of ARIN must approve any single estimated expense exceeding $5,000 USD in advance in order to qualify for reimbursement for such expense.
Travel Expense Reports should be received by ARIN within thirty (30) business days of the conclusion of the travel.
Travel Expense Reports submitted after sixty (60) business days must be accompanied by a letter to the President and CEO of ARIN detailing the reason for the delay in submission. The President and CEO of ARIN will review the letter and will determine, based on the circumstances outlined, whether to approve the reimbursement.
In order to engage in ARIN-sponsored travel, volunteers are required to self-certify as “Fit for ARIN Travel.” All volunteers who travel on behalf of ARIN must complete a required Certification as Fit for ARIN Travel Form provided by the Volunteer Support Specialist. The form is valid for a period of 12 months.
Active attendance at conference/meeting is required for all ARIN sponsored travel. If the volunteer is unable to attend meeting sessions due to unforeseeable circumstances, the volunteer should coordinate with other ARIN representatives to ensure coverage.

Allowable Expenses

Air Travel

ARIN recognizes that volunteer schedules can change, and sometimes last-minute ticket purchases are often unavoidable. To the extent that schedules permit, allowable expenses for round-trip travel will be based on 14-day advance purchase rates on Economy Class flights with a “preferred seat” within North America, the Caribbean Islands, and other locations to be determined at ARIN’s discretion. In general, flights to meetings in and near our region will be Economy Class with a “preferred seat” upgrade at a nominal cost of approximately $150 USD or less per segment.

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2023-4

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (17 January 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Draft Policy ARIN-2023-4: Modernization of Registration Requirements, conforms to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. This draft policy is found to be fair, impartial and technically sound. Based on community feedback and AC discussion we motion to move ARIN-2023-4: Modernization of Registration Requirements to Recommended Draft. If adopted this policy aims to modernize the registration related policies in Section 4.

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2023-5

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (22 April 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

With AC and community discussion and support we motion to move ARIN-2023-5: Clean-up of NRPM Sections 4.3.4, 4.4, 4.10 and 6.10.1 to Recommended Draft. This policy, if adopted, will provide the following:

Delete section 4.3.4 in its entirety and replace it with the heading “4.3.4 [Retired]”.

For section 4.4, delete the sentence: “Organizations receiving these micro-allocations will be charged under the fee schedule.”

Give ARIN Online Users the Option to Trust a Browser to Bypass Two-Factor Authentication

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:03:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 March 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.10 on confirmed receipt, asking ARIN to allow a trusted browser to bypass 2FA for 180 days.

Our existing account security policy permits users to stay logged in to ARIN Online for up to seven days but requires reauthentication in the event of session termination and subsequent login. There is an outstanding suggestion, 2017.1, proposing the implementation of a 30-day “remember me” feature for multifactor authentication, which is open for consideration. When modifications to this security policy are next under review, ARIN will review the potential adoption of an extended “remember me” feature.

CCSA Connect

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) is pleased to be hosting Connect 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland! This year’s event offers delegates three days of outstanding speakers, sessions, exhibits, networking opportunities, and plenty of Newfoundland fun and hospitality. This unique destination promises to be a trip like no other, and we have so much planned for you to see and do.

ARIN Help Desk
12:15-3:30 PM
Personalized, in-person assistance from ARIN Senior Technology Architect Jon Worley.

NYSERNet Conference

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

NYSERNet is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the research and educational missions of members by delivering a full range of customized, progressive, and affordable end-to-end data and networking technology solutions.

ARIN, RPKI, and the RSA – What does it all mean for you?
Tuesday, 3 October, 2:55-3:40 PM
Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

What can you do to limit your exposure to hijacks or other malicious attacks? One way is Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). Learn all the information required to participate in ARIN’s RPKI service to strengthen your routing security, and the benefits of having your IP numbers covered by an ARIN agreement - especially before certain rates expire at the end of 2023.

Who’s Leading the Charge for IPv6 in the Caribbean?

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Internet growth depends on IPv6, and the Caribbean islands and organizations within the ARIN and LACNIC regions have unique characteristics and challenges when it comes to achieving that growth. While they have already achieved a good level of IPv6 allocation and assignment penetration — it does not need to reach 100% to be considered success — new deployments are more essential than ever. IPv6 is no longer an option but a necessity. Customers want access to the entire Internet, and this means access to both IPv4- and IPv6-enabled websites.

Legacy Resource Holders Have Limited Time Left to Lock in Lower Fees

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:30:00 -0400

If your organization holds legacy Internet number resources not under an ARIN Registration Services Agreement (RSA), time is running out to take advantage of reduced fees for those resources. The legacy fee cap, which limits annual registration services maintenance fees for legacy resources, will expire on 1 January 2024. By signing a Legacy Registration Services Agreement (LRSA) before this deadline, you can lock in significantly lower fees while gaining access to ARIN’s routing security services, governance participation opportunities, and other membership benefits. Keep reading to learn more about the fee cap, its expiration, and why we encourage you to consider signing an RSA/LRSA.

Amy Potter Resigns from ARIN Advisory Council

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Amy Potter has resigned from the ARIN Advisory Council effective 31 December 2023. ARIN thanks Amy for her seven years of service on the Advisory Council and wishes her the very best in her future endeavors.

Her resignation results in a vacancy of one remaining year to complete the term of service. According to the ARIN Bylaws, this vacancy will be filled by an individual elected during the upcoming ARIN Elections. Seven seats on the Advisory Council will be filled during the elections later this year, with two of those seats being to fill partial terms. The second partial term is to fill the seat vacated by Rob Seastrom following his election to the Board of Trustees.

Publication of Received Nominations

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN recently completed the calls for nominations for the 2023 election for the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC) and the appointment of a seat on the NRO Number Council (NRO NC). The 2023 ARIN Elections will be held 19 – 27 October 2023 to fill four seats on the Board and seven seats on the AC. For the NRO NC, the Board will make an appointment this fall to fill one ARIN region seat on the NRO NC.

Require ARIN Online account to view Points of Contact in Whois

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:03:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 July 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.09 on confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN require an ARIN Online account to view Point of Contact data in Whois to eliminate harvesting by malicious third-parties. While we understand that the data in the ARIN Whois system can be a target for bad actors, it also has legitimate use by network operators, law enforcement, anti-abuse, and cybersecurity operators in enabling timely Internet operations globally – and consequentially, is relied upon by many parties unlikely to have ARIN Online accounts and who access ARIN Whois data through a wide variety of methods.

Apply Today for the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:15:00 -0400

The call for applications to the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program is out! We can’t wait to once again bring selected Fellows to our Public Policy and Members Meeting, and we’re looking forward to the ARIN 52 meeting in San Diego, California, this October. Plus, this time Fellows will have the option of also attending a gathering of the North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG) in the days leading up to ARIN 52.

Apply Today for the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Learn more about Internet governance, number resource policy, and the ARIN community by becoming an ARIN Fellow. Applications for the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.

Fellowship Application

Applications are accepted from Thursday, 6 July, to Wednesday, 26 July, 2023.

Fellows will attend virtual sessions before and after the ARIN 52 Public Policy and Members Meeting (19-20 October 2023), held in San Diego, California, and may choose to attend ARIN 52 either in person or virtually. Fellows may also choose to attend NANOG 89, held in the days leading up to ARIN 52.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, 5 July 2023, ARIN fulfilled 63 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 34 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Consultation on ASN Fee Harmonization

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is consulting with the community about harmonizing annual registration services fees for Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) so that they will be included in the Registration Services Plan (RSP) fee schedule beginning 1 January 2024. This change will have the benefit of recovering costs more equitably for services to ASN-only holders, with the added benefit of making ASN-only customers ARIN Service Members, thus providing them with the opportunity to become General Members and participate in ARIN governance if they so choose. This change will bring all ARIN customers into a unified, equitable fee schedule.

Consultation on ASN Fee Harmonization

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Independence Day Closing Information

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will be closed on Tuesday, 4 July in observance of Independence Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Wednesday, 5 July.

ARIN phone and chat services will be closed for staff training on 3 July. All tickets will be queued for response when we reopen on 5 July.

Reminder - Annual Fee Cap for New LRSA Entrants Ending 31 December 2023

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN recovers the cost of its registry operations through an annual Registration Services Plan fee charged to registry customers based on the total size of the number resources held.

Organizations that bring legacy resources under a Registration Services Agreement (RSA/LRSA) have benefitted from an annual “legacy fee cap” (presently $175 for 2023 and increasing each year by $25), which applies regardless of the number of IPv4 legacy resources held.

As previously announced, ARIN will no longer offer this annual legacy fee cap for any legacy resources brought under an RSA/LRSA after 31 December 2023. All organizations with active Legacy Registration Services Agreements (LRSA) entered into prior to 1 January 2024 will continue to have their fees capped for legacy resources covered before that date per the annual legacy fee cap. Any legacy resources brought under agreement from 1 January 2024 forward will be covered under the regular Registration Services Plan fees with no fee cap, and any parties entering into an agreement from 1 January 2024 for their legacy resources will pay the regular Registration Services Plan fees (the same as all other ARIN customers pay) without any applicable legacy fee cap.

Fellowship, Round Two: From Virtual to Hybrid

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:45:00 -0400

Participating in the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program was an opportunity I nearly missed out on, and I am so thankful I did not. While I was fortunate enough to be part of the ARIN 50 virtual Fellowship Program, the hybrid experience introduced this spring was even better.

Mission

I’ve had dealings with ARIN as part of my job — getting new ASN assignments, SWIPing IP blocks, etc. — but those interactions were transactional. The Fellowship highlighted the Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), which very clearly states the mission of ARIN in sections 1.1 (Registration), 1.2 (Conservation), 1.3 (Routability), and 1.4 (Stewardship).

Lou DeVictoria

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Lou DeVictoria participated in the ARIN 50 virtual Fellowship Program that took place from 27 September to 25 October 2022 and the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program that took place 30 March-27 April 2023.

Allow Customers with reallocated resources to create ROAs

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:03:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 July 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2023.08 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN allow customers with reallocated customers to create ROAs for their resources. We are investigating the options and implications for adding this functionality and will be presenting our recommendations to the community for consultation.

We are closing your suggestion as referred to community consultation. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

ARIN Bits: June 2023

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Summertime and the livin’ is… busy! On the heels of a whirlwind first quarter, April, May, and June have been just as full of upgrades, programs, deployments, and documents. In this edition of Bits we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming items, including: the 2023 ARIN Elections cycle, a new Policy Development Process, improvements to our RPKI management system, industry events on our calendar, and much more. Read on to learn about everything under the sun at ARIN and in our community.

Nomination Period for ARIN Elections Closes Friday at 7PM EDT

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Board and Advisory Council Nominations

ARIN is accepting nominations now through this Friday, 30 June, at 7:00 PM ET, to fill four seats on the Board of Trustees and six seats on the Advisory Council (AC).

Candidates elected to full terms are expected to serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2024, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms. If you are interested in playing a pivotal role within the ARIN community, please be sure to review the requirements and submit your nomination today! Nominations may be submitted at:

Internet2 Technology Exchange

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The event, held at the Hilton Minneapolis, brings together a community of technical visionaries — a group that includes the most inventive chief technologists, scientists, engineers, architects, operators, and students — in a forum for debate, discussion, and conversations critical to ensuring that global technology leaders are aligned and moving forward together.

Session: Enabling RPKI
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer
Wednesday, 20 September, 10:20 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

New England Peering Forum

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Protecting Your Routes with RPKI
8:30-9:30 AM
Brad Gorman, ARIN Senior Product Owner, Routing Security

Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) products are opt-in services from ARIN that can help mitigate the impact of unintentional misconfigurations or malicious attempts to hijack IP address resources. If your resources are already under a Registration Services Agreement (RSA), we’ll help you start using RPKI immediately. If you hold legacy resources not under agreement, we’ll help you learn how to sign a Legacy RSA and lock in lower annual fees prior to a fee change that’s coming at the end of 2023. Find out all the information required for you to participate in ARIN’s RPKI service to strengthen your routing security and establish an agreement with ARIN before the legacy rates expire.

ARIN Election Education: Nominations 101

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Each year the ARIN community engages in a process of recruiting and evaluating nominees and then electing candidates to the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC). As you may have seen, this process is already underway for 2023 with the Call for Nominations having opened Friday, 16 June. The nomination period will remain open until 7:00 PM ET on 30 June.

Draft Policy ARIN-2023-3

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:10:44 -0400

Current Text (20 June 2023)

Problem Statement

Currently section 4.18 prohibits the transfer of waitlist space for a period of 60 months. However, there are no restrictions on leasing out the space immediately after obtaining it from the waitlist.

Policy Statement

Modify the current text in 4.18 from:

ARIN will only issue future IPv4 assignments/allocations (excluding 4.4 and 4.10 space) from the ARIN Waitlist. The maximum size aggregate that an organization may qualify for at any one time is a /22. Organizations will be able to elect a smaller block size than they qualify for down to a /24. Organizations which hold more than a /20 equivalent of IPv4 space in aggregate (exclusive of special use space received under section 4.4 or 4.10) are not eligible to apply. Address space distributed from the waitlist will not be eligible for transfer, with the exception of Section 8.2 transfers, for a period of 60 months. This policy will be applied to all future distributions from the waitlist to include those currently listed.

Draft Policy ARIN-2023-2

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:08:44 -0400

Current Text (20 June 2023)

Problem Statement

Per NRPM Section 4.4, ARIN has reserved a /15 for micro-allocations for critical internet infrastructure, such as internet exchange points (IXPs) and core DNS service providers. The majority of these allocation requests are made by IXPs. As of the last ARIN report, roughly half of this reservation is allocated (see Statistics & Reporting Projections from ARIN staff suggest that at current allocation rates, the remaining reserved space may be exhausted in the next few years.

Do You Really Need an Org Recovery?

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:45:00 -0400

An Organization (Org) Recovery is typically requested when the current Administrative (Admin) or Technical (Tech) Points of Contact are no longer with the organization represented by an Organization Identifier (Org ID).  However, depending on your circumstances, better or more cost-effective options may be available for solving the problem.

This option is very helpful when the organization holds directly allocated resources, but what if the Org ID was created years ago by your upstream provider and only contains reassigned or reallocated resources? Or maybe it no longer holds resources at all, but you’re planning to request them. While you could submit an Org Recovery request to add yourself as the new Point of Contact for the Org ID, you have another option which may be more advantageous and less expensive: Create a new Org ID! See ARIN’s Fee Schedule for a listing of transaction fees related to Org Recovery and Org Create.

Call for Nominations for Board of Trustees and Advisory Council

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is accepting nominations now through 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 30 June 2023, to fill four seats on the Board of Trustees and six seats on the Advisory Council (AC). Candidates elected to full terms are expected to serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2024, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms. If you are interested in playing a pivotal role within the ARIN community, please be sure to review the requirements and submit your nomination today! Nominations may be submitted at:

Nominations Now Open for NRO NC Appointment

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is accepting nominations through 7:00 PM ET on Friday, 30 June 2023, to fill one ARIN region seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). The appointed candidate is expected to serve a three-year term beginning 1 January 2024, and incumbents may be reappointed for consecutive terms. Please review the requirements and information below and then submit a nomination today!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023NRONC-Nom

Nomination Requirements

Any individual, regardless of ARIN Membership status, may self-nominate or nominate one or more candidates for any open NRO NC position. All NRO NC nominees are subject to the Conflicts of Interest policy and should have a track record of involvement with issues related to Internet number resources. Nominees should also be available to travel to NRO NC and ARIN meetings, participate in conference calls, and attend to NRO NC matters. Nominees do not need to be representatives from ARIN Member organizations, but they must reside within the ARIN region. Additional information is available on the ARIN website:

An Inside Look at the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:45:00 -0400

First and foremost, I want to thank ARIN for selecting me as an ARIN 51 Fellow. The application process was relatively straightforward, and I was excited by how encouraging the team was about this opportunity. Throughout the whole experience, this fellowship was probably the most engaging program I have been through as a network professional. ARIN staff was focused on making it educational and communicating with us the entire time.

I found the hybrid format to be ideal for this program. The content in the virtual sessions held in the weeks before the Public Policy and Members Meeting clarified the policies and procedures that would take place at ARIN 51, and having Advisory Council (AC) members join us to explain the stewardship of policies helped with that understanding.

Dustin Moses

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Dustin Moses participated in the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program that took place 30 March-27 April 2023.

Juneteenth Closing Information

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 19 June in observance of Juneteenth. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 20 June.

ARIN-prop-322: Modernization of Registration Requirements

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Registration is central to the value provided by ARIN to the community. Registry quality depends greatly upon the timely registration of reassignments from ISPs to end users. The motivation for registration has waned since the depletion of the free pool. At the same time, privacy laws have been introduced in many jurisdictions across ARIN’s service region which constrain registration in certain cases. This combination of forces has generally discouraged many ISPs from registering reassignments. Registration remains vital to a number of stakeholders, including law enforcement and network operators.

ARIN-prop-321: Amendment of the waitlist agreement to include a restriction on leasing

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Policy Statement

Modify the current text in 4.18 from:

CANHEIT

Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CANHEIT is Canada’s leading national conference that brings together IT professionals from across the post-secondary sector (universities, colleges, and polytechnics) to share ideas, showcase best practices, and learn from each other.

ARIN-prop-320: /26 initial IPv4 allocation for IXPs

Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Per NRPM Section 4.4, ARIN has reserved a /15 for micro-allocations for critical internet infrastructure, such as internet exchange points (IXPs) and core DNS service providers. The majority of these allocation requests are made by IXPs. As of the last ARIN report, roughly half of this reservation is allocated (see https://www.arin.net/reference/research/statistics/#ipv4-reserved-pool-status-nrpm-4-10-ipv6-deployments). Projections from ARIN staff suggest that at current allocation rates, the remaining reserved space may be exhausted in the next few years.

Memorial Day Closing Information

Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN office will close early on Friday, 26 May and be closed on Monday, 29 May in observance of Memorial Day. On 26 May, the main office and Financial Services Help Desk will close at 3:00 PM ET and the Registration Services Help Desk will close at 3:30 PM ET. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 30 May.

ROW 12

Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The 12th Registration Operations Workshop will be held virtually on Tuesday, 20 June, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT.

Session Topic: Stand Up for Your Routes using the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)
Time TBD
Presented by: Brad Gorman, Senior Product Owner for Routing Security, ARIN

It’s never a good time for your routes to be hijacked. Whether by human error or deliberate action of a bad actor, the misconfiguration of an Internet-connected device could result in a disruption of connectivity, even financial loss for your company. Would you like to limit your exposure to hijacks? Find out how easy it is to strengthen your routing security by using the opt-in RPKI services at ARIN.

2022 Annual Report Now Available

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

After the end of each fiscal year, ARIN staff compiles and publishes an annual report. These reports contain information about the activities of the ARIN staff, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Council, as well as ARIN’s activities within the global Internet community.

The 2022 ARIN Annual Report is now available for download at:

https://www.arin.net/about/corporate/annual/reports/2022_annualreport.pdf

The report includes:

An overview of ARIN’s mission, services, and structure
Updates from the President and Chief Executive Officer and the ARIN Board of Trustees Chair
A summary of 2022 accomplishments from ARIN’s executive team as well as service level reports
Departmental highlights and outcomes
A recap of the outreach and training events conducted in 2022
An overview of ARIN’s Policy Development Process (PDP) and policy action taken in 2022
Activity reports from the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and Number Resource Organization Number Council
Internet number resource statistics for 2022 and historical activity

The 2022 Auditor’s Report will be posted once it becomes available.

The 2023 Nomination Committee

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are pleased to announce that Brian Jones and Andrew Gallo have been selected to join the 2023 Nomination Committee (NomCom). They join the appointed Board members and the community representatives serving since last year. The 2023 NomCom is:

Peter Harrison (Chair)
Hank Kilmer, ARIN Board Trustee
Andrew Gallo, General Member representative ¹
Brian Jones, General Member representative ¹
Christine Marion, General Member representative ²
Christopher Quesada, General Member representative ²
Donovan Smith, General Member representative ²

¹ Term is for 2023 – 2024 Election Cycles
² Term is for 2022 – 2023 Election Cycles

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2023-1

Tue, 23 May 2023 08:08:44 -0400

Current Text (23 May 2023)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Based on community feedback and AC discussion Draft ARIN-2023-1: Retire 4.2.1.4. Slow Start has been moved to Recommended Draft. This policy, if adopted, will retire section 4.2.1.4 Slow Start which served its purpose to constrain the rate of IPv4 allocations made by ARIN and has not been in use since 2018 due to the exhaustion of the IPv4 free pool and introduction of transfer policies. This Draft Policy is fair, impartial, and technically sound.

Nomination Committee Volunteers Needed - Deadline Tomorrow

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The deadline for submissions to volunteer on the Nomination Committee (NomCom) is tomorrow, 19 May 2023 at 7:00PM ET. The NomCom needs community representatives to fill two open seats with individuals willing to assist with recruiting candidates for the open seats on the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council. Starting last year, the NomCom moved toward a staggered two-year term model, and this year’s NomCom appointees will be eligible to serve two-year terms.

IPv6 Success Stories Shared in ARIN 51 Panel

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:30:35 -0400

ARIN has been publishing IPv6 case studies on our blog since 2017, and we wanted to bring some of these success stories to the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting last month. So, we gathered together a panel of five community members who have contributed to those case studies over the years or have other IPv6 deployment experience. Here’s a summary of their compelling and informative discussion and details on where you can watch the full panel for yourself.

Webinar — Get to Know ARIN's Policy Development Process

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Get to Know ARIN’s Policy Development Process

Join Policy Analyst Eddie Diego as he takes a tour of the American Registry for Internet Numbers’ updated Policy Development Process (PDP). Learn new definitions, how to submit a policy proposal, action items for the ARIN Advisory Council, how you can get involved, and more — including how the updated PDP affects ARIN’s Public Policy and Members Meetings. This webinar will be held on two dates to allow you to choose the most convenient time for you.

Webinar — Get to Know ARIN's Policy Development Process

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Get to Know ARIN’s Policy Development Process

ARIN 51 Keynote Address Shares 25 Years of Production IPv6 Experience

Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:35 -0400

Last month at the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting we offered an exciting lineup of IPv6 programming, beginning with the IPv6 Success Stories keynote address. The session celebrated 25 years of production IPv6 at Virginia Tech with some of the engineers who made it happen. Here’s a summary of the insightful presentation and details on where you can watch the full keynote for yourself.

Hosted on Day Two of ARIN 51, the keynote featured the following Virginia Tech IT staffers sharing about their early adoption of IPv6, the challenges and successes they experienced along the way, and their advice for others deploying IPv6:

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Register Today for Our “Get to Know the ARIN Policy Development Process” Webinar

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Policy Development Process (PDP) is the process by which all policies governing the management of Internet number resources in the ARIN region are developed by and for the ARIN community. Policy development is an open and transparent process, and the resulting policies guide the allocation and management of Internet number resources as part of the Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM).

If you’d like to learn more about the PDP, including how to submit policy proposals, get involved in the process, and what’s changed in the latest version of the PDP, we invite you to attend our free, upcoming webinar: “Get to Know ARIN’s Policy Development Process.”

Announcing the 2023 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve on the ARIN Grant Selection Committee this year. We are pleased to announce the 2023 Committee:

Joe Westover, ARIN staff, Committee Chair
Michael Abejuela, ARIN staff
Steven Feldman, ARIN General Member
Peter Harrison, ARIN Board of Trustees
Kat Hunter, ARIN Advisory Council
Roman Tatarnikov, ARIN General Member

The Grant Selection Committee will evaluate all qualified grant project applications according to the selection criteria.

Initial Participation Opportunities for 2023 ARIN Election Cycle Announced

Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

It is time to kick off the 2023 ARIN Election cycle! As always, ARIN’s governance relies on participation from our community.

Nomination Committee Volunteers Needed

The first step is to seat two additional volunteers to serve on the Nomination Committee (NomCom) and assist with recruiting candidates for the open seats on the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council. Starting last year, the NomCom moved toward a staggered two-year term model, and this year’s NomCom appointees will be eligible to serve two-year terms.

Last Chance to Complete the ARIN Customer Satisfaction Survey

Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The deadline to complete ARIN’s 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey has been extended to Friday, 12 May. We need your help to assess our performance in all areas of the organization, including Technical Services, Registration and Financial Services, Policy Development, and Communications.

Have you completed the survey yet? There’s still time!

Take the ARIN Customer Satisfaction Survey

Remember that when you fill out the survey, you’ll be given a chance to enter a drawing to win a $250 Amazon gift card. Last week’s winners were Sam L., Ibrahim A., and Rob S. — you could be next! We still have four more gift cards to give away, which means four more opportunities for you to win.

ITU-D Development Advisory Group

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The role of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) is to provide advice and guidance to ITU-D’s study groups, members, and staff regarding priorities, strategies, operations, and financial matters of deploying Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in developing areas for sustainable growth and development occurring in both developed and developing countries. Nate Davis, ARIN’s Senior Government Affairs Analyst, is planning to attend in person at the ITU in Geneva, Switzerland.

ARIN Online Maintenance Scheduled for 13 May

Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Online will undergo maintenance from 9:00 AM until approximately 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, 13 May 2023. During this time, ARIN Online accounts will be inaccessible, and any mail sent to ARIN Registration Services will be queued and not immediately acknowledged. All other ARIN publicly available services (Whois, RDAP, IRR, RPKI repository, etc.) will be available.

Once maintenance has been completed, ARIN Online will be accessible and queued mail will be processed.

ARIN 55

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:00:59 -0400

Registration is now open for the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting, taking place 27-30 April 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and online via Zoom. Register at https://arin.net/ARIN55.

ARIN 51 Attendees

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Tampa, Florida.

Name	Title	Organization
Lorenzo Abelenda	Registration Service Coordinator	LACNIC
Daniel Alexander	Network Engineer	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
Robert Alvarado	Network Engineer	Intuitive Surgical
Smahena Amakran	Registry Monitoring and Auditing Manager	RIPE NCC
Jon Bachtold	CTO	CL-214 - CIRBN, LLC
Sylvain Baya	President & Co-Founder	cmNOG (Cameroonian Network Operators’ Group)
Phil Benchoff	Senior Escalation Engineer	Virginia Tech
Winsome Bennett	Program Coordinator	University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Dave Bernardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Bonita Bing	Network Operations Specialist	U.S. Senate
Ralph Bischof	DDI Service Architect	Leidos
Ben Bittfield	IPv6 Architect	Johnson & Johnson
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Thomas Bonar	Network Operation - Network Security And Standards	TDS Telecommunications LLC
John Bono	Vice President, Revenue	Internet Tool & Die Company
Lily Edinam Botsyoe	Graduate Student	University of Cincinnati
Thomas Brenac	CEO	BRENAC IPV4 Broker
E. Marie Brierley	CEO	Saatvik Advisors
Eric Brown	Senior Network Architect	Virginia Tech
Mike Brunet	Manager, Network Design	Shaw Communications LTD
Christopher Bruton	Core Engineer	CENIC
Laura Bryson	CIO	Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster
Julio Javier Buiza Ferreyros	Especialista en Servicios de Registro	LACNIC
Brian Bullard	Network Engineer	Wells Fargo
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
Thomas Burns	Lease Manager	IPTrading
Carolina Caeiro	Senior Internet Policy Specialist	DNS Research Federation and Oxford Information Labs
Douglas Camin	Chief Information Technology Officer	Coordinated Care Services Inc
Gary Campbell	Director of Technology	MSET
Randy Carpenter	Vice President	FNG-1 - First Network Group Inc
Nancy Carter	Treasurer	ARIN Board of Trustees
Joe Catapano	Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager	ICANN
Melvin Cheng	Director, Business Development	Innovation Service
James Chirwa	Head of Member Services	African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) Ltd
Hervé Clement	Head of Naming, Addressing and Numbering Department	Orange SA / ASO AC
Dedlyne Cloiseau	Executive director	Fondation Lespwa
Lawrence Coclough	Cybersecurity	GiaMetrics
Jeff Crowder	Chief Cook and Bottle Washer	VT Division of Information Technology
Chris Cuddy	Manager of Engineering	Rapid Systems
Henry Dean	Senior Director Network Operations	Mediacom Communications Corp
Anthony Delacruz	Sr Network Engineer	CenturyLink Level 3 Parent, LLC
Louis DeVictoria	Network & Cloud Expert	Perimeter81
David Dong	IANA Services Specialist	ICANN
Andrew Dul	Advisory Council	8 Continents Networks LLC
Paul Emmons	Executive Director	Ninja-IX
Yves Ephraim	Managing Director	Pegasus Technologies Inc
Tom Fantacone	Lead Broker	IPTrading.com
David Farmer	Network Engineer	University of Minnesota
Scott Farrand	VP Development	FutureSoft
Brad Fecker	DDI Engineer	State of Oregon
Sheng-Yuan Feng	CTO	NCSE NETWORK, LLC
Azael Fernandez	Projects Leader	UNAM
Bryan Fields	Engineer	Nokia
Michael Flemming	Regional Director North America	GMO BRAND SECURITY Inc.
Florian Fuessl	CEO	Ailuj Inc.
Steven Geerdes	Senior Network Engineer	Sanford Health
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Sanford George	Network Engineer	National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Richard Greenwood	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Vincentas Grinius	CEO	IPXO LLC
Rahul Gundani	Vice President Network Services	MetTel
Andrew Hadenfeldt	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Lynne Hamilton	President	Local Consultants
Chris Hansell	Resources Coordinator	RACKS-8 - RACKSPACE US, Inc.
Peter Harrison	CTO	Colovore LLC
Darrieux Harvey	Director of Meetings	NANOG
Chuck Hauge	IPAM Network Engineer	Charter Communications
Jack Hazan	EVP	IPv4.Global
Bertland Hope	Humble Student	Computer Life Support
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Lee Howard	Senior Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
David Hubbard	CIO	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
David Huberman	Office of the CTO	ICANN
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Vice Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Vaidotas Januska	CTO	IPXO
Christine Johnson	Computer Engineer	Sailaway Systems
Moira Johnson	Assistant	SolarNetOne
Scott Johnson	CEO	solarnetone.org
Brian Jones	Director of Operations	Virginia Tech
Dustin Jurman	CEO	Rapid Systems
Jason Kasten	Owner	Saltwater Scuba, LLC
Pompidou Kayembe	Director IT	Info.Net Computer
Tim Kevin	CEO	Zero Distance LLC
Henry Kilmer	Trustee	ARIN Board
Justin Knapp	Helpdesk Manager	Rapid Systems Inc.
Apollo Knights	Director	National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission
Kendrick Knowles	Advisory Council	ARIN
Michael Lambert	GigaPoP Manager	PSC - Carnegie Mellon University
Louie Lee	Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Wendy Leedy	Technical Business Developer	Amazon.com, Inc.
Scott LePere	#keeptrafficlocal	FD-IX
Donnie Lewis	CTO	The Obsidian Group, Inc.
Petipha Lewis	Executive Director	Grenada Chamber Of Industry And Commerce
Marlin Martes	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Mark McFadden	Principal Security Consultant	Oxford Information Labs
Rhonda McFadden	AVP, Senior Network Engineer	Wells Fargo & Company
Brent Mc Intosh	CTO	MCNET-SOLUTIONS
Edward McNair	Executive Director	NANOG
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Derek Moore	Webmaster	IntenseWebs.com
Evan Moore	Senior Network Engineer	FirstLight Fiber
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon Web Services
Dustin Moses	Network Engineer II	Intermax Networks
Michele Murray	Senior Network Operations Specialist	U.S. SENATE
Mohamed Nassit	CEO	Unitelecom Inc
Anita Nikolich	Research Scientist	UIUC
Nick Nugent	Senior Corporate Counsel	Amazon Web Services
Caleb Ogundele	Director	Olum.ca
Gustavo Ortega	Cybersecurity Engineer	Georgia Institute of Technology
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
James Paek	Corporate Manager	QuikTrip
June Parris	Member	Internet Governance
James Pearson	Director of Hosting	FexTel, Inc
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Cheryleann Pemberton	Permanent Secretary	Government of St Kitts and Nevis
Amy Potter	Advisory Council	ARIN AC
Matthew Pounsett	Systems Engineer	DNS-OARC
Andrew Poxleitner	DIRECTOR / NOC	APPSYNERGY INC
Joe Provo	Packet Slinger	Google
Christopher Quesada	Director of Operations	Quantum Loophole
Serge Radovcic	Advisory Board	IPXO LLC
Gus Reese	Advisory Council	ARIN
Ray Robertson
Mauricio Rodriguez	Network Planning Manager	Seminole Tribe of Florida
Alan Rowley	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Stephen Ryan	Outside Counsel	ARIN
Ozan Sahin	Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist	ICANN
Mike Saldivar	IT Manager	Journal Technologies
Bill Sandiford	Chair, Board of Trustees	ARIN
Shinji Sato		Japan
Leif Sawyer	Network Engineer	GCI Communication Corp
Daniel Schatte	VP, Network Operations	VP, Network Operations
Marco Schmidt	Registration Services Manager	RIPE NCC
Brayden Schreifels	Owner	Schreifels Telecom
Robert Seastrom	Distinguished Engineer	Capital One (plus ClueTrust, ARIN BoT)
Josh Shamloo	Cyber Sec Eng	NOAA-NWAVE
Steve Sheng	Senior Director, Policy Development Support	ICANN
Karla Skarda	Services Director	APNIC
Sigmund Solares	CEO	The Producers, Inc.
Vivek Sreethu	Travel agent	Ozone travels
Eddie Stauble	Broker	IPTrading.com
Jonathan Stewart	Network Engineer	LES.NET (1996) INC
Gordon Swaby	Telecom Engineer	OUR
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	ADDDR - Addrex, Inc
Christian Tacit	AC Member	ARIN
Man To Antony Tang	Owner and Operator	TAIPEI101 NETWORK LLC
Roman Tatarnikov	CEO	IntLos
Rodney Taylor	Secretary General	Caribbean Telecommunications Union
Peter Thimmesch	President	Internet Tool & Die Company
Deborah Thurton	Chief Administrative Officer	Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions
Nicholas Timperio	Director of Network Engineering	Intermax Networks
Jonathan Tinsley	Network Infrastructure Supervisor	Powder River Energy Cooperative
Kurt Torok	Network Integrator	Michigan Statewide Educational Network
Mark Trimmer	Software Architect	Genesys Telecommunications
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	ARIN AC
Alfredo Verderosa	CSO	LACNIC
William W	CyberSecurity	CSAA-IG
Nancy Wachira	Community Support	L’arche Homefires
Steven Wallace	Director, Routing Integrity	Internet2.edu
Casey Walters	Network Engineer	Perrigo
Christine Warren	Help Desk Officer	St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority
Joseph White	Security Architect	Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer	TELUS
Paul Wilson	Director General	APNIC
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	Network Engineer	DriveNets, Inc.
August Yang	CTO	August Internet Limited
Edward Yap	Legal	Larus
Hubert Yap	Legal and Compliance Officer	Larus Limited

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Reginald Alcancia	CXS Business Process Manager
Erin Alligood	Chief Human Resources Officer
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
Einar Bohlin	Vice President, Government Affairs
John Curran	President & CEO
John Davis	Communications Specialist
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Eddie Diego	Policy Analyst
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Jennifer Fulmer	Staff Attorney
Amanda Gauldin	Community Engagement Coordinator
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Planner
Brad Gorman	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Jesse Helfrich	User Experience Designer
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Coordinator
David Jeffers	Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Chief Information Security Officer
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technical Officer
Jennifer Lee	Counsel
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Debra Martin	Senior Program Manager
Frankie McDonough	Principal Systems Administrator
Marty McLaughlin	CXS Certification Program Manager
Cathleen Mohn	Junior Account Representative
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Leslie Nobile	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Mike Pappano	Customer Service Resource Analyst III
Ashley Perks	Communications Manager
Reese Radcliffe	Registration Services Manager
Therese Simcox	Senior Executive Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Customer Officer
Pete Toscano	Information Systems and Security Manager
Chris Walker	Agile Project Manager
Joe Westover	Senior Manager, Office of the CCO
Matthew Whitaker	Junior SDET
Bevil Wooding	Director, Caribbean Affairs

ARIN 51 Meeting Report Now Available

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on the ARIN Blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is now available on the ARIN website at https://arin.net/ARIN51

ARIN would like to thank everyone who participated in ARIN 51, whether at home or in person in Tampa, Florida. And one more sincere thank you to our webcast sponsor, Google, our network sponsor, Comcast, and our bronze sponsor, IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank, for helping make ARIN 51 possible.

ARIN’s Inaugural Caribbean Roundtable Cultivates Support for Internet Development

Tue, 02 May 2023 15:50:00 -0400

ARIN held its first Caribbean Roundtable on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, at the conclusion of the ARIN 51 meeting in Tampa, Florida. The inaugural event focused on ARIN’s commitment to supporting Internet development in the Caribbean and provided a forum for participants to discuss priorities, trends, and implications for the region.

ARIN President and CEO John Curran delivers the featured address at the inaugural Caribbean Roundtable.

Meet Our New Policy Development Process

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:30:00 -0400

If you’ve been involved in the ARIN community in the last 14 years, you have most likely become familiar with the “PDP” that we so fondly (and so often) refer to. ARIN’s Policy Development Process (PDP) was first adopted on 7 January 2009, when it replaced the Internet Resource Policy Evaluation Process (IRPEP). After a new version was published on 14 January 2013, we continued to work under that PDP for more than a decade.

CITEL 42 Meeting of PCC.I

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CITEL (Inter‑American Telecommunication Commission), as part of the Organization of American States (OAS), is one of the many RTO (regional telecommunications organizations) that provide input into the ITU process (resolutions specifically and/or their changes).

Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending this meeting of the Working Group for the Preparation of the ITU WTSA, WTDC, and Plenipotentiary Conferences.

ITU-T Standardization Advisory Group

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The role of the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) is to provide advice and guidance to ITU-T’s study groups, members, and staff, while taking into consideration the requirements of all members, including those from both developed and developing countries, as well as from various industries and governments. Einar Bohlin, ARIN’s VP of Government Affairs, is planning to attend in person at the ITU in Geneva, Switzerland.

New Policy Development Process Now Implemented

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

From 6 September to 6 October 2022, ARIN conducted a community consultation regarding the proposed updated Policy Development Process (PDP) for policy development in the ARIN region.

At its meeting on 19 December 2022, the Board of Trustees adopted the Advisory Council’s recommended revision to the PDP.

As of 1 May 2023, this revision has now been implemented. All draft policies have been transitioned to the new PDP.

The following seven Recommended Draft Policies were presented at ARIN 51 and are currently in last call. The community is welcome to provide feedback on these policies via the Public Policy Mailing List.

APNIC 56

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CANTO Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Visit our booth (#36) with LACNIC in the Exhibition Hall to chat with our Director of Caribbean Affairs, Bevil Wooding, and our Director of Customer Experience and Strategy, Joe Westover, and find out who’s leading the charge for IPv6 in the Caribbean.

IETF 116

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

IETF 117

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

NANOG 89

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort for the North American Network Operators’ Group’s 89th community-wide gathering. NANOG is dedicated to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by inspiring, educating, and empowering our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network.

ARIN is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this event. Find us in the Platinum Sponsor Room in the Studio area on the first floor from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT.

Caribbean ICT Ministers’ Forum

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Special Joint Meeting of the CTU Ministers with the ARIN/LACNIC/ICANN Executive Briefing Session

The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC), the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) are honored to host the 2023 Caribbean Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministers’ Forum on Wednesday, 16 April 2023, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The Forum’s theme is “Underpinning Sustainable Digital Transformation by Ensuring a Safe, Secure, Trustworthy and Resilient Internet.” It will follow the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the CTU’s meeting on Digital Leadership in the Caribbean, providing an opportunity for representatives from the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) in the Caribbean, ARIN and LACNIC, and other Internet experts to engage decision makers in dialogue on Caribbean digital transformation.

ICANN 77

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

NANOG 88

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for the North American Network Operators’ Group’s 88th community-wide gathering. NANOG is dedicated to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by inspiring, educating, and empowering our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network.

ARIN is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this event. Find us in the Platinum Sponsor Room on Level 7 (708 Sol Duc) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT.

Midwest Broadband Operators Conference

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at this day-long technical conference for the broadband community.

Session Topic: Achieving Network Autonomy
4:00-4:20 PM CDT
Presented by: Joe Westover, Director, ARIN Customer Experience and Strategy

Do you have autonomy over your network? Do you know who controls the IP addresses your company’s network and services depend on? What happens to your network if you decide to switch providers or if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) asks you to return the IP addresses they assigned to you? Getting space directly from ARIN means that your organization directly holds the rights for IPv4 and IPv6 address blocks, which means that those addresses were provided to you directly by ARIN or its predecessors and can be considered portable. It is simple to request, and once you obtain IP addresses directly from ARIN (or through an approved transfer), you will have network autonomy and be able to set your own routing security policies.

Billing System Maintenance Scheduled for 27 April

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On 27 April, from 7:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT, ARIN will be conducting maintenance on systems relating to billing functionality. During this period ARIN customers will not be able to view, download, or pay invoices.

All other publicly available services will remain available for the duration. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Kosters
Chief Technology Officer
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Apply for an ARIN Community Grant

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

At ARIN, we don’t take the health and growth of the Internet for granted, which is why we launched the ARIN Community Grant Program in 2019. Now entering its fifth year of providing financial grants in support of operational and research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment, this program has funded 18 projects with a cumulative US$183,975 so far. And now it could be your turn to receive financial, networking, and logistical support for a project that benefits the ARIN community.

ARIN Community Grant Applications Now Open

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Do you have a project that needs funding, is noncommercial in nature, and benefits the Internet community within the ARIN service region? Apply now for a 2023 ARIN Community Grant.

Apply Now for an ARIN Community Grant

The ARIN Community Grant Program provides financial grants in support of operational or research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment, advance ARIN’s mission, and broadly benefit the Internet community within the ARIN region.

Take ARIN’s Fourth Customer Satisfaction Survey

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

At ARIN, we place a heavy emphasis on learning about your experiences with our services, tools, and staff because we can’t function properly as a registry without your input. Along with the many other ways we collect your feedback, we conduct larger-scale customer satisfaction surveys every three years to give us a moment-in-time snapshot of what you think about our performance.

Between now and 10 May, we encourage you to set aside about 15 minutes to help us with our fourth Customer Satisfaction Survey. Whether there’s a particular service that you like, something that you think needs improvement, or a new offering you’d like to suggest, we want to hear your thoughts.

ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Monday, 17 April 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: It’s 9:01. If we can get folks in the room, we’ll get started here in just a moment. Are we ready to go? We’re ready to go. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Tampa and ARIN 51.

ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome to Day 2 of ARIN 51.

(Applause.)

Again, thank you to our elected volunteers. I hope everybody got a chance to chat them up at the social last night.

ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 3 Transcript - Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: Welcome back to the final day of ARIN 51. I hope everyone has been enjoying the meeting thus far. And I’m so glad you’re back with us today.

ARIN 51 Day 3 Recap

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:15:35 -0400

We’ve concluded the third and final day of the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting! A huge thank you to all who participated in person and virtually and helped make this another productive and engaging meeting. To reference anything you’ve seen at the meeting, visit our meeting materials page. Over the coming days, links to the full transcript and webcasts will be added to this page as well. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what happened on Day Three; the meeting day was brief, so this is too!

2023 ARIN Customer Satisfaction Survey Now Open

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN has officially launched our fourth Customer Satisfaction Survey to determine the current level of customer satisfaction with ARIN services. The survey is open beginning today, 19 April, and will run through 12 May.

Take the ARIN Customer Satisfaction Survey

Working together with marketing research firm Rockbridge Associates, we developed this survey to assess ARIN’s performance in all areas of the organization, including Technical Services, Registration and Financial Services, Policy Development, and Communications.

ARIN 51 Day 2 Recap

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:45:35 -0400

Welcome back for your Day Two Recap of the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Tampa, Florida, and online via Zoom. Today’s highlights included reports from ARIN Community Grant recipients, presentations by ARIN staff, a keynote and panel sharing IPv6 success stories, and updates from each of the other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). Thanks to everyone who has joined us so far — we’ll see you again tomorrow at 9 AM EDT for the final day of the meeting.

ARIN 51 Day 1 Recap

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:35 -0400

A warm “Hello!” from the Sunshine State, where the hybrid ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting has officially begun! We’re excited to welcome both new and familiar faces joining us in Tampa, Florida, and online for a great lineup of policy discussions, organizational updates, special panels, and more. Read on for a high-level overview of what has happened so far at ARIN 51.

Want to join in the discussions remotely? Register before tomorrow so we can invite you to the Zoom webinar.

ARIN 51 Begins Today

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting begins today at 9:00 AM ET! Join us over the next three days at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, or virtually via Zoom for policy discussions, organizational updates, and more.

It’s not too late to register to participate, or you may view a webcast of the meeting.

How to Attend the Meeting

Each morning during the meeting, you’ll receive a reminder email with information about that day’s session. If you’re a virtual attendee, that email will contain the link you need to access the Zoom meeting.

ARIN-prop-319: Retire 4.2.1.4. Slow Start

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Section 4.2.1.4 Slow Start has been a part of the NRPM for two decades, and successfully served to constrain the rate at which ARIN issued IPv4 address allocations to its members for many years. Following the exhaustion of the free pool, as well as the introduction and refinement of transfer policies, Slow Start has ceased to be applicable to the operations of ARIN’s registration services. Staff has confirmed that this policy has not been used since 2018.

Upcoming Changes to ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The upcoming May software release will include multiple improvements to ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services that will impact customers who utilize Hosted RPKI. These improvements will comprise a new, streamlined process for Route Origin Authorization (ROA) creation and maintenance, the introduction of auto-renewal for ROAs, and automation of previously ticketed processes for a more efficient RPKI experience.

ROA Creation

Customers will no longer need a ROA request signing key to register for Hosted RPKI services. Because customers will no longer need to create a private key, the ARIN Online user interface will feature streamlined and simplified ROA creation forms.

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Join Us Next Week at ARIN 51

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We’re packing our bags for Tampa, Florida, for ARIN 51! Our hybrid Public Policy and Members Meeting takes place 16-19 April 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and virtually via Zoom. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late! Visit https://arin.net/ARIN51 to get started.

What to expect at ARIN 51

Policy Discussions

The public policy portion of ARIN 51 features eight policy discussions on Monday, seven of which are Recommended Draft Policies. The policy agenda includes:

ARIN on the Road is Headed to Denver!

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Have questions about IPv6 resources? Wondering how your organization can deploy Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)? Need help navigating ARIN Online? Get your questions answered at our in-person ARIN on the Road event in Denver, Colorado.

Denver, Colorado

Thursday, 18 May 2023
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM MDT
The Curtis Hotel — a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels

ARIN on the Road is your chance to:

ARIN on the Road: Denver

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Curtis Denver — a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Session Room: Patty Cake

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, 4 April 2023, ARIN fulfilled 136 requests off the IPv4 Waiting List from the 65 IPv4 blocks listed on the IPv4 Addresses Cleared for Waiting List page:

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv4/blocks_cleared/

Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 51

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN 51 is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather both in person and virtually! I am particularly excited to introduce the policies that will be discussed at this meeting, having just stepped into the role of ARIN Policy Analyst after nearly 12 years in the Registration Services Department. I look forward to following in the footsteps of Sean Hopkins, who was with ARIN for 13 years in various roles, most recently as Senior Policy Analyst.

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2023

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the seventh annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit.

Indigenous communities are among the most underserved with internet access throughout North America. For seven years, a growing movement of connectivity champions has worked though the Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS) to change that.

Register now to attend ICS 2023 in Anchorage and join workshops, lightning talks and panel discussions about the broadband challenges facing our communities, and hear directly from people doing game-changing work to advance digital equity.

LACNIC 39

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

RIPE 86

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Volunteer to Serve on the 2023 ARIN Grant Selection Committee

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are seeking volunteers to serve on the ARIN Grant Selection Committee to help pick the 2023 ARIN Community Grant Program recipients.

The Grant Selection Committee is responsible for evaluating all qualified project applications according to the selection criteria and making recommendations to the ARIN Board of Trustees. All committee members will review applications in an online platform from 14 June to 7 July at their own pace and will convene via Zoom between 10 July and 28 July.

ARIN 2022 Budget

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 2022 Budget (USD in thousands)
Category	Approved Budget	Accounting Adjustments	U.S. GAAP Budget⁶
Operating revenue and support budget:
Registration maintenance fees	24,561	(986)	23,575	¹
Registration allocation and assignment fees	1,268		1,268
Network transfers	588		588
Org create and recovery	262		262
Contributions	-	400	400	²
Other revenue	27		27
Total revenue and support	$26,706	$(586)	$26,120

Operating expenses budget:
Salaries, benefits and fringe	18,898	(1,263)	17,636	³
Travel and meetings	1,619		1,619
Travel	1000		1000
Meetings	619		619
Engineering operations and infrastructure	1,362	2,102	3,464
Data center colocation and data communications	624		624
Hardware, software and other computer costs	738	400	1,138	²
Depreciation and amortization		1,702	1,702	⁴
Professional services	1,150		1,150
Legal	447		447
Consulting and other professional services	703		703
Industry support	640		640
ICANN	200		200
NRO	160		160
Grant Program	60		60
Other industry support	220		220
Community outreach	204		204
On-the-Road and other training	89		89
Other outreach	115		115
General and administrative	1,904	(32)	1,873
Rent and occupancy	805	(257)	548	⁵
Insurance	198		198
Banking and treasury fees	545		545
Communications	136		136
Other office expenses	220		220
Depreciation and amortization		226	226	⁴

Total operating expense budget	$25,777	$807	$26,584
Excess of operating revenues (under) over operating expenses	$929	$(1,393)	$(465)

Capital expense budget:
Software	124	1,263	1,387	³
Hardware	1,475		1,475
Total capital expense budget	$1,599	$1,263	$2,862

Investment reserves:
Balance January 1, 2022	35,282		35,282
Estimated earnings @3.75% (on long term reserve fund)	1,180		1,180
Estimated transfers to operating cash account	-		-
Estimated balance at December 31, 2022	$36,462	-	$36,462

Note 1: The accounting adjustments for revenue relate to the deferred recognition of certain registration billings.

Midwest Peering Summit

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Session Topic: Planning Your Network with IPv6
18 July, 10:00-10:50 AM CST
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

Because the free pool of IPv4 addresses has been depleted, customers will want to request Ipv6 address space for new networks, and eventually transition their networks from Ipv4 to IPv6.

ARIN Bits: March 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0400

We may just be entering the spring season officially, but at ARIN we’ve been moving with a spring in our step since the very beginning of 2023. The first three months of the year have been a whirlwind of updates, deployments, travel, and more as we continue working to enhance our services and fulfill ARIN’s mission. In this edition of Bits we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: ARIN 51 and its Fellowship Program, a new NRPM and PDP, changes to our RPKI and IRR tools, security compliance achievements, upcoming industry events, and much more. Read on to learn about all the exciting things blossoming at ARIN and in our community.

Introducing the ARIN 51 Fellows

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:45:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for ARIN 51, our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting taking place 16-19 April online and in person in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program!

A Hybrid Experience

For the first time, the Fellowship Program will be conducted in a hybrid format. The agenda will include:

Two virtual sessions introducing the workings of the organization and the ARIN Policy Development Process (PDP),
The virtual ARIN 51 Meeting Orientation, and
Participation in ARIN 51 either virtually or in person in Tampa.

Throughout the program, Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by an ARIN Advisory Council member.

Results of Consultation on Offering ARIN Content in Multiple Languages

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In February, ARIN conducted Community Consultation 2023.2 in response to open suggestion ACSP 2022.10 regarding providing announcements and policy documents, such as the Policy Development Process (PDP) and Number Resource Policy Manual, in Spanish and French to encourage greater participation and discussion from non-native English-speaking members of our community. The consultation was held for 10 business days and received a total of eight comments.

The consultation highlighted the availability of online document translation services and raised doubts about the value of producing official versions at ARIN due to their considerable cost and uncertain impact on improving access to ARIN’s services. It is worth highlighting that the current regional approach to registry services was established, in part, to minimize the need for RIR support for multiple languages. Providing for equitable access to the PDP and ARIN’s services would involve significantly more than just translated documents; it would require formal multiple-language support from ARIN’s diverse service teams (covering customer, registration, financial, and technical support), and the provision of real-time translation support during public policy meetings.

Results of Consultation on Expanding 2FA Options in ARIN Online

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On 1 November 2022, ARIN announced that we will require two-factor authentication (2FA) on all ARIN Online accounts beginning 1 February 2023. ARIN currently has three options for customers to set up 2FA on their ARIN Online accounts. Following the announcement of the planned enforcement date of 1 February 2023, we received several suggestions for further expansion of our authentication offerings, including:

Allowing email as an authentication method
Enabling SMS support for customers who reside outside of the ARIN service region
Allowing registration of multiple hardware security keys

In January 2023, ARIN conducted Community Consultation 2023.1 on expanding the available 2FA options in ARIN Online. The consultation was held for two weeks and received a total of 36 comments. After reviewing the feedback received, we have determined a path forward on each of the three topics.

Annual Fee Cap for New LRSA Entrants Ending 31 December 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN recovers the cost of its registry operations through an annual Registration Services Plan (RSP) fee charged to registry customers based on the total size of the number resources held.

ARIN 51 Hotel Discount Expires Soon

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are quickly approaching the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting, being held on 16-19 April 2023. If you are planning to join us in person in Tampa, Florida, please note that next Monday, 20 March 2023, is the deadline for ARIN 51 attendees to receive the discounted hotel rate of US$259.92 + tax at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.

We strongly encourage you to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered to attend ARIN 51 yet, please visit https://arin.net/ARIN51 to register today.

CHI-NOG 11

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at this day-long technical conference for the broadband community.

Session Topic: Stand Up for Your Routes! Using the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)
11:15-11:45 AM CDT
Presented by: Brad Gorman, ARIN Senior Product Owner, Routing Security

It’s never a good time for your routes to be hijacked. Whether by human error or deliberate action of a bad actor, the mis-configuration of an Internet connected device could result in a disruption of connectivity, even financial loss for your company. Would you like to limit your exposure to hijacks? Find out how easy it is to strengthen your routing security by using the opt-in RPKI services at ARIN.

Congratulations to the ARIN 51 Selected Fellows

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Please join us in congratulating the selected ARIN 51 Fellows:

Canada

Nancy Wachira, Support Worker, L’arche Homefires
August Yang, Owner and Operator, August Internet

United States of America

Gustavo Alvarado, Computer Security Researcher, Toyota Motor North America
Lily Botsyoe, Graduate Student, University of Cincinnati
Lou DeVictoria, Network & Cloud Expert, Perimeter 81
Dustin Moses, Network Engineer II, NewMax LLC
James Paek, Corporate Manager, QuikTrip
Roman Tatarnikov, CEO, IntLös

Caribbean

Winsome Bennett, Programme Coordinator, University of the Commonwealth, and Secretary and Chapter Coordinator, ISOC Jamaica
Gordon Swaby, Telecommunications Engineer, Office of Utilities Regulation
Christine Warren, Help Desk Officer, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority

Fellows will participate in two virtual sessions plus the ARIN 51 Meeting Orientation and receive an in-depth, expert-guided introduction to the workings of the ARIN organization, services, and the Policy Development Process (PDP).

ICANN 76

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Operationalizing IPv6: From Theoretical to Practical

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500

This is the second post in our Business Case for IPv6 series. Read the other posts here.

In the period leading up to the year 2000, the definition of IPv6 was barely complete, with non-production, experimental academic applications abounding. This is not unlike how many new technologies begin their life cycle. What would happen over the next decade — the explosive adoption and growth of broadband, web-scalers, and the cloud — would unfortunately distract most would-be adopters of IPv6 from continuing their journeys. That is, of course, apart from a handful of commercial adopters who truly had no good alternatives to support growth.

John Jason Brzozowski

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

John is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of industry experience leading large-scale, transformational infrastructure and platform initiatives. His areas of expertise span a wide range of disciplines, including networking (service provider and home), cloud, software development, and embedded systems, to name a few.

His leadership and execution have had the most substantive impact across cable’s diverse ecosystem, encompassing voice, video, and Internet products and services. His numerous contributions and accomplishments have fueled innovation and scale for one of the largest residential broadband networks in the world. John seamlessly introduced support for IPv6 to more than 100 million consumer facing devices, the majority of which were migrated to IPv6 only. The initiatives he lead resulted in IPv4 asset recovery that today exceeds a valuation of US$3 billion. This in turn produced what is perhaps today the world’s largest fixed-line broadband IPv6 deployment.

NRPM 2023.1 - New Policies Implemented

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

At their meeting on 19 October 2022, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

Editorial Change ARIN-edit-2022-6: Editorial Clean-up of NRPM Sections 2.12 and 2.14
Editorial Change ARIN-edit-2022-7: Editorial Clean-up of NRPM Section 2.16

At their meeting on 19 December 2022, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

ARIN-2020-6: Allowance for IPv4 Allocation “Swap” Transactions via 8.3 Specified Transfers and 8.4 Inter-RIR Transfers
ARIN-2022-1: MDN Clarification for Qualification

At their meeting on 30 January 2023, the Board of Trustees adopted the following:

ISPs and LIRs and End Users, Oh My!

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:50:00 -0500

ARIN has different policies for IP address requests depending on how the resources will be used, so how do you know which one is right for your organization?

Let’s start by defining the elephant in the room: Local Internet Registry (LIR). In short, an LIR is an Internet Service Provider (ISP). As defined in ARIN’s Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM):

“A Local Internet Registry (LIR) is an IR that primarily assigns address space to the users of the network services that it provides. LIRs are generally Internet Service Providers (ISPs), whose customers are primarily end users and possibly other ISPs.”

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Now Closed – Consultation on Offering ARIN Content in Multiple Languages

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN thanks those who provided valuable feedback during this consultation on offering content, such as announcements, the Policy Development Process, and the Number Resource Policy Manual, in translation. This feedback will be factored into the decision on the path forward regarding the possible implementation of content translation functionality.

Regards,

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Greater Vigilance and Collaboration Needed in Digital Transformation Initiatives

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

The road to digital transformation is paved with endless possibilities and opportunities, but the journey also comes with the risks of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This dichotomy was the focus of ARIN President and CEO John Curran’s keynote address at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation’s CTO Forum 2023 held in London on 20 February. Mr. Curran’s thought-provoking speech, titled “Challenging Times and the Digital Transformation Imperative,” highlighted the risks and opportunities governments and industries face as they undergo rapid digital transformation.

ARIN and IPv4 Address Leasing

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

As organizations explore the option of providing IPv4 address blocks to other organizations independent of connectivity services (commonly known as “IP address leasing”), they need to understand how such activities fit within ARIN’s policies. Whether your organization is a lessor or lessee, it is important to remain in alignment with the current policies in ARIN’s Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM).

For organizations seeking IPv4 addresses, IP address leasing can be an alternative to purchasing from the market or waiting for resources from ARIN’s IPv4 Waiting List. However, leasing is fundamentally different in that it does not grant permanent registration rights for the addresses to the lessee nor does it ensure network autonomy. Once the lease ends, the lessor can demand that you return and stop using the addresses, which may pose a risk to your organization.

Presidents' Day Closing Information

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 20 February in observance of Presidents’ Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 21 February.

LRSA Information for Governmental Entities/Institutions

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:30:39 -0400

ARIN is pleased to announce the release of a new help page that provides guidance to governmental entities or similar institutions interested in requesting a Legacy Resource Services Agreement (LRSA).

https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/legacy/governments/

We have seen an increase in interest in securing an LRSA in response to the announcement that the Legacy Fee Cap will be expiring on 31 December 2023. The new webpage lays out the specific information that is required for ARIN to consider limited modifications to the LRSA in cases where a governmental entity would not be able, under applicable law, to execute the agreement absent the modification(s).

Bram Abramson Resigns from ARIN Board of Trustees

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Board of Trustees member, Bram Abramson, has been appointed as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective 15 February 2023. Noting it has been an honor to serve as an ARIN Trustee, Bram has resigned from the ARIN Board of Trustees effective today, 14 February 2023.

ARIN congratulates Bram on his appointment as a CRTC Commissioner and thanks him for his service as a member of the ARIN Board.

ARIN Meets ‘SOC 2’ Industry Standard for Security Compliance

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Information security and data protection, which are critical to defending against threats such as fraud, hacking, and phishing attacks, have always been a top priority at ARIN. From the start, we dedicated significant resources to ensuring the secure design of our systems and the careful safeguarding of our customers’ data.

We have implemented various measures to protect your information and to ensure that your communication with ARIN is trusted, including: following security industry best practices to protect your data that is stored and managed at ARIN; performing third-party security audits on an annual basis; taking a number of steps internally to protect your data; and requiring strong passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) for ARIN user accounts.

ARIN Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Security Certification

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 audit of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) as of December 2022.

SOC 2 is a gold standard in security compliance developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). ARIN worked with an independent auditing firm to complete the SOC 2 Type 1 audit, which confirms that ARIN’s information security policies and procedures include controls designed and implemented to meet the SOC 2 standards against which our community has requested we certify.

Christian Johnson

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Consultation on Offering ARIN Content in Multiple Languages

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is seeking feedback from the community on open suggestion ACSP 2022.10 to provide announcements and policy documents, such as the Policy Development Process (PDP) and Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), in Spanish and French. The aim of the suggestion is to encourage greater participation and discussion from non-native English speaking members of our community.

ARIN has investigated various options for implementing the suggestion to provide content in Spanish and French, including using translation service products and the necessary website setup and maintenance. We noted that ARIN lacks the ability to verify the accuracy of these products and discovered that there are publicly available tools that allow users to translate content as needed.

Consultation on Offering ARIN Content in Multiple Languages

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Now Closed – Consultation on Expanding 2FA Options for ARIN Online

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN thanks those who provided valuable feedback during this consultation on expanding two-factor authentication (2FA) options for ARIN Online. This feedback will be factored into the decision on the path forward regarding additional enhancements to ARIN’s 2FA options.

Regards,

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Advancing Plans for ARIN Participation in 2023 Grenada ICT Week

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:25:00 -0500

With Internet and communications technology (ICT) playing an ever-increasing role in business, government, and society, ARIN is working with its Caribbean partners to promote its importance in the region. Last week I visited Grenada to meet with key stakeholders and advance plans for our participation in the upcoming 2023 Grenada ICT Week.

The week-long event is scheduled to be held at the Grenada Trade Centre from 27 February to 3 March 2023. The initiative aims to bring together local, regional, and international experts to discuss the increasing role of technology in business, government, and society.

Grenada ICT Week

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Theme: Investing in the Digital Future Today

Interested in the world of technology and how it’s revolutionizing business, government, and society? Then join us at the Grenada Trade Centre for Grenada ICT Week! The week-long event focuses on the increasing role of technology in business, government, and society.

The event aims to provide attendees with practical strategies and knowledge to help accelerate internet-enabled development. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from local, regional, and international experts as they share knowledge and experience.

The Business Case for IPv6: Internet vs. Intranets

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

This is the first post in our Business Case for IPv6 series. Read the other posts here.

The Internet, by definition, is not a single network but rather a network of networks. Those constituent networks are independent, and their operators can freely choose when — or even if — to deploy IPv6. The name of a crucial Internet number resource is indicative of this independence: Autonomous Systems Numbers (ASNs).

So why does it matter whether other network operators are adopting IPv6? Well, if IPv4 and IPv6 were fundamentally interoperable, then, indeed, it would not matter whether other network operators were supporting IPv6; any network operator could choose to deploy IPv6 and retire IPv4. However, the IPv6 protocol defines communication only between IPv6 source and destination addresses, and IPv4 defines communication only between two IPv4-enabled endpoints.

Specified Transfer Listing Service (STLS) Update

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Effective today, 3 February 2023, the Specified Transfer Listing Service is frozen and no new applications from Recipients, Sources, or Facilitators will be accepted.

The current lists will remain available on our website.

Regards,

American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)

Two-Factor Authentication Now Enforced

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Have you set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your ARIN Online account yet? If not, you’ll be prompted to do so the next time you log in. As of 1 February 2023, ARIN now requires 2FA for all ARIN Online accounts. So that this change is not interruptive to your account access, use the following notes, reminders, and tips to prepare for the process to ensure you have all the necessary information and tools on hand when you log in.

2FA Is Now Required On Your ARIN Online Account

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As of today, 1 February 2023, ARIN now requires two-factor authentication (2FA) on all ARIN Online accounts.

If you have yet to set up 2FA on your account, the next time you attempt to log in to your ARIN Online account, you will be redirected to the 2FA setup process and required to complete it before accessing your account. Customers can choose between Time-Based One-Time password (TOTP), SMS-based, and FIDO2/Passkey-enabled security key authentication methods.

Albuquerque NOG

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at this day-long technical conference for the broadband community.

Session Topic: Achieving Network Autonomy
10:15-11:00 AM MDT
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

CTO Digital Week

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation will be hosting a week of face-to-face ICT events from 20–24 February 2023 at The Royal Society and Marlborough House to reconnect with all its members, Commonwealth ICT and Telecommunications Ministers and stakeholders in the ICT and Energy industries.

Monday, 20 February, 9:25 AM GMT
Keynote Address: Challenging Times and the Digital Transformation Imperative
Presented by: John Curran, ARIN President and CEO

Internet2 Community Exchange

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Westin Peachtree Plaza for this conference experience designed to allow the community to come together to present, share, and influence the services and infrastructure that underpin the work in research and education (R&E) but also with an intentional focus on broadening the participation of and engagement with emerging leaders and rising professionals across a more diverse set of institutions and organizations.

Thursday, 11 May, 8:45-10:00 AM ET
Presentation: Enabling RPKI
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer, Michael Abejuela, ARIN General Counsel, and Steve Wallace, Internet2 Director of Routing Integrity

SCaLE 20x

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the 20th annual Southern California Linux Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America.

Use promo code ARIN for 40% off the price of registration! Click here to register.

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Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN Staff at Booth #532
March 10, 2-6 PM PT | March 11, 10 AM-6 PM PT | March 12, 10 AM-2 PM PT

Let's Grow with IPv6

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the introduction of IPv6 protocols in an IETF Draft Standard in December 1998, ARIN is more conscious than ever of the importance of encouraging the deployment of IPv6 for the continued health and growth of the Internet.

Since making our first IPv6 allocation on 3 August 1999, we have worked to facilitate the adoption and foster the use of IPv6, including increased outreach and education in response to the depletion of the IPv4 address free pool. In 2023, ARIN is once again ramping up efforts to promote the no-longer-new protocol through our “IPv6: Let’s Grow!” campaign.

Final Reminder to Enable 2FA On Your ARIN Online Account Before 1 February

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Beginning on Wednesday, 1 February, ARIN will require two-factor authentication (2FA) on all ARIN Online accounts. Customers who have yet to set up 2FA on their ARIN Online account can choose between Time-Based One-Time password (TOTP), SMS-based, and FIDO2/Passkey-enabled security key authentication methods.

You can learn more about your 2FA options by visiting our website: https://www.arin.net/reference/materials/security/twofactor/

By requiring 2FA for ARIN Online accounts, the ARIN community should see stronger security for the registry, reduced risk of account fraud attempts, and increased confidence in the integrity of their ARIN resources.

Introducing Security Keys for Two-Factor Authentication

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

One of the many features added to ARIN Online in our 3 January release is the option to use a security key — also known as a Passkey or Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) device — to complete your account login with two-factor authentication (2FA). These security keys use FIDO2 (Fast IDentity Online), an open-source industry standard for secure, decentralized authentication of devices and services. FIDO2 is designed to be more secure and easier to use than traditional authentication methods like 2FA apps or time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), and it has been adopted by many major tech companies and organizations as a standard for secure online authentication.

APRICOT / APNIC 55

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Venue: Sofitel Philippines, Plaza Manila

For more than 25 years APRICOT has drawn together many of the world’s best Internet engineers, operators, researchers, service providers, users and policy communities from over 50 countries to teach, present, and do their own human networking. The nine-day summit consists of seminars, technical workshops, tutorials, conference sessions, peering forum, birds-of-a-feather (BOF) sessions, and other gatherings, all with the goal of spreading and sharing the knowledge required to operate the Internet within the Asia Pacific region.

Consultation on Expanding 2FA Options for ARIN Online

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) using an authenticator of your choice
Short Message Service (SMS) for customers within the ARIN service region
FIDO2/Passkey-enabled Security Key

Please note: Voice 2FA is not currently available for new 2FA activations; it is still available to those customers who already have that method set up on their accounts.

Consultation on Expanding 2FA Options for ARIN Online

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Time-based One-time Password (TOTP) using an authenticator of your choice
Short Message Service (SMS) for customers within the ARIN service region
FIDO2/Passkey-enabled Security Key

Please note: Voice 2FA is not currently available for new 2FA activations; it is still available to those customers who already have that method set up on their accounts.

Results of ARIN’s Prioritization Survey

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The results of the Prioritization Survey requesting feedback from our General Members on their sentiment regarding potential improvements to ARIN services are available on our website. These results were provided to the Board of Trustees Financial Committee as supporting information for the 2023 budget approval process and were considered in 2023 project planning.

Key results include clear support for continued development and improvement of our routing security services – Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Routing Registry (IRR). There was also broad support for work to reduce ARIN’s technical debt for our services infrastructure, improvements to allow continuous software deployment, and enforcement of two-factor authentication on all ARIN customer accounts.

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 51 Registration Now Open

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Registration is now open for the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting! The hybrid event will take place 16-19 April 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, and online via Zoom.

We are excited to provide opportunities for both virtual and in-person participation and hope you can join us for this free event. Our ARIN 51 agenda includes discussions of multiple draft policies, reports from our Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, and a variety of updates from ARIN staff and other Regional Internet Registries — and more! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing Information

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The ARIN office will be closed on Monday, 16 January in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ARIN’s office will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, 17 January.

CanWISP 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Hilton Lac-Leamy for the Canadian Association of Wireless Internet Service Providers’ annual conference. This year’s event is also a celebration of CanWISP’s 10th Anniversary.

Monday, 27 March, 2:15-3:00 PM ET
Session Topic: Planning Your IPv6 Network
Presented by: Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect

Did you know that IPv6 can help your WISP grow? IPv6 provides a significantly larger pool of addresses compared to IPv4. This can help WISPs support the growing number of connected devices and ensure long-term growth. Obtaining IPv6 addresses from ARIN is a straightforward process and provides provider independence and sufficient resources to run your WISP business. Attendees will learn the basics of IPv6, the appropriate IPv6 block size to request, and options for supporting IPv4 in their network.

NANOG 87

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the North American Network Operators’ Group’s 87th community-wide gathering. NANOG is dedicated to the ongoing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet, by inspiring, educating, and empowering our community to meet the ever-changing demands of a global network.

ARIN is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this event. Find us in the Platinum Sponsor Room (Lobby Level Meeting Room L403) from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Apply Today for the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:15:00 -0500

The call for applications to the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program is out! We are so excited to make the shift from a fully virtual program to a hybrid experience and once again bring our selected Fellows to an in-person Public Policy and Members Meeting. Prospective Fellows can apply now for the chance to join us at the ARIN 51 meeting in Tampa, Florida, in April 2023.

For more than a decade, the ARIN Fellowship Program has been an important component of our Public Policy and Members Meetings, broadening engagement and helping newcomers to the community gain a better understanding of the work we do at ARIN. For ARIN 51, Fellows will continue to follow a customized program of presentations from community experts and ARIN staff and grow in their understanding of the complexities of ARIN and Internet number resource policies. Three virtual sessions leading up to the meeting will provide expanded time for focused discussion, structured mentorship, and educational content.

Apply Today for the ARIN 51 Fellowship Program

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Learn more about Internet governance, number resource policy, and the ARIN community by becoming an ARIN Fellow. Applications for the hybrid-format ARIN 51 Fellowship Program are now open, and we encourage you to apply for this specialized, interactive learning opportunity.

Fellowship Application

Applications are accepted from Thursday, 5 January to Wednesday, 25 January 2023.

ARIN 51 Fellows will attend three virtual sessions before the ARIN 51 Public Policy and Members Meeting (16-19 April), held in Tampa, Florida, and may choose to attend ARIN 51 either in person or virtually.

New Features Added to ARIN Online

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN is pleased to present the latest version of ARIN Online, including improvements, new features, and updates. Full release notes are included at the end of this message.

Celebrating ARIN’s 25th Anniversary

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:25:35 -0500

December 2022 marks 25 years that ARIN has been in operation, and we couldn’t have made it to this milestone without our amazing community and staff. From all of us here at ARIN, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to you for the support we’ve received over the past quarter century.

Together with our community, we have accomplished so much since 1997, such as managing regional Internet number resource policy through our community-driven policy development process (PDP), offering a variety of educational and training opportunities, continually deploying updates to the tools and services ARIN provides to our customers, hosting Public Policy and Members Meetings and other outreach events around our region, and much more.

ARIN Bits: December 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:15:00 -0500

‘Tis the season to be jolly … Because another ARIN Bits is here! In this edition we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: ARIN’s 25th anniversary, new two-factor authentication (2FA) options and impending enforcement, changes to API keys, Fellowship Program applications, industry meetings on our calendar, and much more. Read on for fa-la-la-la-lots of details on all the merry measures we’re taking to fulfill ARIN’s mission.

Changes Coming to ARIN’s Reg-RWS API Keys for Increased Security

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:30:00 -0500

Starting 3 January 2023, ARIN will be making changes to the Registration RESTful Service (Reg-RWS) designed to increase our level of security and prevent bad actors from accessing or manipulating your valuable data.

Reg-RWS is a secure and efficient method for interacting with ARIN’s database and managing your registration records. Reg-RWS is convenient for repetitive, mundane tasks done in high volume with no needed human communication, such as reporting reassignments using the Shared Whois Project (SWIP).

Garth Dubin

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

FISPA Live

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The FISPA LIVE event series was created to provide a platform and structure for thought leadership and growth for the independent broadband and fiber operators, serving as the conduit connecting the interests of service providers with the suppliers, networks, and capital. The Federation of Internet Solution Providers of the Americas will host FISPA Live 2023 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown 14-17 March 2023.

WISPAMERICA

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Join us in Louisville, Kentucky, for the premier conference and trade show for the Wireless Internet Service Provider industry in North America.

Panel: Network Topologies (Track: Tech)
Wednesday, 8 March, 8-9 AM ET
Panelist: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

This session will discuss different networking methodologies and what they mean for your routing, including bridging, static routing, dynamic routing, MPLS, VPLS, and more.

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2022 Prioritization Survey Results

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:05:39 -0400

The results of the Prioritization Survey requesting feedback from our General Members on their sentiment regarding potential improvements to ARIN services was provided to the Financial Committee of the Board of Trustees for its consideration in reviewing the planned budget for 2023. We are now reporting back to the community on the outcome of this survey.

The survey was divided into nine broad categories, with 21 specific topics called out individually. Improvements were ranked individually to determine the importance of each rather than ranking them against each other. Participants rated each topic on the following scale: 

Building an Integrated Database for the Future of IPv6

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

2021 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Saatvik Research received ARIN Community Grants in 2020 and 2021 to support its work creating a database of IPv6 adoption culled from both ARIN and National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) data. This integrated database can be used to identify trends and roadblocks for enterprise IPv6 adoption as well as to provide a foundation for Internet researchers.

The Internet community — and specifically the IPv6 community — does not currently have access to an integrated source of data from which to conduct research. This project’s goal is to close that gap and make the resulting relational database publicly available to entities conducting their own research into IPv6 adoption and usage. The Internet community also faces the hurdle of relying on lagging indicators of IPv6 adoption. Our continued research will make available leading indicators of enterprise adoption by industry classification.

Facing and mitigating IP address abuse in IPv4 transfer and lease markets

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:45:00 -0500

It goes without saying that an increasing number of internet users, devices, and applications correlates with the growing number of vulnerable points and the climbing risk of Internet Protocol (IP) address abuse — an umbrella term that describes all types of cybercrime, including spam, phishing, and malware.

The global scarcity of IP version 4 (IPv4) number resources only aggravates this issue. As IPv4 addresses become increasingly valuable, malicious actors have found ways to take advantage. For example, they can attempt to hijack hundreds of thousands of IPs assigned by Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and resell them to malicious actors for millions of dollars.

Vincentas Grinius

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Vincentas Grinius is a co-founder at IPXO — the world’s first fully automated IP address lease and monetization marketplace. Grinius has more than 17 years of infrastructure, network, and Internet policy experience. At IPXO, he focuses on addressing the global IPv4 shortage and complex IPv4 management issues.

Virtual School on Internet Governance: Instructing a New Generation of Internet Leaders

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:15:00 -0500

2021 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

The Virtual School on Internet Governance (VSIG) is a free, online course dedicated to teaching the key pillars of Internet Governance to both novices and advanced learners. It began in 2020 as a necessity due to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and, thanks to the support of ARIN Community Grants and ARIN staff participation, it has become an international success.

In this second year of the project, we have succeeded in meeting our goal of expanding the course offerings, exceeded our target number of participants, and delivered the online training course on time and under budget. Also of notable interest is our collection and free distribution of a series of lectures on the core tenets of Internet Governance on YouTube.

International Digital Standards: A Case for the Involvement of Actors in the ARIN Service Region

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:50:00 -0500

2021 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Diplo US received an ARIN Community Grant in 2021 to complete a research project and policy paper on digital standards in the ARIN community — with specific emphasis on the Caribbean region. The report, “International Digital Standards: A Case for the Involvement of Stakeholders in the ARIN Region,” has been published in both English and Spanish.

In addition to publishing a blog post on their website and strengthening coverage of the issue of digital standards on the GIP Digital Watch observatory, Diplo, with ARIN’s involvement, presented two webinar events detailing their findings in February and March 2022. These findings and topics are also covered in Diplo’s monthly Internet Governance briefings and in a guest post published on the ARIN Blog in May 2022.

Pavlina Ittelson

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Diplo US website: https://diplo.us/

Add Email as a Two-Factor Authentication Method

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:45:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

20 March 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.28, in which you requested that ARIN allow the use of email for two-factor authentication (2FA). This suggestion was brought forward during a community consultation in January 2023. However, after careful consideration of the concerns expressed by the community, alongside reservations from ARIN’s Engineering Department and Chief Information Security Officer, ARIN has decided against introducing email as an authentication method for ARIN Online.

CES 2023

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Venetian Expo or online for the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. Get personalized assistance from ARIN staff onsite at booth #11229 in the North Hall and virtually in our digital booth. Ask about how to grow with IPv6!

Did you know ARIN has an IPv4 Waiting List and a reserved block of IPv4 to facilitate IPv6 deployment that you can utilize for your IPv4 needs instead of turning to the market just yet? Do you need help updating your Whois data? Or deploying IPv6 or RPKI? No matter what it is you need help with, we’re here for you. Our CES booth is your one-stop source for information from ARIN. We’ll answer all your questions and can aid with any resource requests you’re currently working on with us as well as any you’ll be submitting in the near future.

PTC'23

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Start the new year off right and join us at the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Pacific Rim’s premier telecommunications event, PTC’23. The Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference is a strategic springboard for the global communications industry, providing all attendees with a four-day platform to focus on planning, networking, and discovering what lies ahead for the ICT industry.

Panel: State of the IPv4 Market
Sunday, 15 January, 3:30-4:45 PM HST
Moderated by: John Curran, ARIN President and CEO
Featuring: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

Fee Implementation For ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:45:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

2 November 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.27 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN charge a minimal fee for in-person registration to attend ARIN Public Policy and Member Meetings while allowing for fee waivers for those with approved justification.

Given that such a fee change would fall under the guidance of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion has been provided to the ARIN Board Chair for future consideration.

ARIN 50 Attendees

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Los Angeles.

Name	Title	Organization
Bram Abramson	Trustee	ARIN Board of Trustees
Shubham Agarwal	Consultant	Self
Albert Ahdoot	Business Development	Colocation America
Omotayo Akintoye	IP Acquisition Specialist	Amazon
Dan Alexander	Network Engineer	Comcast Cable
Nada Alwadi	PhD student	Virginia Tech
Paul Andersen	President	EGATE Networks Inc.
Celeste Anderson	Director Customer Relations	Pacific Wave
Dmitriy Andreyev	Attorney	FlagshipIP, LLC
Mercia Arnold	SVP Risk Management and Compliance	The Obsidian Group, Inc.
Benjamin Ayluardo	Manager	H5 Data Centers
Edvinas Bakanas	Senior product manager	IPXO
Narayanaswamy Baluswamy	Proprietor	Vinayak Consultant
Jeff Bartig	Interconnection Architect	Internet2
Naseem Bawa	Principal	Naseem Bawa Law
Jawaid Bazyar	CTO	Vero Broadband
Sebastian Becker	Global Peering Manager	Deutsche Telekom AG
Alexia Beckford	Program Manager	Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA)
Melissa Begay	Operations Director	Native Public Media
Dave Bernardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Jonathan Black	Partner	Kuro Partners
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Larry Blunk	Network Engineer	Merit Network, Inc.
Francois Bouchard	IT	Stanley Security
Mike Brennan	Program Manager	ICANN
Mike Brunet	Manager, Network Design	Shaw Communications LTD
Laura Bryson	CIO	Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
D. Lawrence Cameron	Consultant	Alternatives Inc
Douglas Camin	Chief Information Technology Officer	Coordinated Care Services Inc
Nancy Carter	Treasurer	ARIN Board of Trustees
Joe Catapano	Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager	ICANN
Norman Christie	Branch Director	Department of Defense
Colin Corbett	Head of Datacenters	Sambanova Systems
Richard Cramer	President	Sytex Access Ltd
Amy Creamer	Director of Operations, IANA	ICANN/IANA
David Croft	Director	LONAP
Ian Couch	Network Planner	Tbaytel
Kerry Culpepper	Attorney	Culpepper IP, LLLC
Ajit Das	Senior Principal Engineer, Cyber and Network Infrastructure	Raytheon
Ron da Silva	CEO - Founder	Network Technologies Global
Kim Davies	VP, IANA Services	ICANN
Henry Clay Dean	Senior Director Network Operations	Mediacom Communications Corp
Louis Devictoria	Lead Network Engineer	Webair
Eduardo Diaz	Boardx Director	ISOC Puerto Rico
David Dong	IANA Services Specialist	ICANN
Austin Dickson	Owner	Curium Technologies
Andrew Dul	Advisory Council	8 Continents Networks LLC
Mary Emmons	Assistant	Ninja-IX
Paul Emmons	Executive Director	Ninja-IX
Matthew Erculiani	Network Engineer	Google
Benjamin Eshun	Board Member	AFRINIC
David Farmer	Network Engineer	University of Minnesota
Brad Fecker	DDI Engineer	State of Oregon
Steven Feldman	Principal Network Architect	Paramount Global
Azael Fernandez	Projects Leader	UNAM
Hans Fiedler	Owner	HF Consulting
Bryan Fields	Engineer	Nokia
David Friedman	Member	DFDB LLC
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Kate Gerry	Network Director	NetActuate, Inc
Lisa Gerry	Corporate Development	Converted Networks, LLC
Janine Goodman	Vice President	Avenue4 LLC
Richard Greenwood	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Matt Griswold	CTO	20C
Tristan Griswold	Grunt	20C
Andrew Hadenfeldt	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Noah Hagerty	Product Manager - IP Solutions	Zayo Group, LLC
Robert Hale	Sr Manager - Technical Engineering and Infrastructure	Novant Health
Lynne Hamilton	President	Local Consultants
Jeffry Handal	Technical Leader	Cisco
Martin Hannigan	CEO	Deep Edge Realty
Chris Hansell	Senior Legal Counsel	APNIC
Selina Harrington	IANA Operations Manager	ICANN
Peter Harrison	NOC Resources	Rackspace
Mark Hart	Customer Experience Professional (CSR)	Comcast
Darrieux Harvey	Director of Meetings	NANOG
Marilia Hirano	Director, IANA Strategic Programs	ICANN
Robert Hoppenfeld	CEO	Up In Two, LLC
Lee Howard	Senior Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
David Huberman	Regional Technical Engagement Manager, North America	ICANN
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Vice Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Ole Jacobsen	Editor and Publisher	The Internet Protocol Journal
Patriar Jalbein	IPAM Architect	IRS
Ernest Johanson	Senior Internet Engineer	Los Nettos
Brian Jones	Director of Operations	Virginia Tech
Melanie Jones	PCard Specialist	PWCS
T. Marc Jones	Director of Sales & Partnerships	Internet Systems Corporation
Paulius Judickas	VP of Strategic Sales	IPXO LLC
Leo Jweda	Member	Consumers Council of Canada
Mina Karimi	Transfer Analyst	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Marissa Kato	Assistant Director of Infrastructure Operations	University of Texas El Paso
Pompidou Kayembe	Director IT	Info.Net Computer
Eddy Kayihura	CEO	AFRINIC
Nick Kesari	director	Fairchild Holdings
Hank Kilmer	VP, IP Engineering	Cogent
Robert Kisteleki	R&D Manager	RIPE NCC
Kendrick Knowles	Principal Partner	Knowles Consulting Group
Tomas Kostrian	Technical Specialist	DXC Technology
Genelle Lake	Head of Network and Computer Systems Administration	ECCB
Michael Lambert	GigaPoP Manager	PSC - Carnegie Mellon University
Alex Latzko	Principal Network Architect	DEFT.COM
Louie Lee	Peering Coordinator / Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Jeff Leung	Director	12393239 Canada Inc.
Donnie Lewis	CTO	The Obsidian Group, Inc.
Chris Lindberg	Senior Network Engineer	The Ohio State University
Marc Lindsey	President	President
Matthew Long	Software Engineer	ONE
Douglas MacDuff	Network Technician	San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
David Mackey	Individual	ICANN Naralo Member
Paul Marshall	Partner	Boyden
Marlin Martes	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Charlie McCready	Mgr. IT Infrastructure	Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union
Miles McCredie	Technical Leader	Midco
Lance McGee	Dir., Network Infrastructure	Red Rock Telecommunications
Giose McGinty	Stakeholder Engagement Regional Specialist	ICANN
Glenn McKnight	Secretariat	NARALO
Edward McNair	Executive Director	NANOG
Lavish Mensah	Programmes Officer, Finance and Social Media Manager	E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa
Catherine Middleton	Trustee	ARIN Board of Trustees
Doug Montgomery	Manager, Internet Technology Research	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Chris Moos	Owner	Tech9 Computers
Oscar Moreno	President	GRL-11 - Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc.
Scott Morizot	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon Web Services
Mohamed Nassit	CEO Unitelecom	Unitelecom Inc
V. Ann-Janine Nicholas	Lecturer	Dominica State College
Harald Nieman	Network Engineer	Kohl’s Department Stores
Anita Nikolich	Advisory Council	ARIN Advisory Council & University of Illinois
Nick Nugent	Corporate Counsel	Amazon Web Services
George Odagi	Services Team Lead/Senior Internet & Policy Analyst	APNIC
Penelope OLeary	Director, Global Registry Operations	Internet Tool & Die Company
Abdalla Omari	Board member	AFRINIC
John Osmon	founder	(New Mexico Internet Exchange) dba ABQIX
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Kevin Pack	Customer Engineering	NTT Ltd.
James Paek	Corporate Manager	QuikTrip
Michael Palage	Chief Trust Officer	InfoNetworks
June Parris	Member	Internet Governance
Brian Peck	NAM	Cogent Communications
Anders Pedersen	Senior Systems Architect	KT-439 - Keepit Technologies Inc.
Kaitlyn Pellak	Technical Business Developer	Amazon Web Services
Sascha Pollok	CEO	IPHH
Amy Potter	Advisory Council	ARIN AC
Thomas Prevost	Network Architect	Armstrong
Joe Provo	Packet Slinger	Google
Christopher Quesada	Director of Operations	Quantum Loophole
Alyssa Quinn	Policy Program Manager	CIRA
MD Mamun Rahman	Chief Technology Officer	Cybersecurity Audit & Resilience Enterprise Ltd.
Gus Reese	Director of Edge Engineering & IP Administrator	Cogent Communications
Kerrie-Ann Richards	Member, Advisory Council	ARIN AC
Sean Rigo	Marketing	Mystic.com
Alexis Rivera	IT	BI
David Rodecker	Managing Partner	WISP.net
Chris Rodriguez	Manager, Network and Voice	Encore
Brandon Ross	Director, Network Architecture	Wework
Claudia Ruiz	Secretariat	ICANN
Alan Rowley	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Stephen Ryan	Outside Counsel	ARIN
Manish Sahay	Owner	PCInsider
Bill Sandiford	Chair, Board of Trustees	ARIN
Naela Sarras	VP, Stakeholder Engagement, North America	ICANN
Leif Sawyer	Enterprise Security Architect	GCI Communication Corp
Adrian Schmidt	Associate - ITS	General Conference of the SDA
Robert Seastrom	Distinguished Engineer	ARIN AC / Capital One / ClueTrust
Sheikh Md Seum	Senior Network Research Engineer	Janata Wifi
Arash Seyed Haghighi	Sr. Manager, IT Infrastructure and Security	Smilegate West Inc.
James Shank	Chief Architect, Community Services	Team Cymru
William Simon	Engineer	Simon Telephonics
David Sinn	Network Engineer	University of Washington
Dan Spencer	Data Network Manager	PVT
Alastair Strachan	Community Development Officer	RIPE NCC
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	ADDDR - Addrex, Inc
Christian Tacit	AC Member	ARIN
Jose Tamayo	Sr Network Engineer	IMAX
Tony Tauber	Distinguished Engineer	Comcast
Peter Thimmesch	President	Internet Tool & Die Company
Takuya Toma	Customer Engineer	NTT Ltd.
Alicia Trotman	ARIN AC	ARIN AC
Severn Tsui	Owner	nthWEB
Gaurab Upadhaya	Chair of APNIC EC / Head of Global Video Delivery	APNIC EC / AMAZON
Evandro Varonil	Director	LACNIC
Leo Vegoda	Multiple	And Polus LLC
Ryan W	Net Engr	Bloodworksnw.org
Clara Wade	Senior Business Developer	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Steven Wallace	Director, Routing Integrity	Internet2.edu
Jason Weil	Consulting Member of Tech Staff	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Mildred Weiss	Project Manager Consultant	General Conference SDA Church
Joseph White	Security Architect	Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Matthew Wilder	Sr Engineer	TELUS
Paul Wolotsky	President	MCSP, Inc.
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	Sr. Staff Network Engineer	Twitter
Jonathan Zuck	Director, Future of Work Project	Innovators Network Foundation

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Erin Alligood	Senior Director of HR and Administration
Alyssa Arceneaux	Executive Coordinator
Einar Bohlin	Vice President, Government Affairs
Jason Byrne	Senior Customer Success Analyst
John Curran	President & CEO
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Reggie Forster	Senior Operations Manager
Jennifer Fulmer	Staff Attorney
Amanda Gauldin	Community Engagement Coordinator
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Planner
Brad Gorman	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Jesse Helfrich	User Experience Designer
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Coordinator
Sean Hopkins	Senior Policy Analyst
David Jeffers	Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Octavis Jones	Systems Administrator
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technical Officer
Misuk Kwon	Transfer Services Lead
Lisa Liedel	Director, Registration Services
Debra Martin	Senior Program Manager
Cathleen Mohn	Junior Account Representative
Melissa Montgomery	Volunteer Support Specialist
Leslie Nobile	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Mike Pappano	Customer Service Resource Analyst III
Ashley Perks	Senior Communications Writer
Bill Ponting	Senior Software Engineer
Nicole Rainey	Outreach Communications Specialist
Maureen Seiler	Software Integration Manager
Therese Simcox	Senior Executive Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Customer Officer
Pete Toscano	Information Systems and Security Manager
Chris Walker	Agile Project Manager
Joe Westover	Senior Manager, Office of the CCO
Bevil Wooding	Director, Caribbean Affairs
Jonathan Worley	Senior Technology Architect

ARIN 50 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Thursday, 20 October 2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: John Curran says get the show on the road, we get the show on the road.

ARIN 50 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Friday, 21 October 2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: So welcome, everybody, to day two of ARIN 50, here in Hollywood. We’re happy to have you here. I’m looking to see if she stepped into the room. I don’t see, does anybody have eyes on Melissa? I literally can’t see anything back there.

ARIN Optimized Q4

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Are you a new ARIN customer? You may have a lot of questions, but the biggest one might be: now what?

To help you answer that question, you’ll want to attend a session of our interactive master class: ARIN Optimized.

Click here to register for ARIN Optimized Q4.

Offered quarterly, this event is specifically tailored to all of our new customers. Attendees will get to speak directly with our expert panelists and key decision-makers at ARIN to hear how they can take full advantage of the services ARIN offers. Attendees should come prepared to learn more about their ARIN Online account and how to use all the technical services that ARIN provides.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the sixth annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit (ICS).

Indigenous communities are among the most underserved with internet access throughout North America.

The ICS brings together Indigenous community members, leaders, network operators, researchers, and policymakers with a common goal: to connect Indigenous communities to fast, affordable, and sustainable internet.

Attend the ICS for community-driven presentations and panels, and to work together to craft policy recommendations to guide advocacy efforts for the coming year.

ARIN 50 Day 2 Recap

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:30:00 -0700

That’s a wrap on ARIN 50! Today marked the second and final day of our hybrid Public Policy and Members Meeting. As usual, it seemed to come and go in a flash. We enjoyed networking with friends old and new in Hollywood, California, and virtually. Here’s a quick summary of the final events of ARIN 50.

A Famously Good Time

Last night, in-person attendees had the opportunity to socialize with each other, continue discussions sparked by the meeting, and rub elbows with some “celebrities” and reenact iconic movie moments at Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum.

ARIN 50 Day 1 Recap

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:30:35 -0700

Greetings from Tinseltown! The hybrid ARIN 50 Public Policy and Members Meeting began today, and we’re thrilled to welcome new and returning participants both in person in Hollywood, California, and virtually. Want to join in the discussions remotely? Register before tomorrow so we can invite you to the Zoom meeting.

In the meantime, here’s a highlight reel of everything that took place on Day 1 of ARIN 50.

Happy (Foosball) Hour

To kick off ARIN 50 (pun intended), attendees greeted one another Wednesday evening at an onsite Happy Hour that provided a great opportunity to catch up before the busy meeting agenda began this morning. In celebration of ARIN’s 50th meeting, we brought back a beloved tradition — foosball! The competition was sometimes fierce, sometimes farcical, but entirely entertaining. And the winning team was … “Who Cares?” Congrats to Leif Sawyer, Advisory Council Chair, and his teammate on achieving ARIN meeting celebrity status!

DEI Training for Community

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:45:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

17 October 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.25 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN train the community on DEI so the community is better able to achieve the organizational goals.

Given that such a training would fall under the guidance of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be provided to the ARIN Board Chair for future consideration.

Thank you for your participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. This suggestion is now closed.

Meet ARIN 50 Network Sponsor, Zayo

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:45:35 -0400

We asked our ARIN 50 network sponsor to explain what motivated them to provide connectivity for the meeting. If your company would be interested in supporting a future ARIN meeting, let us know! Here’s what Zayo had to say:

As a Tier 1 ISP and a proud Member of the ARIN community, Zayo is honored to serve the broader Internet community at ARIN 50, as well as NANOG 86, in Hollywood, CA.

This conference represents a unique opportunity to engage on topics and policies that will shape the future of IP connectivity for the ever-adapting needs of the users and organizations who depend on it. Considering the Internet ecosystem requires collaboration and commitment from all networks involved, we strongly encourage participation from organizations spanning all industries. As a network owner and operator, it has helped shape our vision and strategy over the last few years.

Noah Hagerty

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:30:00 -0400

12 Draft Policies Under Discussion at ARIN 50

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:15:35 -0400

We’re closing in on ARIN 50, and we can’t wait to gather both in person and virtually!

We always love bringing our community together to help ARIN achieve one of its prime directives: the development of policy for the management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers. Your participation enables the ultimate success of these biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings, which are critical for our Policy Development Process (PDP).

To help you prepare you for the meeting, here’s a look at the Draft Policies and Recommended Draft Policies up for discussion during ARIN 50, taking place 20-21 October in Hollywood and online. Please reference the agenda for start times of the policy discussion blocks.

Notifications When ROAs Are Deleted or Modified

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:45:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

9 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.24 on confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN notify customers when ROAs get deleted through a reroll following a transfer of net resources from their Org ID. Development of this functionality was released on 9 October 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

6 October 2022

Prepare for ARIN Elections in Six Easy Steps

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Voting is a critical part of membership, as it helps direct the future of ARIN governance and the evolution of Internet number resource policy. As we approach the culmination of the 2022 ARIN Elections, we encourage you to take some time to create a voting plan to help you learn about this year’s candidates running for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council (AC), and NRO Number Council (NRO NC).

To make things as easy as possible, we’ve laid out six simple steps you can take to prepare yourself in the lead up to Thursday, 20 October, when voting opens.

ARIN Bits: September 2022

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

As the season turns from summer to autumn in our region, it’s time for a fresh batch of ARIN Bits! In this edition we share important updates from this past quarter and details about upcoming events, including: how to get involved in next month’s Public Policy and Members Meeting and ARIN Elections; new 2FA options; community feedback; this year’s grant recipients; and much more. So go ahead and dig into this full plate of bite-size bits of the essentials we’ve baked up for you.

Multifactor Authentication FAQ

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Can I enable MFA for an account that’s shared between multiple users?

ARIN Online accounts are intended to be used by individual users. With MFA enabled on your ARIN Online account, sharing an account is not possible. Each user must create their own account in ARIN Online.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Three Cheers for the 2022 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0400

For the fourth year in a row, the ARIN Community Grant Program will be providing funding for projects that improve the Internet and make positive contributions to the Internet community in the ARIN region. We are pleased to share with you what our 2022 grant recipients will be working on this year:

Routing Security in the ARIN Region: Studying Trends, Facilitating Data Analysis, and Promoting RPKI Adoption DNS Research Federation | Oxford, United Kingdom | $17,000

This is ARIN and We’re Listening!

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:30:00 -0400

If you have attended any in-person or virtual ARIN event you undoubtedly received at least one reminder of all the ways you can connect with our team to tell us how we can serve you better. The reason we place so much emphasis on learning about your experience is that we can’t function properly as a registry without your input. That’s why we offer so many ways to get in touch with us and why we pride ourselves on turning your feedback into action.

Introducing the ARIN 50 (Virtual) Fellows

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy preparing for our fall Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 50, which will take place online and in person in Hollywood, CA, 20-21 October 2022. Meanwhile, we are also excited to be kicking off the ARIN 50 Fellowship Program!

Comprising of four, 90-minute virtual sessions that provide an overview of Internet governance, Internet number resource policy and its development, ARIN services and operations, and the Internet Number Registry System, the ARIN 50 Fellowship Program is a great way for Fellows to get immersed in ARIN’s work and feel ready to participate in the upcoming meeting. With this group of Fellows, we have now welcomed nearly 200 new voices to our community over the last decade.

Verisign Signs on as ARIN’s First Paid Premier Support Plan Customer

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:40:00 -0400

As part of our customer-focused approach to serving the community, ARIN introduced the Premier Support Plan (PSP) in May 2021 and gave our largest customers access to white-glove service options such as a dedicated account manager, prioritized ticket processing, a direct technical services liaison and more. Last month we opened this concierge service to a wider ARIN audience, offering organizations in an XL or smaller Registration Services Plan (RSP) the opportunity to enroll at an annual cost of $5,000 and receive the same suite of white-glove services that organizations in a 2XL or larger RSP have enjoyed since the PSP’s launch.

My ROAs Are Expiring ... Now What?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Currently Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) created using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI service do not auto-renew.

We are in the process of developing auto-renew functionality, but until its deployment customers using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI will need to monitor their ROAs. The good news is that it’s a straightforward process to replace an expiring ROA.

A Point of Contact (POC) for Admin, Tech, or Routing linked to the organization can create and delete ROAs. The steps to create and remove a ROA can be found in the RPKI resources on our website. The process does not require support from the ARIN Help Desk, so it can be performed at any time without worry over processing delays.

Consultation on New ARIN Policy Development Process

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is consulting with the community regarding the proposed updated Policy Development Process (PDP) for policy development in the ARIN region.

Read the proposed updated PDP

The PDP Working Group began in early 2020 with a goal to review the PDP and the feedback that had been received over the years, then produce a recommendation for changes based on this review.

The primary goals of this assessment were to:

improve the readability of the document;
make recommendations to resolve issues that have been noted in the current process over the past decade;
and to resolve ambiguity in the current PDP structure.

After this review, the Working Group decided, in consultation with the Advisory Council (AC), to embark on a rewrite of the PDP. This revision to the PDP includes extensive restructuring of the material for improved readability. We have provided a log of significant changes in this revision for community review.

Ninja-IX Fall 2022 Meeting

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Join us at Iron Mountain Phoenix 1 Data Center for the Phoenix-IX / Ninja-IX Stakeholder Event for a morning of updates followed by a lunch and data center tour.

In the afternoon, there will be 3 tutorials for network operators. Learn or refresh your skills of RPKI Route Protection and Basic BGP for Peering.

General Session Topic: Navigating the IPv4 Transfer Market
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

NANOG U 2022 Tour

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The City of Montgomery will be hosting the Fall 2022 NANOG U Tour, taking place 19 - 20 September, 2022 at the Montgomery Multiplex at Crampton Bowl. Jon Worley, ARIN Senior Technology Architect, will give a presentation on “ARIN and the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) System”.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided, along with transportation to and from local universities.

ARIN-prop-318: Editorial Clean-up of NRPM Section 2.10

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to conduct an editorial review of the NRPM. It relates specifically to Section 2.10. The focus of this proposal is to both clarify and simplify the wording of the section.

Policy statement

Replace the existing text: “The term End Site shall mean a single structure or service delivery address, or, in the case of a multi-tenant structure, a single tenant within said structure (a single customer location).” With the new text: “An End Point is the smallest non-divisible physical or virtual point in a network requiring IPv6 address space.”

ARIN On The Road: Wichita

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Homewood Suites by Hilton @ the Waterfront
Session Room: Lighthouse A & B

CTU ICT Week 2022

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Theme: Leveraging Global Partnerships for Caribbean Connectivity

ARIN Caribbean Technical Forum/CaribNOG/CARPIF: 8 Sep 2022

Click here to view the agenda.

ARIN/Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) Justice Forum: 9 Sep 2022

Click here to view the agenda.

Webinar — Delegated, Hybrid, and the API: Beyond Hosted RPKI at ARIN

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Delegated, Hybrid, and the API: Beyond Hosted RPKI at ARIN

In this webinar, you’ll compare Hosted, Delegated, and our new Publication Service for Delegated RPKI to determine the best route for your organization. You’ll also learn more information about using ARIN’s API for RPKI deployments.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Identify differences between Hosted and Delegated RPKI with ARIN, and see how our new Publication Service for Delegated RPKI can offer the best of both worlds.
Use the web interface for Hosted deployments.
Use API interface for RPKI deployments.

Webinar — Enhance Your Routing Security using ARIN Hosted RPKI

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Enhance Your Routing Security using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI

You’ve been hearing about RPKI and how it can help enhance your network security, but what is it and what is it all about? Would you like to learn about the components of RPKI, how it works, and important considerations? Get started with the steps to use ARIN’s hosted RPKI including understanding key pairs and ROA creation. Then use the provided step-by-step video after the event to get those first ROA’s created.

ARIN-prop-314: Clean-up of NRPM – Introduction of Section 2.17

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Although the term “IANA” appears throughout Section 10 of the NRPM, there is no reference to any definition of the term. This proposal defines the term with reference to appropriate ICANN documentation.

Policy statement

Introduce a new Section 2.17 that reads as follows:

“2.17 Internet Assigned Names and Numbers (IANA)

The term Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) refers to a set of functions which includes the global coordination of Internet number resources, consisting of IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses and ASNs.”

5 Reasons to Catch ARIN on the Road When it Comes to Your Town

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:15:00 -0400

We may be a little biased, but we think the ARIN community is a great one to spend a day with. If you want to experience our amazing community in person, learn more about ARIN, and explore what we can offer your organization, then don’t miss your chance when our ARIN on the Road program comes to your town.

ARIN on the Road events are no-cost, traveling educational and interactive workshops that bring our staff and leadership directly to our customers to share the latest news from ARIN. Tailored based on feedback provided in attendee registrations, these events cover everything from requesting Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) and the status of IPv6 adoption to current policy discussions and updates about the tools and services we provide and how to use them.

2022 Internet2 Technology Exchange

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet2 Technology Exchange is the premier technical event in the global research and education community. It convenes technologists, scientists, engineers, architects, analysts, students, and anyone passionate about technology, innovation, and big challenging tasks for debate and discussion that enables timely conversations critical to ensuring that the community of technology leaders committed to supporting research and collaboration is aligned and moving forward together.

Internet2 hosts the 2022 Technology Exchange, back to convening in person, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel 5-9 December 2022. At TechEX22, you’ll see familiar faces and meet new community members who have fresh insights to share. You’ll find exciting content in all five tracks – Advanced Networking, Cloud Technology, Identity and Access Management, Information Security, and Research Engagement – along with tutorials, workshops, and co-located events. Ultimately, you’ll be part of the conversation to ensure we’re all aligned and moving forward together – and it’s a conversation that’s just too good to put on hold.

CHI-NOG 10

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Chicago Network Operators Group hosts CHI-NOG 10 at the voco Chicago Downtown hotel on 6 October 2022. The ARIN Help Desk will be on-site throughout the day.

ARIN Help Desk
Get Personalized Assistance from ARIN’s Director of Registration Services, Lisa Liedel

Did you know ARIN has an IPv4 Waiting List and a reserved block of IPv4 to facilitate IPv6 deployment that you can utilize for your IPv4 needs instead of turning to the market just yet? Do you need help updating your Whois data? Or deploying IPv6 or RPKI? No matter what it is you need help with, we’re here for you. The ARIN Help Desk is your one-stop source for information from ARIN. We’ll answer all your questions and can aid with any resource requests you’re currently working on with us as well as any you’ll be submitting in the near future.

Apply Today for the ARIN 50 Virtual Fellowship Program

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -0400

The call is out for applications to the ARIN 50 Virtual Fellowship Program! We are thrilled to be hosting this online experience for the fourth time, allowing you to participate from wherever you are. The virtual format also means you get extended time for focused discussion, more structured mentorship opportunities, and expanded educational content.

For more than a decade, the ARIN Fellowship Program has encouraged and fostered new voices and active members within the ARIN community through its specialized, interactive learning opportunity about Internet governance and Internet number resource policy. The ARIN 50 Virtual Fellowship Program will accept up to 12 Fellows to receive an in-depth, expert-guided introduction to the workings of the ARIN organization and Policy Development Process (PDP) — along with opportunities for networking and direct participation in the PDP at the ARIN 50 Public Policy and Members Meeting and beyond.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Recommended Draft Policy ARIN-2022-12

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:08:44 -0400

Current Text (20 March 2024)

AC Assessment of Conformance with the Principles of Internet Number Resource Policy

Draft Policy ARIN-2022-12: Direct Assignment Language Update, conforms to the principles of the ARIN Policy Development Process. This draft policy is found to be fair, impartial, and technically sound. Based on community feedback and AC discussion we motion to move ARIN 2022-12: Direct Assignment Language Update, to Recommended Draft. If adopted this policy aims to update the language of Number Policy Resource Manual to remove references to the deprecated term “assignment” and use the term “allocation,” which conforms with current ARIN business practices.

Staff and Legal Review for Draft Policy ARIN-2022-12

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:08:44 -0400

Staff and Legal Review (21 September 2023)

Staff Understanding

This Draft Policy takes steps towards deprecating language around “Assignments” from the NRPM by updating text for clarity and alignment with current ARIN practices. In furtherance of those goals, we recommend terminology and descriptions be consistent and concise to avoid confusion and misinterpretations. Therefore, the following recommendations are made with those purposes in mind:

Section 2.5 Allocation – Generally, in context “Allocation” is a block of IP addresses throughout the NRPM. So, we recommend defining “Allocation” in that context instead of as a method. In addition, we recommend replacing the phrase “IP address resources” with “IP addresses.”
- For example: “IP addresses issued directly from ARIN to an organization.”
Section 2.5 Assignment – We recommend a minor restructuring that limits the description of Assignment to its new definition, Allocation, followed by a bracketed explanation.
- For example: Assignment – Allocation. [Note - The use of Assignment as a differentiating term has been deprecated. Assignment should instead be read as Allocation]
Section 2.8 – “Internet number resources” was recently defined in the NRPM, so we recommend using that term for “number resources.”
Section 4.2.2 – The new section now contains duplicative language, and we recommend a closer look to ensure alignment with current practice. There also appears to be a typo, “initiation” should be “initial.”
Sections 4.3.2, 8.5.4, and 8.5.6 – The phrase “IPv4 resources directly issued by ARIN” can be replaced with “an IPv4 Allocation(s).”
Section 4.3.2 - We recommend replacing all instances of “assignment” with “Allocation.”
Section 8.5.4 – “block” can be “Allocation.”

Implementable as Written?

Yes

ARIN-prop-317: Direct Assignment Language Update

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

As a result of ARIN’s fee harmonization direct assignment are no longer being utilized within ARIN databases therefore language around that has been deprecated and should be modernized.

Policy statement

Section 3.6.3:

Remove “direct assignment” from “This policy applies to every Organization that has a direct assignment, direct allocation, or AS number from ARIN (or one of its predecessor registries) or a reallocation from an upstream ISP.”

Section 4.2.2, paragraph 1: change “direct assignments or allocations” to “ARIN-issued IPv4 addresses”

RPKI Learning Just a Click Away

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:30:00 -0400

As the importance of routing-related security increases in both scope and complexity, Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) remains a popular topic of discussion in our community and a central focus of ARIN’s service and training developments.

After releasing a publication service for delegated RPKI this spring, we hosted a webinar to provide a more in-depth look at RPKI with ARIN and the differences between the implementation options. With that training now available in our library of on-demand instructional webinars you have 24/7 access to RPKI learning — whether you’re new and looking to gain an understanding of its purpose, key components, and basic functions, or you’re ready to explore the differences between hosted and delegated RPKI and use our publication service for a hybrid approach.

Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, Caribbean Youth IGF, and Small Island Developing States IGF

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The 18th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and Caribbean Youth IGF Workshop in collaboration with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) IGF will take place 24-26 August 2022 with the theme of “Internet Governance Priorities for ICT-Driven Development.”

ARIN’s Director of Caribbean Affairs, Bevil Wooding, will be participating in this collaborative event:

Panel Discussion: Regional Digital Strategies and Digital Economy
Thursday, 25 August, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AST

Moderator: Bevil Wooding

ARIN-prop-308: Leasing not Intended

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

“IPv6 Policy (section 6.4.1.) explicitly mention that address space is not a property. This is also stated in the RSA (section 7.) for all the Internet Number Resources.

However, with the spirit of the IPv4 allocation policies being the same, there is not an equivalent text for IPv4, neither for ASNs.

Further to that, policies for IPv4 and IPv6 allocations, clearly state that allocations are based on justified need and not solely on a predicted customer base. Similar text can be found in the section related to Transfers (8.1).

Relocate ARIN Staff and Offices Outside of Washington, DC Area

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:35:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 July 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.20 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN relocate its offices and staff outside the influence of the DC Beltway to a more neutral location in the Midwest.

Given that such a change would fall under the strategic guidance and fiscal oversight of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be provided to the ARIN Board Chair for future consideration.

Remove Section 7 from LRSA

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:35:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.18 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN consider removing Section 7 from the Registration Services Agreement (RSA/LRSA) as the “No Property Rights” language discourages legacy IPv4 address holders from signing the agreement. Following review by ARIN’s General Counsel and discussion with the Board of Trustees, ARIN updated and announced a new RSA/LRSA on 12 September 2022.

The updated RSA removes significant representations from Section 7 and renames the section (previously titled “No Property Rights”) to “Acknowledged Rights To Included Number Resources.” We are hopeful with the release of this updated RSA that organizations will more easily be able to utilize ARIN’s full suite of services.

First Fellowship Summit Brings Together ARIN Leadership and Past Fellows

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Last month, the ARIN Fellowship Program expanded its offerings of learning, participation, and networking opportunities by hosting the inaugural Virtual Fellowship Program Summit. The exciting new initiative, open to alumni of the Fellowship Program, capitalizes on the benefits of virtual programming that our recent groups of Fellows have enjoyed.

An Unexpected (Virtual) Evolution

When COVID-19 abruptly ending in-person gatherings in 2020 and forced a creative restructure of the Fellowship Program, it reemerged for ARIN 47 as a fully virtual program featuring four sessions in the weeks surrounding the Public Policy and Members Meeting (PPMM). The new format has expanded and enhanced the accessibility and scope of the program, and our virtual Fellows have shared rave reviews about their experiences.

WISPAPALOOZA 2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

WISPA hosts WISPAPALOOZA 2022 at Paris and Bally’s Hotels in Las Vegas, NV, 3-6 October 2022. The ARIN Help Desk will be on-site throughout the day.

Tuesday, 4 October, 4:30-5:30 PM PT
Session Topic: Achieving Network Autonomy
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

Do you have autonomy over your network? Do you know who controls the IP addresses your company’s network and services depend on? What happens to your network if you decide to switch providers or if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) asks you to return the IP addresses they assigned to you? Getting space directly from ARIN means that your organization directly holds the rights for IPv4 and IPv6 address blocks, which means that those addresses were provided to you directly by ARIN or its predecessors and can be considered portable. It is simple to request, and once you obtain IP addresses directly from ARIN (or through an approved transfer) you will have network autonomy and be able to set your own routing security policies. Hear from the CCO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers as he takes you on a journey to understanding IP Address Autonomy and why it is so important.

ARIN On The Road: Savannah

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Alida Hotel
412 Williamson Street
Savannah, GA

Session Room: Gilbert

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

CITEL 41 Meeting of PCC.I

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

CITEL (Inter‑American Telecommunication Commission), as part of the Organization of American States (OAS), is one of the many RTO (regional telecommunications organizations) that provide input into the ITU process (resolutions specifically and/or their changes).

Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending this meeting of the Working Group for the Preparation of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conferences (WGPP).

ICANN75 - 24th Annual General Meeting

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) includes time for internal SO/AC work and cross-community interaction, but the overall focus is to showcase ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. This will be the 24th AGM.

Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety, will attend.

IGF-USA 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF-USA) is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet.

Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety, will attend IGF-USA 2022.

The conference will exist in a hybrid format, with an in-person option at Convene (600 14th St NW, Washington, DC), along with a virtual option on Zoom.

Internet Governance Forum 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The 17th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be hosted under the overarching theme: Resilient Internet for a shared sustainable and common future.

Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety, will participate on behalf of ARIN and the NRO.

ITU Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As described by International Telecommunication Union (ITU): The Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) enters the 2022-2024 study period with a strong mandate to prepare restructuring of ITU-T study groups. The leaders of ITU’s standardization expert groups (ITU‑T study groups) are invited to play a central role in this work, highlighting the basis of the future ITU-T study group strategy.

Einar Bohlin, Vice President, Government Affairs Department, and Nate Davis, Senior Government Affairs Analyst, will be attending this meeting.

M3AAWG 56th General Meeting

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG) is where the industry comes together to work against bots, malware, spam, viruses, DoS attacks and other online exploitation.

Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety, will participate as the Co-Chair of the Names and Numbers Committee.

North American School of Internet Governance

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG) is an in-depth capacity event that focuses on teaching the development and application of the shared principles, norms, rules, policies, decision-making, procedures and organizations that shape the evolution and use of the Internet.

Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety, will be speaking at this event on behalf of ARIN.

Meri Baghdasaryan and Jeremy Bernick

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:45:00 -0400

Meri Baghdasaryan is an attorney from Armenia, currently working on human rights issues at the intersection of law and technology as a legal fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. She is an active member of various Internet governance communities, such as the IGF, EuroDIG, and SEEDIG, and she is a former Steering Committee Member of the Youth Coalition on Internet Governance. Currently, Meri is a Steering Committee Member of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Internet Rights and Principles and an Internet Law and Policy Foundry Fellow. She was a 2020 Open Internet Leader, NextGen@ICANN72 participant, and ARIN 48 Fellow.

ARIN Fellowship Program Alumni Empower Next Generation Voices

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:40:00 -0400

If the Internet is for everyone, why is its fastest growing age group of users less likely to be involved in its governance? While young people’s participation in Internet governance has increased in recent years thanks to such initiatives as Youth Coalition on Internet Governance, Youth4IG and Youth Special Interest Group , it’s time to enhance youth engagement in the United States.

LACNIC 38

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

RIPE 85

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Authenticator Application Multifactor Authentication

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:14:18 -0400

Authenticator applications provide multifactor authentication through the use of a time-based one-time password (TOTP), used in addition to the conventional login and password combination. These TOTP’s are single-use and regularly refreshed by the authenticator app until required.

Enabling Multifactor Authentication Through an Authenticator Application

Obtain a compatible third-party mobile authenticator. (You can use any third-party mobile authenticator with your ARIN Online account, so long as it meets the requirements set forth in RFC 6238. ARIN tested its multifactor authentication functionality using Google Authenticator.)

Security Key Multifactor Authentication

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:14:18 -0400

FIDO2/Passkey-enabled security keys provide multifactor authorization through the use of a physical hardware device to verify identity in addition to the conventional login and password combination.

Any FIDO2/Passkey-enabled hardware is compatible with ARIN’s multifactor authentication, though only one key can be registered to an individual ARIN Online account.

Learn more about using security keys as an authentication method on the ARIN Blog.

Supported Hardware Devices

In our development of Security Key MFA, we tested our systems with these security keys:

SMS Multifactor Authentication

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:14:18 -0400

SMS multifactor authorization (MFA) relies on the delivery of a one-time passcode through text message to be input in addition to the conventional login and password combination.

ARIN provides support for SMS MFA for some countries in our region, detailed below. If SMS MFA is unavailable, you will need to utilize an authenticator app or a hardware key in order to enable multifactor authentication on your ARIN Online Account.

Healthcare Transparency in Coverage Rule and No Surprises Act

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:14:05 -0400

Starting July 1, 2022, federal law requires that group health plans make certain information publicly available to better aid consumers in understanding how they will be charged for the health services they receive. In addition, the No Surprises Act (NSA) added federal requirements governing surprise medical billing for group health plans. This page is available to assist with some of the disclosure obligations under those pieces of legislation.

Machine-readable files from Cigna: This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.
Cigna Surprise Billing Disclosure: This document describes certain information on restrictions on balance billing in certain circumstances, including applicable protections against balance billing and information on contacting appropriate state and federal agencies in the case that an individual believes that a provider or facility has violated the restrictions against balance billing and other information.

Create Eligible Voters Mailing Distribution List

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:35:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

24 June 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.16 upon confirmed receipt, asking ARIN to provide an email distribution list of eligible voters for candidate use. We appreciate the desire for candidates to be able to connect directly with ARIN election voters through a moderated messaging method. We have created such a method with the General Member mailing list which is open to all General Members that wish to subscribe and is publicly archived. For the purposes of elections, we will also subscribe all candidates to this list so that they can engage in discussion with potential voters between the time the initial slate is announced and the conclusion of the voting period.

ARIN Bits: June 2022

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:55:35 -0400

Quarter two of 2022 feels like it went by twice as fast, if you ask us. Do you feel it, too? Time flies when events, updates and other exciting things are happening in double time! In other words, the past three months have been busy ones at ARIN, and we have a lot to cover in this edition of Bits. We’ll catch you up on our recent Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 49, along with Bylaws and Election changes, instructional webinar updates, current policy proposals and consultations, and much more.

Wispapalooza

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

End of Legacy Fee Cap for IPv4 Addresses
Tuesday, 10 October, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM PT
Presented by ARIN President and CEO John Curran

An ARIN Fellow’s Experience: Opening Doors to a Future in the Internet Industry

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400

When I learned of the ARIN Fellowship Program via the NANOG mailing list , I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. For several years I have actively followed Internet governance and operational communities as I prepare myself for a career in the Internet infrastructure field. As a student with little practical experience, I had, however, only observed these groups from the sidelines. During the ARIN Fellowship Program, I hoped to gain a unique perspective on Internet numbering policy, learn more about ARIN operations, clarify my career plans, and prepare for future endeavors.

James Hulce

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400

James Hulce participated in the ARIN 49 Virtual Fellowship Program that took place 5 April-3 May 2022.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Consultation on Whether ARIN Should Have a Public ARIN Discussion Mailing List

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Background

Recent discussion on the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List (arin-ppml) raised an important question: Should ARIN have a public “ARIN discussion” mailing list for broad discussion of ARIN topics which is open to all (i.e., much like the present arin-ppml, but with a scope greater than supporting number resource policy development)?

The arin-ppml mailing list has a more limited scope in order to keep ARIN public policy discussions focused and to reduce the number of extraneous messages that those who are participating solely for number resource policy development must process. Occasionally, there have been discussions on ARIN-ppml about topics outside number resource policy development, and this has been seen as a reasonable accommodation to allow discussion of other ARIN-related matters (such as ARIN’s governance) by the community.

ARIN Leadership Development Series On-Demand Videos Now Available

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:15:00 -0400

When we say that ARIN is “powered by participation,” we’re not exaggerating. You may know ARIN for our core service: the management and distribution of Internet number resources such as IPv4, IPv6, and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) within our service region. But ARIN also relies on a community-driven, open, and transparent approach to regulate how it carries out that service — and we’re always aiming to develop a strong class of future leaders from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas.

What Changes Are Coming to ARIN Elections in 2022?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:30:00 -0400

Every year the ARIN community engages in a process of selecting nominees and electing candidates to the ARIN Board of Trustees (Board) and Advisory Council (AC). While the ARIN election process has gradually evolved throughout the years, the Board dedicated focused effort to the review and improvement of ARIN governance in 2021. Those efforts resulted in multiple recommendations regarding ARIN’s election processes.

Starting in late 2021 and continuing through the first quarter of 2022, we conducted a series of community consultations on the Board’s governance review recommendation. The feedback we received helped shape the final form of the changes adopted by the Board at its meeting on 16 May 2022. With the recent publication of the revised Bylaws and other documents — and in anticipation of the Call for Nominations going out 24 June 2022 — we wanted to provide you with a rundown of everything new or different for this year’s ARIN Election cycle.

ARIN-prop-316: Streamlining Section 11 Policy Language

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Section 11 of the NRPM contains a great deal of language that is either explicitly not policy, or is not impactful on ARIN’s administration of Internet number resources for experimental allocations, or to the customers requesting said resources. A revision to transform Section 11 into a collection of policies for experimental allocations serves to make the Section more easily digested by the reader, and a more functional reference for customers and ARIN staff during experimental allocation requests.

ARIN-prop-310: Clean-up of NRPM Sections 2.1 and 2.2

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to conduct an editorial review of the NRPM. It relates specifically to Sections 2.1 and 2.2. The focus of this proposal is to increase the consistency of terminology employed in the NRPM.

Policy statement

In Section 2.1, change the text “IP address space” to “Internet numbering resources”, and in Section 2.2, change the text “address space” to “numbering resources” to reflect all of the types of Internet numbering resources administered by the types of entities defined in those sections.

ARIN-prop-311: Editorial Clean-up of NRPM Sections 2.4 and 2.5

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to conduct an editorial review of the NRPM. It relates specifically to Sections 2.4 and 2.5. The focus of this proposal is to increase the consistency of terminology employed in the NRPM and ensure that the intended meaning of the text is clear.

Policy statement

In Section 2.4, change the text “address space” to “IP address space”, and remove the comma after the text “(ISPs)”, and in Section 2.5, change the text “Address space” to “IP address space” in each of the first four paragraphs and change the text “address space” to “IP address space” in the last paragraph.

ARIN-prop-312: Clean-up of NRPM Section 2.11

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to conduct an editorial review of the NRPM. It relates specifically to Section 2.11. The focus of this proposal is to ensure that the intended meaning of the text is clear.

Policy statement

Change the text “A community network is deployed, operated and governed by its users” to “A community network is one that is deployed, operated and governed by its users” in the first line and change the text “to the user community it services” to “to the community it services” in the second line.

ARIN-prop-313: Editorial Clean-up of NRPM Sections 2.12 and 2.14

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to conduct an editorial review of the NRPM. It relates specifically to Sections 2.12 and 2.14. The focus of this proposal is to eliminate the capitalization of certain words that are not defined in the NRPM and ensure that the intended meaning of the text is clear.

Policy statement

In Section 2.12, change the text “Information” to “information”, and in Section 2.14, change the text “shall mean” to “means”, and change the text “Points of Presence (POPs), Datacenters, Central or Local” to “points of presence (POPs), datacenters, central or local”.

ARIN-prop-314: Clean-up of NRPM – Introduction of Section 2.17

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Policy statement

Introduce a new Section 2.17 that reads as follows:

“2.17 Internet Assigned Names and Numbers (IANA)

The term Internet Assigned Names and Numbers (IANA) refers to a set of functions described in the document entitled IANA FUNCTIONS: THE BASICS issued by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

ARIN-prop-315: Editorial Clean-up of NRPM Section 2.16

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

This proposal continues the work that the ARIN AC NRPM Clean-up Working Group undertook to conduct an editorial review of the NRPM. It relates specifically to Sections 2.16. The focus of this proposal is to ensure that the intended meaning of the text is clear.

Policy statement

Replace the text “The term utilized shall have the following definitions when” in the first line with the text “When applied to IPv6 policies the term “utilized” shall be interpreted as follows”; and

Achieving Network Autonomy

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Do you have autonomy over your network? Have you considered what happens to your network if you decide to switch providers or if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) asks you to return the IP addresses they assigned to you? Getting space directly from ARIN is the way to ensure true autonomy over your network. Let’s talk about why.

What do we mean by ‘Network Autonomy’?

Network autonomy means that your organization directly holds the rights for IPv4 and IPv6 address blocks. This occurs when those addresses were provided to you directly by ARIN or its predecessors and can be considered portable. You can use them with any ISP(s) you choose, and, should you cease service with those ISPs, you can take them with you because there is no need to return the addresses to the ISP.

Add Ability to Remark a Geofeed URL

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:05:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

15 June 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.15 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN add the ability to include a geofeed URL using inetnum: objects in the Authenticated. This suggestion is similar to suggestion 2021.27.

We investigated the usage of inetnum: objects, prior to the creation of the ARIN authenticated IRR, and found usage of inetnum: was extremely limited, and inclusion of geolocation coordinates was not detected. This factored into our original decision to discontinue support for inetnum: objects when the ARIN authenticated IRR was created. We researched other RIRs, and 3rd party IRR operator databases for inetnum: objects populated with geo coordinates, the count ranged from statistically insignificant to zero. There are several alternatives for publishing this data, including but not limited to, using a remark in an existing route: object and populating it with the link to your Geolocation feed. This mitigates the need to restore support, create and maintain new inetnum: objects.

GSA/ATARC IPv6 Summit

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN President and CEO John Curran will provide the opening keynote address at this summit organized to bring together Federal agencies and industry partners to discuss IPv6 priorities, share IPv6 success stories and lessons learned, and identify partnerships between industry and government to better assist agencies in the transition to an IPv6-only environment.

ARIN-prop-309: Remove officer attestation requirement for 8.5.5

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

Requiring an officer attestation requires unnecessary resources and increases the time to complete an IPv4 transfer.

Policy statement

8.5.5. Block Size

Organizations may qualify for the transfer of a larger initial block, or an additional block, by providing documentation to ARIN which details the use of at least 50% of the requested IPv4 block size within 24 months.

Removing “An officer of the organization shall attest to the documentation provided to ARIN.”

CANTO Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Fontainebleau Miami Hotel, Miami, FL

Visit our booth with LACNIC in the Exhibition Hall to chat with our Director of Caribbean Affairs, Bevil Wooding, and our Senior Technology Architect, Jon Worley.

ARIN Fellowship Program Virtual Summit (Invite-only)

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN is pleased to invite all alumni of the Fellowship Program to our first Fellowship Program Summit, an opportunity to virtually connect, network, and engage with fellow members of the ARIN community who are passionate about contributing to the future of the Internet.

Please note you must be an ARIN Fellowship Program alum to take part of this event. For more information about the ARIN Fellowship Program, please visit: https://arin.net/fellowship

ARIN Optimized Q2

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Offered quarterly, this invitation-only event is specifically tailored to all of our new customers. Attendees will get to speak directly with our expert panelists and key decision-makers at ARIN to hear how they can take full advantage of the services ARIN offers. Attendees should come prepared to learn more about their ARIN Online account and how to use all the technical services that ARIN provides.

Top 5 Reasons to Apply for an ARIN Community Grant

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:45:00 -0400

Our call for applications for the 2022 ARIN Community Grant Program has been extended through 15 June, and this could be your opportunity to get funding for a project you’re working on that advances ARIN’s mission and broadly benefits the Internet community within the ARIN region through informational outreach, research, Internet technical improvements, or Registry processes and technology improvements.

On the fence about whether you should submit an application or if your project would be a good fit? We think it’s well worth the consideration, but don’t just take our word for it! Here are the top five reasons to apply for an ARIN Community Grant — backed by the experiences of past grant recipients in their own words.

ARIN/LACNIC/CTU Caribbean Internet Public Policy Forum

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN/LACNIC/CTU Caribbean Internet Public Policy Forum

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Consultation on Requiring Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for ARIN Online Accounts

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Background

In 2015, ARIN deployed a Time-Based One-Time password (TOTP) implementation of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Since the time of implementing that login security feature, 3.2 percent of ARIN Online users have opted to use 2FA with their accounts.

Since October 2020, the ARIN Online system has been subject to a series of dictionary-based password guessing attacks. In March of 2021, we conducted ACSP Consultation 2021.2: Password Security for ARIN Online Accounts on proposed improvements to increase account security. This consultation resulted in an agreement to move forward with several improvements that have subsequently been deployed. However, we continue to see frequent attacks on our log-in systems, and ARIN staff continues to be heavily engaged in mitigating these attacks. Accounts not using 2FA are susceptible to these attacks. We recently updated the community on this topic during ARIN 49 held in Nashville and online in April. You can review this information from the ARIN 49 Meeting Report by looking for the presentation titled “Brute Force Login Attacks”.

The Time Is Still Now for IPv6

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Why can’t IPv6 be avoided? How insanely big is the IPv6 address space, and can we actually run out of IPv6 addresses? Is IPv6 faster and more secure than IPv4? Understanding the answers to these questions is key to understanding and working with IPv6 as its adoption expands.

Now — while we still have time before the vast majority of the Internet is using IPv6 — is the ideal time to prepare ourselves for and educate others about this “new” protocol, which was actually designed in the late 90s. The latter is the focus of a college course I’ve been teaching for 10 years to equip the next generation of our fellow Internet community members for the future of our online world. Read on for the answers to those critical questions and much more in this CliffNotes® version of my IPv6 college course.

International Digital Standards: A Case for the Involvement of Actors in the ARIN Service Region

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:50:00 -0400

ARIN Community Grant Program Report: Studying the Standardization Gap

The international community has already raised and recognized the importance of the involvement of small, developing countries in standard-setting processes. Yet the so-called standardization gap — the limited or non-participation of actors from developing countries — is still a reality, including in the ARIN service region.

This subject is the focus of the study titled International Digital Standards: A Case for the Involvement of Actors in the ARIN Service Region (in Spanish), conducted by Diplo US with funding from the ARIN Community Grant Program. The study’s outcome paper reveals the current involvement (or lack thereof) of small, developing countries in the ARIN region in international standardization processes.

Kristina Hojstricova

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Diplo US website: https://diplo.us/
Twitter: @KHojstricova

IPv4, IPv6 … What Happened to All the Other Numbers?

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:45:00 -0400

All the Possibilities

Discussing migration from IPv4 to IPv6 raises the questions: What about IP versions 0 to 3 and 5? And do versions higher than 6 exist? Before answering those questions, let’s look at the practical possibilities when it comes to version number values.

The version number value is in a 4-bit field in the IP header. Since the values you can make with 4 bits range from 0 to 15, those are the only possible values for an IP version.

Jonathan S. Weissman

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:00:09 -0400

Jonathan S. Weissman is an Associate Professor and the Networking and Cybersecurity Program Coordinator in the Department of Computing Sciences at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC), Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing Security at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), author, technical editor, industry consultant, and TV news/talk radio guest expert. He has received 11 teaching awards, holds 44 industry certifications, and was inducted into the IPv6 Forum’s New Internet IPv6 Hall of Fame as an IPv6 Evangelist in 2021.

NTCA SRC Live!

Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Tropicana Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

Get Personalized Assistance From ARIN

The ARIN Help Desk will be present throughout the duration of the meeting.

Did you know ARIN has an IPv4 Waiting List and a reserved block of IPv4 to facilitate IPv6 deployment that you can utilize for your IPv4 needs instead of turning to the market just yet? Or do you need help updating your Whois data? Deploying IPv6 or RPKI? No matter what it is you need help with, we’re here for you. The ARIN Help Desk is your one-stop source for information from ARIN. We’ll answer all your questions and can aid with any resource requests you’re currently working on with us as well as any you’ll be submitting in the near future.

Add Ability to Modify Existing RPKI ROA

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:05:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 May 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.14 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN add functionality to allow customers to modify RPKI ROAs so that they do not need to be deleted and re-added when they are pending expiration. ARIN is already developing functionality that will automatically re-roll ROAs to reset their expiration date. This new feature will update the end validity date prior to expiration without any action from the customer.

ARIN 49 Attendees

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Nashville.

Name	Title	Organization
Lorenzo Abelenda	Resource Analyst	LACNIC
Bram Abramson	Trustee	ARIN Board of Trustees
Sabrina Adewumi	Project Manager	Connected Caribbean
Gabriel Adonaylo	Director	LACNIC
Nitin Agarwal	CEO	Misk.com, Inc.
Omotayo Akintoye	IP Acquisition Specialist	Amazon
John Alcock	Network Engineer	Highland Communications
Dan Alexander	Network Engineer	Comcast Cable
Smahena Amakran	Registry Monitoring and Auditing Manager	RIPE NCC
Paul Andersen	President	EGATE Networks Inc.
Mercia Arnold	SVP Risk Management and Compliance	The Obsidian Group, Inc.
Cathy Aronson	Owner	Daydream Imagery LLC
Angel Ayala	Sys Admin	Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service
Christopher Baker	Senior Principal Security Engineer	Oracle
Jeff Bartig	Interconnection Architect	Internet2
Brandon Belew	Central office network installer	Crawkan Telephone
Winsome Bennett	Program Coordinator	University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Dave Bernardi	VP Network Infrastructure	Zito Media
Victor Ryan Biran	ARIN Fellow
Ben Bittfield	IPv6 Architect	Johnson & Johnson
Kevin Blumberg	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Larry Blunk	Network Engineer	Merit Network, Inc.
Pascal Boardman	None	None
Thomas Bonar	Network Operation - Network Security And Standards	TDS Telecom
Thy Boskovic	Training	APNIC
Matthias Braun	Service Architect	SAP
Arsenia Brown	Instructor/Admissions Officer	HEART NSTA Trust LEAP Centre
Laura Bryson	CIO	Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Gary Buhrmaster
Tyler Burke	Product Manager	Zayo
Mike Burns	President	IPTrading
Batsuren Byambasuren	Director	Internet Tool & Die Company
Jorge Caballero	Managing Director Network Operations	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Dean Canellos	Manager, Deliverability Operations	Higher Logic
Nancy Carter	Treasurer	ARIN Board of Trustees
Edmundo Cazarez	Numerical Internet Resources Manager	IAR México
Judy Chapman	General Manager	Dnet Internet Services
James Chirwa	Head of Member Services	AFRINIC Ltd
Todd Christell	Owner	Christell & Associates, LLC
Troy Christman	Executive Director, Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems	St. Mary’s University
Tony Connolly	Director - Innovation Solutions	AT&T
Ian Couch	Network Planner	Tbaytel
Torrey Crabtree	Network Engineer	Big River Communications
Claire Craig	Retired	Independent Consultant
Todd Crosby	Network Analyst	BGMU - Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Ron da Silva	CEO - Founder	Network Technologies Global
Ties de Kock	Senior Software Engineer	RIPE NCC
Anthony Delacruz	IP Admin	Lumen
John Demco	Consultant	JCD Consulting
Rich Deprez	Network Consultant	TDS Telecom
Austin Dickson	Owner	Curium Technologies
Andrew Dul	Advisory Council	8 Continents Networks LLC
Paul Emmons	Executive Director	Ninja-IX
Tom Fantacone	Lead Broker	IPTrading.com
David Farmer	Network Engineer	University of Minnesota
Matt Fennell	Manager of Fiber Services	Tombigbee Fiber LLC
Azael Fernandez	Projects Leader	UNAM
Christopher Fox	CTO	Ideal Integrations
Gabe Fried	CEO	Hilco Streambank
David Friedman	Member	DFDB LLC
Andrew Gallo	Network Engineer	The George Washington University
Devon Gayle	IT Project Manager	National Water Commission
Clark Gaylord	Director Research Technology Services	George Washington University
Gerry George	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Mohamed Aslam Ghouse	Founder	International Legal IP Consulting Inc
Stefan Giera	Sr Network Engineer	BelWue
Henri Alves Godoy	Network Administrator	UNICAMP
Charly Greaux	CTO,CEO	GLabTech
Richard Greenwood	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Vincentas Grinius	CEO	IPXO LLC
Wayne Gurunaden	Accounting Assistant	AFRINIC Ltd
Andrew Hadenfeldt	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Noah Hagerty	Product Manager - DIA/IP Transit	Zayo Group, LLC
Leighton Hamilton	Director Information Technology and Risk	Office of Utilities Regulation
Lynne Hamilton	President	Local Consultants
Martin Hannigan	CEO	Deep Edge Realty
Jeremy Harrison	Senior Legal Counsel	APNIC
Peter Harrison	CTO	Colovore LLC
Darrieux Harvey	Director of Meetings	NANOG
Jack Hazan	Executive Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Eric Henry	Network Administrator	Milwaukee County Federated Library System
John Hernandez	Network Engineer IV	UCAR
Troy Holder	Network Architect	NC State University
Michael Hollyman	Distinguished Engineer	Verisign
Lee Howard	Senior Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
David Huberman	Technical Engagement Manager	ICANN
James Hulce	Student	Thomas Edison State University
Kathleen Hunter	Comcast LIR and AC Vice Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Vaidotas Januska	CTO	IPXO LLC
Stefano Jean Joseph	Founder/CEO	JeanComputech Corporation
Cody Jenks	Sr. Data Network Consultant	Vantage Point Solutions
Brian Jones	Director of Operations	Virginia Tech
Paulius Judickas	VP of Strategic Sales	IPXO LLC
Mina Karimi	Transfer Analyst	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Pompidou Kayembe	Director IT	Info.Net Computer
Catherine KingsVail	CSO	PCD Netowrk Solutions Inc dba 3znet
Mark Knopper	Boss	Bulbous Ventures LLC
Peter Koch	Senior Policy Advisor	DENIC eG
Eric Krichbaum	Information Security Officer	NetFortris
Genelle Lake	Senior Systems Analyst	ECCB
Michael Lambert	GigaPoP Manager	PSC - Carnegie Mellon University
Jacques Latour	CTSO	CIRA
Alex Latzko	Principal Network Architect	DEFT.COM
Patrick Laughton	Principal Architect	Optum
Louie Lee	Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Wendy Leedy	Business Development	AWS
Roosevelt Lewars	Senior Lecturer	VTDI/Heart Trust/NSTA
Donnie Lewis	President/CEO	The Obsidian Group, Inc.
Joyce Lin	COO	007Names, Inc.
Kevin Loch	Principal Network Architect	QTS Data Centers
Joly MacFie	Livestream Support	Internet Society
Marlin Martes	IP Acquisition Specialist	Amazon Web Services
Edwin Matos	Network Engineer	NCCI
Jared Mauch	Network Architecht	Akamai Technologies
John McEachron	Cybersecurity Strategist	MITRE
Edward McNair	Executive Director	NANOG
Catherine Middleton	Trustee	ARIN Board of Trustees
Falcon Momot	President	Cryoflesh Inc.
Ronnie Montgomery	Chief Hosting Officer	rdm.tech
Chris Moos	Owner	Tech9 Computers
Luis Carlos Morales	Regional PM	AMNET US
Arthur Moreno		RASLG
Tina Morris	Biz Dev	Amazon Web Services
Ayman Nassar	Technical Program Manager	Fairfax County
Craig Nelson	President	Pincoder Diagnostics Inc.
Teresa Newman	General Services Division Manager	BGMU Fiber
Craig Ng	General Counsel	APNIC
Vivek Nigam	Member Services Manager	APNIC
Anita Nikolich	Advisory Council	ARIN Advisory Council & University of Illinois
Sarah Noori	Student	UTSA
Nick Nugent	Corporate Counsel	Amazon Web Services
Dan Oachs	Associate Director of Core Services	Gustavus Adolphus College
Joe Pace	Data Center Architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
James Paek	Corporate Manager	QuikTrip
Curtis Parish	Senior Network Engineer	Middle Tennessee State University
Sir/Madam Parris	Member	Halaqah Media
Sunil Parwal	Manager Network Engineering	Emerson
Jason Phillips	Network Director	Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
Chris Piety	Director Network Services	MTSU
Amy Potter	Advisory Council	ARIN AC
Joe Provo	Advisory Council	ARIN Advisory Council / Google
Christopher Quesada	NRO NC Member	ARIN
Alyssa Quinn	Policy Program Manager	CIRA
Connor Radeck	Network Analyst	Iris Networks
Serge Radovcic	Advisory Board	IPXO LLC
Herman Ramos	Humanitarian Liaison Officer	Inaglobe
Weston Reed	Owner	Weston Reed, Sole Proprietorship
Gus Reese	Director of Edge Engineering & IP Administrator	Cogent Communications
Kerrie-Ann Richards	Member, Advisory Council	ARIN AC
John Ricketts	Owner	Quintex Alliance Consulting
Orin Roberts	IP Administration	Bell Canada
Oscar Robles-Garay	CEO	LACNIC
Larry Rosenman	Owner	LERCTR Consulting
Phoebe Rouge	Technologist	US Government
Alan Rowley	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Steven Ryerse	President	Eclipse Networks, Inc.
Bill Sandiford	Chair, Board of Trustees	ARIN
Leif Sawyer	Chair, Advisory Council	ARIN
Daniel Schatte	VP, Network Operations	Charter Communications
Marco Schmidt	Registration Services Manager	RIPE NCC
Michael Scott	Director of Corporate IT	Tech Electronics, Incorporated
Robert Seastrom	Member	ARIN AC
Wade Sellers	Infrastructure Manager	Capilano University
Sheikh Md Seum	Network Research Engineer	Janata Wifi
Arash Seyed Haghighi	Sr. Manager, IT Infrastructure and Security	Smilegate West Inc.
Dustin Siler	IT Security Engineer	American Residential Services
Chris Simmons	VP - Operations	Big River Communications
William Simon	Engineer	Simon Telephonics
Karla Skarda	Services Director	APNIC
Corey Smith	IT Manager	NCTC
William Sun	VP	CoreLogic Inc
Andy Sutton	Director	Texas Health Resources
Kevon Swift	Head of Public Safety Affairs	LACNIC
William Sylvester	Executive Vice President	ADDDR - Addrex, Inc
Christian Tacit	AC Member	ARIN
Roman Tatarnikov	CEO	IntLos
Misha Taylor	Infrastructure Administrator	Polymath Robotics
Peter Thimmesch	President	Internet Tool & Die Company
Peter Tobey	Marketing Director	IPv4.global
Willette Totten	Director of Technical Services	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Alicia Trotman	Technology Specialist	Mission Critical Partners
Alfredo Verderosa	CSO	LACNIC
Steven Wallace	Routing Security Architect	Internet2
Nicholas Warren	Technology Manager	Barry Electric Cooperative
Kevin Webb	Director	Open Transport Partnership
Jason Weil	Consulting Member of Tech Staff	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Joseph White	Security Architect	Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Matthew Wilder	Advisory Council	ARIN
Paul Wilson	Director General	APNIC
Alison Wood	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Chris Woodfield	Sr. Staff Network Engineer	Twitter
James Woodside	CTO	Secure Shores Datacenter
August Yang	Director	August Internet
Chris Yates	VP of Network Engineering	Epsilon
Alexander Zensiri	Analyst	Zero Attack Vector LLC
Jose Zibelman	Tecnico	Poder Judicial

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Michael Abejuela	General Counsel
Erin Alligood	Senior Director of HR and Administration
Jennifer Bly	External Relations Manager
Einar Bohlin	Vice President, Government Affairs
Jason Byrne	Senior Customer Success Analyst
John Curran	President & CEO
Nate Davis	Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Craig Fager	Technical Writer
Jennifer Fulmer	Staff Attorney
Amanda Gauldin	Community Engagement Coordinator
Melissa Goodwin	Meeting Planner
Brad Gorman	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Beverly Hicks	Training Program Coordinator
Sean Hopkins	Senior Policy Analyst
David Jeffers	Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Richard Jimmerson	Chief Operating Officer
Christian Johnson	Vice President, Information Security
Hollis Kara	Director of Communications
Brian Kirk	Chief Financial Officer
Mark Kosters	Chief Technical Officer
Misuk Kwon	Transfer Services Lead
Jennifer Lee	Counsel
Debra Martin	Senior Program Manager
Cathleen Mohn	Junior Account Representative
Kevin Mortiere	Support Engineer
Leslie Nobile	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Christina Paladeau	Social Media and Content Specialist
Mike Pappano	Customer Service Resource Analyst III
Ashley Perks	Senior Communications Writer
Maureen Seiler	Software Integration Manager
Therese Simcox	Senior Executive Assistant
John Sweeting	Chief Customer Officer
Pete Toscano	Information Systems and Security Manager
Joe Westover	Senior Manager, Office of the CCO
Bevil Wooding	Director, Caribbean Affairs
Jonathan Worley	Senior Technology Architect

ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Monday, 25 April 2022

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: All right, all right, all right. Can everybody come in and take a seat. We’ll get this show started. Welcome, everyone, to ARIN 49. Whether you’re here with us in person in Nashville or joining us online, we’re so excited to have you here.

ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 3 Transcript - Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: All right. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the Members Meeting portion of our ARIN 49 meeting.

Webinar: Delegated, Hybrid, and the API — Beyond Hosted RPKI at ARIN

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Delegated, Hybrid, and the API: Beyond Hosted RPKI at ARIN

Choose from two sessions - 25 May or 1 June 2022 at 2:00 PM ET

You joined us to learn all about Hosted RPKI at ARIN but need to dive deeper. If that was RPKI 101, it’s time to join us for RPKI 201. You’ll compare Hosted, Delegated, and our new Publication Service for Delegated RPKI to determine the best route for your organization. Are you interested in using our API for RPKI deployments? Get those questions answered.

Webinar: Delegated, Hybrid, and the API — Beyond Hosted RPKI at ARIN

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Delegated, Hybrid, and the API: Beyond Hosted RPKI at ARIN

Choose from two sessions - 25 May or 1 June 2022 at 2:00 PM ET

Why Doesn’t the Internet Migrate Entirely to IPv6?

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:35:00 -0400

Last week at the ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting we brought together six Internet experts during a special panel to discuss this question: “Why doesn’t the Internet migrate entirely to IPv6?” And wow, did the panel ever deliver an interesting and thought-provoking discussion. Here’s a summary of the compelling conversation and details on where you can watch the full panel for yourself.

Hosted on day two of ARIN 49, the IPv6 panel was moderated by ARIN President and CEO John Curran. He posed four probing questions on the topic that were each answered in turn by these panelists:

ARIN 49 Day 3 Daily Recap

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:35:00 -0400

We’ve reached the third and final day of the ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting! A huge thank you to all who participated in person and virtually and helped make this another fantastic meeting — and a successful hybrid one. To reference anything you’ve seen at the meeting, visit our meeting materials page. Over the coming days, links to the full transcript and webcasts will be added to this page as well. In the meantime, here’s an overview of what happened on day three; the meeting day was brief, so this is too!

ARIN 49 Day 2 Daily Recap

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Welcome back for your Day 2 recap of the ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, and online via Zoom. Today’s highlights included policy discussions, presentations by ARIN staff and volunteers, an all-star panel about IPv6, and updates from each of the other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).

Thanks to everyone who joined us so far, and we’ll see you again tomorrow at 9 AM CDT for the final day of the meeting. If you wish to participate in the meeting proceedings, it’s not too late to register.

ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Opening Announcements

Hollis Kara: Good morning, folks. Welcome back. It is day two of ARIN 49. Let’s talk about a couple of quick things. Again, a big thank you to our elected volunteers, Board of Trustees, Advisory Council and NRO Number Council, all in the house. Hope you had a chance to talk to them at the social or online. Hopefully a few will be able to join our virtual happy hour later to chat with our virtual attendees later today.

ARIN 49 Day 1 Daily Recap

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:00:35 -0400

Coming to you live from Music City — Nashville, Tennessee — the hybrid ARIN 49 Public Policy and Members Meeting has officially begun! We’re excited to welcome both new and familiar faces to join us for a great lineup of policy discussions, organizational updates, and plenty of opportunities to get reacquainted since our last meeting. Stay tuned for a high-level overview of what happened so far at ARIN 49.

RPKI ROAthon

To start, yesterday marked our first Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) ROAthon at an ARIN meeting where on-site participants had a chance to get hands-on experience with creating Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) to enhance the routing security of their Internet number resources. Senior Product Owner of Routing Security Brad Gorman walked attendees through the steps to use ARIN’s hosted RPKI, including key pairs and ROA creation. After the ROAthon, attendees greeted one another at an onsite Happy Hour that provided a great opportunity to catch up. And don’t worry, virtual participants, we welcome you to join us for a Virtual Happy Hour after day two of the meeting concludes tomorrow.

Extend REST API to check Whois data

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:05:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

6 May 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.13 upon confirmed receipt, asking if ARIN could extend the REST API to check Whois data. We were glad to direct you to the functionality available using WhoisRWS to run the queries you need.

WhoisRWS (XML based): https://www.arin.net/resources/registry/whois/rws/

Because there is existing functionality that meets the need described, we will be closing your suggestion.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Publish RSA/LRSA Status in Whois/RDAP

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

9 October 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.12 on confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN include the registration services contract status of each number resource block in the public registry via Whois/RDAP. As noted in our original response on 30 June 2022, due to privacy concerns related to including this information in Whois, we agreed to publish a daily report that would list the network and the type of service it receives from ARIN, Full Registry services vs Basic Legacy services. The functionality to support this report was deployed on 9 October 2023, and it is accessible at https://arin.net/reference/research/statistics/resources/, or directly via FTP here: ftp://ftp.arin.net/pub/resource_registry_service/.

A Sneak Peek at ARIN 49

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:30:35 -0400

With ARIN 49 less than one week away, our preparations and anticipation are in full swing — and we want to share the excitement with you by offering a sneak peek at what’s in store. This hybrid Public Policy and Members Meeting (PPMM) taking place 24-27 April will offer both familiar standbys on the agenda along with some exciting special events and opportunities for both virtual and in-person participants. Make sure you’re registered to join us online or in Nashville, Tennessee, and read on to find out about not-to-miss events and how to participate during the meeting!

7 Draft Policies Under Discussion at ARIN 49

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:30:35 -0400

We’re 11 days away from ARIN 49, and we’re so excited to gather both in person and virtually! We always love bringing our community together to help ARIN achieve one of its prime directives: the development of policy for the management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers. These biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings are critical for our Policy Development Process (PDP), and we appreciate your participation that enables their ultimate success.

Help! My Newly Allocated IPv4 Block is on a Blocklist

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Last week, we fulfilled 73 requests off the ARIN IPv4 Waiting list. The feedback about ARIN’s IPv4 Waiting List has been remarkably positive, as many users still require small blocks of address space from ARIN for their networks. However, we’ve received a few reports from individuals who have experienced some routing issues with their newly allocated IP addresses. Let’s take a look at why this may be the case and what can be done to remedy the issue.

Multilingual PDP, NRPM, and announcements

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:30:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

27 March 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.10 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN make the Policy Development Process (PDP), Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), and announcements available in French and Spanish to encourage participation from non-English speaking community members.

This topic was included in the 2022 Prioritization Survey and the subject of a Community Consultation in early 2023. The feedback received during the consultation and survey did not identify a strong need for document translation at this time. ARIN does recognize that there are non-native English-speaking members in our community, and we will continue to monitor feedback on this topic.

Midwest Peering Summit

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Help Desk will be on site throughout the day.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CT
Session Topic: Navigating the IPv4 Transfer Market
Presented by: John Sweeting, ARIN Chief Customer Officer

Do you need help navigating the IPv4 transfer market (as either a source or recipient)? You’ve come to the right place. Join us for a status update on the IPv4 transfer market and Q&A with ARIN where you can ask your questions about obtaining IPv4 address space on the market and ARIN’s Specified Transfer Listing Service that includes IP address broker facilitators and more.

Call for Grant Applications Is Open

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:00:35 -0400

We recently issued the call for applications for the 2022 ARIN Community Grant Program that provides financial grants in support of operational and research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment. This is the fourth year of the program since it launched in 2019. Since then, we have awarded 15 grants and collectively, based on recipient reporting, the completed projects have reached an estimated 46,500+ individuals so far. We are looking forward to supporting more projects that benefit the ARIN community this year and encourage you to apply if you think your project seems like a good fit.

RPKI Panel at M3AAWG

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:35 -0400

RPKI is an effective anti-abuse tool that helps to clean up Internet routing and make it more secure by working to prevent leaks and route hijacks for the Internet’s routing infrastructure. This was the key message of a panel presentation at the recent Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group 54 (M3AAWG) meeting in San Francisco.

About M3AAWG

M3AAWG is a global industry association whose members come together in a trusted open forum to collaborate on fighting botnets, malware, spam, viruses DoS attacks and other online exploitation. M3AAWG’s 200+ global membership includes ISPs, telecom companies, Email Service Providers, social networking companies, leading hardware and software vendors, security vendors and many others. Its work includes developing and publishing best practices, position statements, and training and education for the online community to help fight abuse as well as public policy advocacy for governments and Internet agencies. ARIN and the four other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) recently became members of M3AAWG as part of our effort to further enhance our collaboration and engagement with industry partners.

NANOG 85

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Hotel Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal, Québec

Visit us at the ARIN Help Desk in the Arobase Room.

Ever wondered…

Can I still get IPv4 address space?
How to I update my Whois records or validate my Point of Contact record?
How do I submit a request for resources or IPv4 transfer?
How to create an IRR object or a ROA in RPKI?

We’ll be there to help!

NANOG 86

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The ARIN Help Desk will be on site throughout the day.

Tuesday, 18 October, 11:45 AM-12:00 PM PDT
Session Topic: ARIN and Ongoing Developments in the Global Internet Number Registry System
Presented by: John Curran, ARIN President and CEO

In this session, ARIN’s President and CEO, John Curran, will provide a summary for network operators of ongoing global developments in the Internet Number Registry System with potential for operational effects, and the steps ARIN has taken to help promote ongoing stability of the overall system.

ARIN-prop-308: Leasing not Intended

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Problem Statement

RIRs have been conceived to manage, allocate and assign resources according to need, in such way that a LIR/ISP has addresses to be able to directly connect its customers based on justified need. Addresses are not, therefore, a property with which to trade or do business.

IPv6 Policy (section 6.4.1.) explicitly mention that address space is not a property. This is also stated in the RSA (section 7.) for all the Internet Number Resources.

Introducing the ARIN 49 (Virtual) Fellows

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:30:00 -0400

ARIN staff is busy gearing up for our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 49, which takes place 24-27 April 2022 online and in person in Nashville, Tennessee.

Like in 2021, the ARIN 49 Fellowship Program is completely virtual again. With four sessions held via Zoom, it is a great way for Fellows to get immersed into the work of ARIN and feel ready to participate in the upcoming meeting. With this group of Fellows, we have now welcomed 175 new voices to the community over the last decade!

ARIN Bits: March 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:30:35 -0400

Spring is here and the weather is warming up, but at ARIN, our first quarter has already been hot hot hot. It’s been a busy few months for the team as we’ve been preparing for our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting, our first ARIN on the Road on-site educational event since 2020, and much much more.

In this edition of ARIN Bits, we’ll discuss ARIN 49 (and meet our ARIN 49 Fellows!), the final slate of Board consultations on ARIN governance, the retirement of ARIN-NONAUTH IRR, our current policy proposals, and more.

CITEL PCC.I

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Promote debate, cooperation and regional coordination in matters related to policies, development and standardization of telecommunications / information and communication technologies (ICT), with a view to improving social, economic, cultural and environmental development in the Americas, and contributing to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development

ITU 2022 Council Session

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The ITU is governed by the Plenipotentiary Conference and the Administrative Council. The Plenipotentiary Conference is the supreme organ of the Union. It is the decision making body which determines the direction of the Union and its activities.

The Council, on the other hand, acts as the Union’s governing body in the interval between Plenipotentiary Conferences. Its role is to consider broad telecommunication policy issues to ensure that the Union’s activities, policies and strategies fully respond to today’s dynamic, rapidly changing telecommunications environment.

ARIN Membership: What’s Changed?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:30:35 -0400

At the start of the year, ARIN implemented a new membership structure that created a new customer membership category - Service Members. With the introduction of this new membership structure that includes both Service Members and General Members, more organizations now have the opportunity to become an ARIN member and participate in ARIN governance. Find out more about what this change means for you and how you can take advantage of the membership option that best fits your organization’s needs.

New! ARIN Publication Service for Delegated RPKI

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:30:35 -0400

ARIN recently released a publication service for delegated Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) for all RPKI users after a period of closed beta testing. This service is now available to all Delegated RPKI customers who choose to have ARIN run the repository and publication service for their certified resources.

What is RPKI?

Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is an opt-in service that provides security for Internet routing. RPKI uses cryptographically verifiable statements to ensure that Internet number resources are certifiably linked to the stated holders of those resources. This enables resource holders to attest which Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) should originate their prefixes (i.e., blocks of IP addresses). Network operators can compare Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) announcements from the global Internet routing table with RPKI validity data to make informed decisions to enhance their routing security.

ARIN-prop-307: Remove Barrier to BGP Uptake in ASN Policy

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Problem Statement

The current requirements for getting an ASN have resulted in confusion particularly for new entrants who have their hands more than full with the mechanics of getting BGP up and running.

Four octet (32 bit) ASNs were defined in May 2007 in RFC 4893. It has taken several years for routing equipment in general use to catch up, but today 32 bit ASNs are generally accepted and it is rare that an organization which has been issued a 32 bit ASN comes back to ARIN and says they need a 16 bit ASN instead.

Jasdip Singh

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:20:45 -0500

ARIN Achieves NRO RDAP Profile Conformance

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:30:35 -0500

Over the last nine months we have been making a number of changes to ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) service to align with the Number Resource Organization (NRO) RDAP Profile. With our most recent deployment, ARIN now fully conforms with the NRO RDAP Profile, which will make our customers’ experience with this service more consistent and simplified globally as the RDAP service at each RIR will answer in the same way for key elements.

DIPLO: Towards a more diverse international standardisation landscape – Motivations and actions for stakeholders in the ARIN region

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Towards a more diverse international standardisation landscape – Motivations and actions for stakeholders in the ARIN region

This event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations, governmental entities, industry, the technical community, academia, and civil society groups with an interest in digital standards.)

Bevil Wooding, Director of Caribbean Affairs for ARIN, will be presenting.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Atomic Update option for RPKI API

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:55:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

22 August 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.8 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we provide an option to commit atomic changes to the RPKI ROA and RPSL API. Development of this functionality was released on 13 May 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

15 March 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.8 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we provide an option to commit atomic changes to the RPKI ROA and RPSL API. In cases where a customer needs to make multiple changes, having the ability to save changes in bulk rather than individually would make the process less cumbersome. We rely on customer input to help identify improvements and enhancements to ARIN services and agree this would be a useful feature added to the RPKI API. Our development calendar is fully booked for 2022, but we will include your suggestion on the list of features for consideration in our 2023 prioritization process.

ARIN On The Road: Reston

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Sheraton Reston Hotel
Session Room: Magnolia

ARIN Optimized Q1

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Consultation on Increasing the Size of the ARIN Board of Trustees

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Board of Trustees maintains authority over the scope, mission, and along with the President and Chief Executive Officer establishes ARIN’s strategic direction and fiscal oversight. The Board also has oversight authority of the nomination, appointment, and election of individuals to Board committees and similar roles.

Over the past two years, as part of its fiduciary duties, the ARIN Board of Trustees (“Board”) has undertaken a review of ARIN’s governance structures, including the size of the Board. As part of this effort, an independent, outside consultant was engaged to review ARIN’s governance structures and provide recommendations.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Increase API Token Length

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:55:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

3 March 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.6 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we extend the length of API tokens to 36 characters to make them less susceptible to brute force attacks. Development of this functionality was completed and deployed on 3 January 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

23 February 2022

Take Action Now to Prepare for the ARIN-NONAUTH IRR Retirement

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:20:35 -0500

In June 2020, ARIN deployed an authenticated Internet Routing Registry (IRR) database, a trusted source of information that network operators can use to build routing policy to help secure their network resources. Users may create objects, validated by ARIN for accuracy, using the ARIN Online web interface or the ARIN API. This resulted in ARIN maintaining two IRR data streams, ARIN authenticated IRR and ARIN-NONAUTH IRR.

You might ask, “Why should I care about the shutdown of ARIN-NONAUTH IRR”?

Many network operators build routing policy based on information they pull from one or more of the twenty-four IRR databases that make up the IRR ecosystem. This ensures the best opportunity to view the objects they care about. We are nearing the date when ARIN will retire the ARIN-NONAUTH IRR database – Monday, 4 April 2022.

PeeringDB’s 2021 User Survey Results and 2022 Product Roadmap

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:18:35 -0500

Last September, we asked you for input through our anonymous satisfaction survey so we could use it to guide our product roadmap for 2022. Last month we shared an update on what we delivered in 2021. Today, we are sharing what you told us through the survey and how we’ll be improving PeeringDB and your experience of it in 2022.

Highlights

We had almost 250 responses to the survey, a 25% increase on last year. As with last year, respondents identified themselves as connected with organizations operating on every continent and in every part of our industry. Overall satisfaction remains unchanged from last year.

Consultation on Elections and the Nomination Process

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past two years, as part of its fiduciary duties, the ARIN Board of Trustees (“Board”) has undertaken a review of ARIN’s governance structures, including Elections and Nominations processes. As part of this effort, an independent, outside consultant was engaged to review ARIN’s governance structures and provide recommendations.

ARIN Online - Display RSA/LRSA Status

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:02:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

11 February 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.4 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we display RSA/LRSA status on resources in ARIN Online so customers can check their resources to see if they are eligible to use ARIN’s authenticated Internet Routing Registry (IRR) and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services. We agree this is a beneficial improvement for both customers and staff and will prioritize it for implementation this year.

ARIN 2021 Budget

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 2021 Budget (USD in thousands)
Category	Approved Budget	Non Cash Accounting Adjustments	U.S. GAAP Budget
Operating revenue and support budget:
Registration maintenance fees	19,617	(581)	19,036	¹
Registration allocation and assignment fees	1,325	91	1,416	¹
Network transfers	351		351
Contributions	30	400	430	²
Other revenue	45
Total revenue and support	$21,368	$(90)	$21,278

Operating expenses budget:
Salaries, benefits and fringe	17,337	(1,149)	16,188	³
Travel and meetings	1,134		1,134
Travel	720		720
Meetings	414		414
Engineering operations and infrastructure	1,472	1,972	3,444
Data center colocation and data communications	628		628
Hardware, software and other computer costs	844	400	1,244	²
Depreciation and amortization		1,572	1,572	⁴
Professional services	1,054		1,054
Legal	417		417
Consulting and other professional services	637		637
Industry support	598		598
ICANN	201		201
NRO	160		160
Grant Program	40		40
Other industry support	197		197
Community outreach	242		242
Caribbean programs	121		121
On-the-Road and other training	66		66
Other outreach	55		55
General and administrative	1,670	46	1,716
Rent and occupancy	760	(239)	521	⁵
Insurance	170		170
Banking and treasury fees	459		459
Communications	108		108
Other office expense	173		173
Depreciation and amortization		285	285	⁴

Total operating expense budget	$23,507	$869	$24,376	⁸
Excess of operating revenues (under) over operating expenses	$(2,139)	$(959)	$(3,098)

Capital expense budget:
Software	122	1,149	1,271	³
Hardware	1,010		1,010
Total capital expense budget	$1,132	$1,149	$2,281	⁸

Investment reserves:
Balance January 1, 2021	31,811		31,811	⁶
Estimated earnings @3.8% (on long term reserve fund)	1,066		1,066
Estimated transfers to operating cash account	(1,271)		(1,271)	⁷
Estimated balance at December 31, 2021	$31,606	-	$31,606

Note 1: The accounting adjustments for revenue relate to the deferred recognition of certain registration billings.

RPKI Origin Validation Visibility for Check My DNS

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:18:35 -0500

ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Check My DNS is a custom-developed Domain Name System (DNS) nameserver that supports a general-purpose framework for testing DNS resolvers. Check My DNS is a product of the DNS Operations, Analysis, and Research Center (DNS-OARC), a non-profit, membership organization supported by over 100 different major players in the DNS operations community delivering data gathering, analysis, and software tool development for over fifteen years. With the funding awarded by the ARIN Community Grant Program in October 2020, Check My DNS has been given some much needed updates, including RPKI Origin Validation checking, which allows Internet end-users to verify if the DNS resolver they are using is in IP address space which is RPKI validated.

Coming Soon! ARIN’s Virtual Fellowship Program for ARIN 49

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:18:35 -0500

It’s about that time! In just two weeks, the call for applications will open for the ARIN 49 Virtual Fellowship Program, and we are so excited to host this online program for the third time, allowing you to participate from wherever you are. A few of our favorite components of the Virtual Fellowship Program include the extended time for focused discussion with our Fellows, more structured mentorship opportunities, and the expansion of educational content.

The Best of the Blog: 2021

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:18:35 -0500

Before we look ahead to a shiny new year, we wanted to take a moment to look back on the best of the blog in 2021. So, we put together a snapshot of what you, our readers, enjoyed the most on the ARIN Blog which we divided into a few different categories. As always, we love working with guest authors to share their stories, so please reach out to blog@arin.net if you have a topic you’d like to write about (or see written about) on the blog this year. Without further ado, here’s the best of the blog in 2021.

Contact Information on Domains

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:02:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

14 January 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.3 on confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN re-evaluate the process and consequence of failing to update or validate Whois contact information. Your suggestion specifies this as an issue related to management of domain names, and because that data is not part of ARIN’s Whois this is not an issue under our control. This is a matter for the domain registry based on the details you provided.

2022 Outlook for Outreach and Events

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:18:35 -0500

There is no event on the horizon that will reset the world to resume operating like it did before March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic officially began. We have all adapted our ways of working, communicating, and engaging with our professional networks. We have, for better or worse, evolved. We have new challenges and new solutions.

In the second half of 2021, we optimistically started planning to resume more in-person engagement. It seemed that it could be safely managed, and that in-person events would restore a level of connection and learning that we all miss. But then came Omicron and a holiday surge and questions about whether it was possible to host events that would be safe for attendees and staff in the new year.

PeeringDB 2021 Product Report

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:18:35 -0500

Over the last few years, we have shared PeeringDB’s User Satisfaction Survey, as well as their 2021 product roadmap based on the feedback they received. Leo Vegoda is back to share what PeeringDB was able to deliver to its users in 2021.

How should we sum up what PeeringDB delivered for its users in 2021? We could start with some numbers that help describe the scale of the work we’ve done. There have been 10 releases resolving 73 issues. These delivered:

Consultation on Implementing Single Transferrable Voting for ARIN Elections

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past two years, as part of its fiduciary duties, the ARIN Board of Trustees (“Board”) has undertaken a review of ARIN’s governance structures, including the voting system for ARIN elections. As part of this effort, an independent, outside consultant was engaged to review ARIN’s governance structures and provide recommendations.

Change Nomenclature Regarding Points of Contact

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:02:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

19 January 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2022.01 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN consider renaming our contact information objects to something other than “POC” to be more inclusive in our language.

“POC” as an acronym for Point of Contact is a term that predates ARIN’s formation, and which can be found in https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc1325. However, it is clear the term “POC” has a variety of alternative associations, and as such, could be confusing to individuals who are not familiar with our use of that term.

Add fido2 Authentication to ARIN Login

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:02:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

3 March 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.28 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we add FIDO2 authentication for secure login using security keys and smart cards. Development of this functionality was completed and deployed on 3 January 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

6 January 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.28 upon receipt, requesting that ARIN offer Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and FIDO2 security key support. This suggestion appears to be a duplicate of both ACSP 2021.2: Offer Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and FIDO2 Security Key Support and ACSP 2019.14: Implement FIDO2 (WebAuthn) for ARIN Online. We agree that FIDO2 provides additional security and is rapidly gaining traction as an authentication method and would be a good addition to ARIN Online. We are currently reviewing our roadmap to determine when this work can be scheduled. These suggestions will remain open while we determine placement on our development roadmap.

ARIN Bits: December 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:06:41 -0500

Put a pin in 2021, it’s almost over! We’ve had a busy end of the year here at ARIN and as always, we’re so grateful for the support of our community. Even though we’ve mostly adjusted to our “new normal”, we are looking forward to more in-person happenings in 2022. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements relating to some of our popular events like ARIN on the Road, ARIN’s Lunch by the Numbers and of course, our biannual meetings next year.

Building a Database For the Future of IPv6

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:15:32 -0500

ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Saatvik Research received ARIN Community Grants to work on creating a database of IPv6 adoption culled from both ARIN and National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) data that can be used to identify trends and roadblocks for enterprise IPv6 adoption as well as provide a foundation for Internet researchers.

The initial body of research from the relational database will define leading indicators of IPv6 adoption to complement the more common lagging indicator of traffic. Gaining an understanding of enterprise IPv6 adoption trends by analyzing the standard deviations from address acquisition through service enablement of web, DNS, and email is critical for policy making bodies (government, non-profit and private) to estimate IPv6 adoption timelines as well as industry-specific adoption strategies and incentives.

E. Marie Brierley

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

E. Marie Brierley is the Founder and President of Saatvik Research, a research firm specializing in researching the global transition to IPv6 for enterprises. She holds an MBA from Santa Clara University.

She led the IPv6 transition of cisco.com, enabling $40 billion of Cisco’s annual run rate. She has contributed in multiple technical roles as database programmer and architect and UNIX system administrator for Qualcomm, Cisco, BayNetworks, Altera and Gigamon. She is a tech speaker and writer and is a selected Fellow for the ARIN 52 Fellowship Program.

Add inet-num to ARIN Authenticated IRR

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:02:32 -0500

ARIN Comment

10 March 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.27 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN add inetnum: objects to the Authenticated IRR for the purpose of publishing geolocation data. After investigating the usage of inetnum: objects, prior to the creation of the ARIN authenticated IRR, it was found usage of inetnum: was extremely limited, and inclusion of geolocation coordinates was not detected. This factored into our original decision to discontinue support for inetnum: objects when the ARIN authenticated IRR was created. We researched other RIRs, and 3rd party IRR operator databases for inetnum: objects populated with geo coordinates, the count ranged from statistically insignificant to zero. While discussing this suggestion with the submitter, alternatives for publishing this data were presented, including but not limited to, using a remark in an existing route: object populated with geolocation data or establishing an RFC8805 compliant Self-Published IP Geolocation Feed, both mitigate the need to restore support, create and maintain new inetnum: objects.

ARIN 52

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:00:59 -0500

ARIN Advisory Council - 2021 in Review

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:00:32 -0500

As a second year of unprecedented times in the Internet ecosystem comes to a close, your elected Advisory Council (AC) members are wrapping up a productive 2021.

Your elected AC, as always, has been tasked with shepherding policy ideas from the community (that’s you!) and making appropriate recommendations to the Board of Trustees. This year saw the rollout of two new Number Resource Policy Manuals (NRPM) with no less than six adopted Recommended Draft Policies and one Editorial Change.

Leif Sawyer

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:15:47 -0500

Catherine Middleton

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Consultation on Implementing Term Limits for the ARIN Board of Trustees

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past two years, as part of its fiduciary duties, the ARIN Board of Trustees (“Board”) has undertaken a review of ARIN’s governance structures, including the imposition of term limits on the Board. As part of this effort, an independent, outside consultant was engaged to review ARIN’s governance structures and provide recommendations.

Get to Know the Board’s Governance Working Group

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN’s Board of Trustees established a Governance Working Group (GWG) in January 2020 to assess the structure and design of ARIN’s Board. The ultimate intention for the GWG is to identify any changes that may be needed to meet the long-term goals of ARIN, and we plan to wrap up our findings in early 2022.

ARIN’s Board maintains authority over the scope, mission, and along with the President and Chief Executive Officer, John Curran, establishes the strategic direction and fiscal oversight of the organization. The Board also has oversight authority of the nomination, appointment, and election of individuals to Board committees and similar roles. Currently, the Board consists of seven members. Six members are elected by ARIN’s membership, and the President of ARIN serves as the seventh Trustee.

Nancy Carter

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Peter Harrison

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Taking a Hard Line on Fraud Pays Off In Precedent-Setting Criminal Trial and Conviction

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This is a follow up to the prior blog post Taking a Hard Line on Fraud from May 2019.

Defendants’ Amir Golestan and His Company, Micfo, LLC, Pled Guilty in U.S. District Court to 20 Counts of Wire Fraud for Defrauding ARIN

As we noted in back in May 2019, federal prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced their indictment of Amir Golestan and his company, Micfo, LLC, for defrauding ARIN. Although COVID-19 delayed the trial for years, it began on Monday, November 15, 2021, and ended on the second day when Mr. Golestan and Micfo pled guilty to all of the 20 counts charged. This was not a “plea agreement,” and Mr. Golestan and Micfo will be criminally sentenced, likely within the next couple of months.

Enterprise IPv4 to IPv6: Making the Switch

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:20:32 -0500

ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

When it comes to IPv6 adoption, I think many people are frustrated at what feels like the lack of progress so far, but it’s important to remember that it can be tough for many large organizations to make the switch. The Industry Network Technology Council tackles some of the issues enterprises face when it comes time to implement IPv6 and has received two ARIN Community Grants to help take on the challenge.

Thanks For Being a Part of the ARIN Community

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:10:32 -0500

Service to the ARIN Community is at the heart of what we do. As we approach the holiday season and giving thanks is on the minds of ARIN staff, we want to recognize the members of the community who go above and beyond with the gift of their time to help us fulfill the mission of ARIN through their involvement with various policies, projects and programs. We could not accomplish all we are able to without their participation and involvement. Now let’s get to the thank yous!

Five Cybersecurity Takeaways from the ARIN 48 Keynote and Panel

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:10:32 -0500

The ARIN 48 Members Meeting was held as a hybrid meeting in November and featured both a keynote address and an Internet governance panel centered around the topic of cybersecurity.

Chris Painter, President of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Foundation, delivered the keynote speech entitled “Cybersecurity and the Internet: The Road Less Traveled”, in which he examined the current state of cybersecurity and the Internet, and discussed global efforts being undertaken to tackle this ever-growing threat.

ARIN Optimized

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:16:30 -0500

ARIN Optimized

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:16:30 -0500

ARIN Optimized

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:16:30 -0500

ARIN Optimized

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:16:30 -0500

ARIN 48 Day 4 Daily Recap

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:32 -0400

That’s a wrap on ARIN 48! We had a great mix of attendees join us live in Minneapolis, MN as well as from the comfort of their own home, and we were happy to see everyone. This was our first hybrid meeting, and we were pleased it went so smoothly. If you couldn’t make it, here’s a recap.

ARIN Director of Communications and ARIN 48 host, Hollis Kara, opened the meeting with a warm welcome, some reminders, and the agenda. Then she handed the mic over to ARIN President and CEO, John Curran, to introduce Chris Painter, President of The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Foundation, to deliver his keynote, “Cybersecurity and the Internet: The Road Less Traveled.”

ARIN 48 Members Meeting Transcript - Thursday, 4 November 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Members Meeting - Opening and Announcements

Hollis Kara: All right. Welcome, everybody. We’re back in a real room. And we’ve got folks online. This is ARIN 48 and we’re really, really happy to see you here today.

ARIN 48 Day 3 Daily Recap

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:30:32 -0400

Election season is upon us, and ARIN is no exception. Day 3 of ARIN 48 was our Election Forum, which was filled with speeches from candidates running for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council (AC), and the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). We also hosted a live virtual forum where Board and AC candidates answered selected questions from the ARIN community.

Jason Byrne, ARIN’s Senior Customer Success Analyst, hosted the event, and explained how the ARIN Election process works, including how to vote. He also introduced all of the candidates running, who include:

Amend Bylaws to Require NomCom to Provide Nomination Data

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:32:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.26 on confirmed receipt, asking for more transparency provided by the Nomination Committee to the community regarding the outcome of their evaluation of nominees. Your suggestion was included in the Board’s discussion, alongside the feedback from the community Consultations on ARIN Elections conducted earlier in 2022. This resulted in updates to ARIN’s Bylaws and Election Process, which were announced to the community on 7 June 2022, and which are being used for the current ARIN Elections.

Delay Opening Statements of Support Site Until Final ARIN Candidate Slate Announced

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:30:32 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.25 on confirmed receipt, asking that we delay opening Statements of Support until the announcement of the final slate of candidates. Your suggestion was included in the Board’s discussion, alongside the feedback from the community Consultations on ARIN Elections conducted earlier in 2022. This resulted in updates to ARIN’s Bylaws and Election Process which were announced to the community on 7 June 2022, and which are being used for the current ARIN Elections.

ARIN 48 Election Forum Transcript - Thursday, 28 October 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Opening and Announcements

Jason Byrne: Welcome, everyone. I hope you’re all doing well today. We’re here for the ARIN 48 election forum. I’m Jason Byrne, Senior Customer Success Analyst here at ARIN. As part of that role I help facilitate the ARIN elections.

Consultation on ARIN’s Membership Structure

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The purpose of this consultation is to provide our customers ARIN’s plan for membership going forward and to seek feedback on planned changes to ARIN’s membership structure for 2022.

With the change to a single fee schedule in 2022 (fee harmonization) for end user and ISP organizations, ARIN wishes to open up participation in ARIN governance to end user organizations that were previously unable to vote in ARIN elections. When the end user organizations are transitioned to the Registration Services Plan, they will be made Service Members of ARIN. This category is an addition to the existing membership categories. The addition of a new membership category requires a modification to the Bylaws, linked below.

Get Ready for ARIN Elections in 4 Easy Steps

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:30:32 -0400

As we approach the culmination of the 2021 ARIN Elections, we ask you to take some time to create a voting plan to help you learn about this year’s candidates running for the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, and NRO Number Council. Voting is an essential part of membership, directing the future of ARIN governance and the evolution of Internet number resource policy.

To make things as easy as possible, here are four simple steps you can take to prepare yourself as we lead up to the voting period in early November.

Publish IP Ranges Allocated to Major Providers Within Each State or County

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

17 November 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.24 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN publish IP ranges allocated to major providers within each state or county to help individuals who need to create whitelists for firewalls to permit only local traffic. While we do appreciate the utility of such data, it appears that you seek lists of IP address blocks based on country of usage, and this information is not in the ARIN registry – ARIN only knows the address of the issued organization and that does not correspond to the states or counties in which an IP address block may be used.

ARIN 48 Day 2 Daily Recap

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:30:32 -0400

Welcome back! Just like Day 1, Day 2 of the ARIN 48 Public Policy Meeting (PPM) was filled with presentations and discussions galore, but before we get to it, just one more reminder that there are still two events left in ARIN 48 — our Election Forum on 28 October and our Members Meeting on 4 November. Registration is still open for these, so if you want to join us, visit the ARIN 48 website.

ARIN 48 Public Policy Meeting, Day 2 Transcript - Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Public Policy Meeting, Day 2 Opening Announcements

Jennifer Bly: Hello, everyone. Come on in. Take your virtual seat. Great to see all the familiar names and quite a few new ones here as well. Glad to have you with us whether it’s your first ARIN meeting or 48th.

ARIN 48 Day 1 Daily Recap

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:30:32 -0400

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: the start of ARIN 48. We were thrilled to open the doors to the meeting and thank everyone who was able to join us virtually. If you want to view any of the meeting materials or presentations, visit our Meetings Material site.

Let’s get to the recap of what happened on Day 1.

A Warm Welcome

ARIN Training Program Coordinator, Beverly Hicks, opened the meeting with greetings to all participants and introduced our Board of Trustees, Advisory Council and the NRO Number Council. She gave lots of tips and tricks to attendees on how to make the best of their meeting experience and went over the general agenda for today.

Allow Petitioning Board of Trustees and Advisory Council Candidates to Receive Statements Of Support

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.21 on confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN allow candidates that are petitioning to be placed on the ballot be allowed to receive statements of support during the petition period. Your suggestion was included in the Board’s discussion, alongside the feedback from the community Consultations on ARIN Elections conducted earlier in 2022. This resulted in updates to ARIN’s Bylaws and Election Process which were announced to the community on 7 June 2022, and which are being used for the current ARIN Elections.

ARIN 48 Live Transcript Stream

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 48 Live YouTube Stream

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 48 Public Policy Meeting, Day 1 Transcript - Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Public Policy Meeting, Day 1 - Opening Announcements

Beverly Hicks: Welcome, everyone, to ARIN 48, day one. We’re so glad you’re here with us today. I still see people rolling in. But we’re going to go ahead and get started with just a few housekeeping items to get us going.

ARIN Election Transparency Improvements

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.22 on confirmed receipt, asking that candidates receive a detailed report on their background checks and interviews by the Nomination Committee. Your suggestion was included in the Board’s discussion, alongside the feedback from the community Consultations on ARIN Elections conducted earlier in 2022. This resulted in updates to ARIN’s Bylaws and Election Process which were announced to the community on 7 June 2022, and which are being used for the current ARIN Elections.

Ashley Perks

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Reporting Framework for Application Feedback for Nominees

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

30 September 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.23 on confirmed receipt, asking that the Nomination Committee provide rejected candidates with a standard response that includes detail information about the reason they were not accepted on the ballot. Your suggestion was included in the Board’s discussion, alongside the feedback from the community Consultations on ARIN Elections conducted earlier in 2022. This resulted in updates to ARIN’s Bylaws and Election Process which were announced to the community on 7 June 2022, and which are being used for the current ARIN Elections.

The Policy Engagement Working Group

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Advisory Council Policy Engagement Working Group consists of Matthew Wilder (Chair), Doug Camin, and Alicia Trotman.

Draft Policies Under Discussion at ARIN 48

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:39:20 -0400

We’re 6 days away from the start of ARIN 48 (btw, have you registered yet?) and we’re ready for it.

We always love bringing our community together to help ARIN achieve one of its prime directives: the development of policy by our community for the management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). These biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings are critical for our Policy Development Process (PDP) and we appreciate your participation for their ultimate success.

APNIC 54

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN On The Road: Phoenix

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Session Room: Valley of the Sun B
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM MST

CanWISP 2022 Conference

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, QC

The ARIN Help Desk will be present throughout the duration of the meeting.

FISPA Live

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Speaker: John Sweeting

Breakout Session: Wednesday, February 16th; Growth Challenges - IPV6, Bandwidth Planning CGNet

4:00 PM-4:45 PM

3rd Floor - Borgne

Description Understanding demand trajectories, maintaining capacity headroom, and creative strategies for maintaining efficiencies in resource constrained networks.

International digital standards: Stepping up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

International digital standards: Stepping up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region

ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2022

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). The Plenipotentiary Conference (PP), ITU’s highest policy-making body, meets once every four years to set the Union’s general policies, adopt the four-year strategic and financial plans, and elect the senior management team of the organization, the Member States of the Council, and the members of the Radio Regulations Board. The next Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) will be held in Bucharest, Romania, from 26 September to 14 October 2022.

ITU WTDC

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The International Telecommunication Union, through its Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), organizes a World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) every four years in the period between two Plenipotentiary Conferences to consider topics, projects and programmes relevant to telecommunication development." WTDC is scheduled to take place 6 to 16 June 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda.

ITU WTSA

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The ITU-T standardization assembly, The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly, is held every four years and defines the next period of study for ITU-T. WTSA-20 is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, 1 to 9 March 2022 preceded by the Global Standards Symposium on 28 February 2022.

LACNIC 37

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

M3AAWG 54

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Speakers: Brad Gorman and Leslie Nobile

Session: “Implementing RPKI”

This session will begin with a discussion of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) from an RIR perspective – what it is, its importance as an anti-abuse tool, and its current deployment status, and will finish with input from an RPKI implementor – how and why they implemented RPKI and lessons learned.

NANOG 84

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Austin Marriott Downtown

Visit our Registration Services Help Desk:

Meeting Room: Room 604

Location: Level 6

Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm; 14-16 February

RIPE 84

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

WISPAmerica

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

New Orleans Convention Center

Visit us at our Registration Services Help Desk!

IGF 2021

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:08:52 -0400

Katowice, Poland and online

Changing to a Proactive, Managed, and Strategic Approach to IPv6 Deployment

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:07:54 -0400

Announcing Merit’s IPv6 Readiness Program Report

Merit Network Inc. is a non-profit, member-owned organization that runs a regional Research & Education (REN) network for the state of Michigan. Twelve public universities serve as Merit’s governing members. Merit is their internet service provider, and as part of that service provides them with IP addresses.

In October 2017, Merit assessed their IPv4 address usage and determined that several of the governing members might run out of IPv4 addresses in five years if they continued at their current growth rate. Merit presented these results to its governing board members and recommended a program to help them begin or further IPv6 deployment on their campus networks. The board agreed with the recommendation and approved a fully funded IPv6 Readiness Program.

CrypTech Project: Making the Internet a Little Bit Safer

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:07:54 -0400

ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Since 2014, CrypTech has been trying to make the Internet safer to use with its open-source hardware engine that will meet the needs of Internet infrastructure systems that use cryptography.

Overview

CrypTech received a grant from ARIN this year to help facilitate its ongoing project. Because of ARIN’s involvement, we were able to build six prototype boards of our newest design iteration, which includes new components for more security overall.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:08:52 -0400

ARIN 48 Attendees

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Registered Remote and In-Person Participants

This is a comprehensive list of the individuals who logged in during the virtual meeting or attended in Minneapolis.

Name	Title	Organization
Abramson, Bram	Principal	32M
Abramson, Charles	Associate	Hilco Streambank
Adonaylo, Gabriel	Board Member	LACNIC
Alexander, Dan	Network Engineer	Comcast Cable
Allen, Steve	IT Manager	ESTIN-1 - EST, Inc.
Alpert, Theo	Devops	Theo Alpert
Anderberg, Anthony	Network Architect	Nuvera Communications
Andersen, Paul	Chair, Board of Trustees	ARIN
Anderson, Celeste	Director Customer Relations	Pacific Wave
Arnold, Mercia	SVP Risk Management & Compliance	TOG, Inc.
Aronson, Cathy	owner	Daydream Imagery LLC
Bacher, Jan	Network Operator	JE Bacher, LLC
Baghdasaryan, Meri	Legal Fellow	Electronic Frontier Foundation
Barfield, John	CEO	BISS Inc
Barnes, Tim	IT Supervisor	Applied Technology Group, Inc
Bass, Jeremy	Sales Engineer	FIDELITY COMMUNICAITONS
Bedard, Dawn	Principal Program Manager	Microsoft
Bedser, Jeffrey	CEO	iThreat
Bernardi, Dave	vp network infrastructure	zito media
Bernick, Jeremy	Researcher	University of Arizona
Bialas, Aaron	Chief Information Officer	Computer Techniques, Inc.
Blumberg, Kevin	CTO	THE WIRE INC.
Blunk, Larry	Network Engineer	Merit Network, Inc.
Boswell, Noah	Founder	Look To The Right
Brierley, E. Marie	CEO	Saatvik Advisors
Brown, Nia	Acquisition Specialist	Amazon Web Services
Bryson, Laura	CIO	BEMC - Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Brzozowski, John Jason	N/A	Self
Buckridge, Chris	Advisor	RIPE NCC
Buhrmaster, Gary
Burns, Mike	President	IPTrading
Byambasuren, Batsuren	Director	Internet Tool & Die Company
Cabrera Ferrari, Franco	Policy Assistant	LACNIC
Carpenter, Randy	Vice President	FNG-1 - First Network Group Inc
Carter, Nancy	Member, Board of Trustees	ARIN
Catapano, Joe	Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager	ICANN
Christell, Todd	Owner	Christell & Associates, LLC
Coffeen, Tom	IPv6 consultant	HexaBuild, Inc
Couch, Ian	Network Planner	Tbaytel
Daniels, Marshall	Broadband Manager	Dayton
da Silva, Ron	VP Operations	Quantum Loophole, Inc.
Davis, Nate	CEO	Coastal Technology Advisors
Dean, Henry Clay	Senior Director Network Operations	Mediacom Communications
Defreitas, Dwayne	it admin	svgcc
Delacruz, Anthony	Sr Network Engineer	Lumen
Devenish, Shearvon	Managing Director	Style and Surf Inc.
Dul, Andrew	Advisory Council	8 Continents Networks LLC
Eddle, Tegestu	Network Engineer	TMPI
Eichhorst, Scott	VP Eng/Op	Nextera Communications
Elkins, Nalini	CEO	Inside Products
Elverson, Chris	Supervisory Special Agent	FBI
Emmons, Paul	IP Janitor	Banner / Aetna
Farmer, David	Network Engineer	University of Minnesota
Feldman, Steven	Principal Network Architect	SPTL - Sportsline.com
Fernandez, Azael	Academic	UNAM / CUDI
Fox, Christopher	CTO	II-1 - Ideal Integrations, LLC
Gallo, Andrew	Network Engineer	The George Washington University
Genyk, Connor	Owner	Vulpine Networks
George, Gerry	ICT Consultant & Business Solutions Provider	DigiSolv, Inc.
Gerry, Kate	President	Converted Networks, LLC
Ghadbane, Jim	President and CEO	CANARIE
Gibbs, Sam	Network Services Manager	NMMC-Tupelo
Giesen, Gary	Director, Network Services	EGATE Networks
Gilmore, Patrick	Special Board Advisor	Deep Edge Technologies
Goodman, Janine	Vice President	Avenue4 LLC
Greenwood, Richard	Network Engineer	Shasta County Office of Education
Gurinsky, Cat	Senior Network Engineer	Apple Inc
Hadenfeldt, Andrew	Senior Engineer	Allo Communications LLC
Handal, Jeffry	Technical Leader	Cisco
Hannigan, Martin	CEO	Deep Edge Realty
Harper, Niel	Chief Information Security Officer	United Nations Office fro Project Services (UNOPS)
Harrison, Peter	CTO	Colovore LLC
Hazeley, Philip	Director	Phazel Solutions
Holen, Hans Petter	Managing Director	RIPE NCC
Howard, Lee	Senior Vice President	IPv4.Global by Hilco Streambank
Huberman, David	Technical Engagement Manager	ICANN
Hunter, Kathleen	Comcast LIR and AC Vice Chair	Comcast LLC and ARIN AC
Jacobsen, Ole	Editor and Publisher	Kongle Konsulting
Jean Joseph, Stefano	Founder/CEO	JeanComputech Corporation
Job, Steven	President	Tiggee
Jones, Brian	Agile Process Engineer	Virginia Tech
Kansal, Gaurav	Scientist	National Informatics Centre
Kennedy, L Sean	Worker	Amazon
Keyes, Robert	proprietor	Sinister Network
Krishnamurthy, Shankar	Senior Network Engineer	Lyft
Kuarsingh, Victor	Sr. Director Network Engineering and Delivery	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Kumari, Warren	Director, Internet Standards	Google
Laird, Eric	Wide Area Network Manager	Texas A&M University
Laney, Dillon	Executive Director of Information Systems	Trinity Basin Preparatory
Latzko, Alex	Principal Network Architect	DEFT.COM
Leaning, Richard	Director - Trust & Safety	Cloudflare
Lee, Louie	Peering Coordinator / Numbers Administrator	Google Fiber
Leedy, Wendy	IP Strategist	Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Lewis, Donnie	President/CEO	The Obsidian Group, Inc.
Loch, Kevin	Principal Network Architect	QTS Data Centers
Lukowski, Ed	IT NETWORK & TELECOMS - SENIOR	WSSB
Martes, Marlin	IP Acquisition Specialist	Amazon Web Services
McCredie, Miles	Technical Leader	Midco
McNair, Edward	Executive Director	NANOG
Middleton, Catherine	Member, Board of Trustees	ARIN
Miller, David	CTO	Tiggee
Montgomery, Doug	Manager, Internet Technology Research	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Morizot, Timothy	IT Specialist	IRS - Internal Revenue Service
Morris, Tina	Biz Dev	Amazon
Mulingbayan, Anna	Senior Internet Resource Analyst	APNIC Pty Ltd
Newton, Gwen	Network Advisor	CSC-11 - Computer Sciences Corporation
Nikolich, Anita	Advisory Council	ARIN Advisory Council & University of Illinois
Nugent, Nick	Corporate Counsel	Amazon Web Services
O’Leary, Penelope	Director	Cashmere Capital
olsen, ole	PMS	St John Cable Company
Pace, Joe	Data center architect/Hostmaster	American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Pedersen, Anders	Senior Systems Architect	KT-439 - Keepit Technologies Inc.
Polishchuk, Sergii	IT Professional	Infotec Manitoba
Potter, Amy	Sr. Technical Business Developer	AWS
Prevost, Tom	Network Architect	Armstrong
Provo, Joe	Advisory Council	ARIN Advisory Council / Google
Quesada, Christopher	Director	Verisign
Quinn, Alyssa	Policy Program Manager	CIRA
Rathina Sabapathi, Vidhya	Network Engineer	Central Electric Cooperative
Reese, Gus	Director of Edge Engineering & IP Administrator	Cogent Communications
Richards, Kerrie-Ann	Member, Advisory Council	ARIN AC
Richards, Malisa	Lecturer	Dominica State College
Ricketts, John	Owner	Quintex Alliance Consulting
Rouge, Phoebe	Technologist	US Government
Rowley, Alan	CEO	Citizen Support LLC
Ryan, Steve	Counsel	ARIN
Samms, Emma	Owner	Emma’s Technical Solutions
Sandiford, Bill	Board of Trustees	ARIN
Sawyer, Leif	Enterprise Security Architect	GCI Communication Corp
Scardina, Michael	Director, Network Strategies & Technologies	Armstrong
Seastrom, Robert	Sr. Mgr, Cyber	Capital One
Simon, William	Engineer	Simon Telephonics
Sinn, David	Network Engineer	University of Washington
Snijders, Job	Principal Engineer	Fastly
Stewart, Jonathan	Network Engineer	LES.NET (1996) INC
Strittmatter, Larry	Controller	Mesh.net
Stuart, Sean	Network Engineer	MITRE
Tacit, Christian	AC Member	ARIN
Taylor, Scott G	Owner	MRY Systems
Thimmesch, Peter	President	Internet Tool & Die Company
Tocco, Vincent	Sr. Network Engineer	SpaceX
Trenaman, Nathalie	RSPM	RIPE NCC
Trotman, Alicia	Technology Specialist	Mission Critical Partners
Tung Barthelemy, Zoey	Senior Associate	Internews
Vegoda, Leo	Multiple	And Polus LLc / Euro-IX / PeeringDB
Von Helmst, Seth	Network Engineer	Nextera Communications
Watzek, David	Support	BEMC
Weil, Jason	principal engineer	Charter Communications
Weiss, Hank	Account Executive	IPv4.Global, a division of Hilco Streambank
White, Joseph	Security Architect	Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Wilder, Matthew	Sr Engineer	TELUS Communications
Wood, Alison	Network Engineer	State of Oregon
Woodfield, Chris	Sr. Staff Network Engineer	Twitter
Zilic, Ivan	CTO	PIT US

ARIN Staff

Name	Title
Abejuela, Michael	General Counsel
Alligood, Erin	Senior Director of HR and Administration
Arceneaux, Alyssa	Executive Coordinator
Baldwin, Tommy	Graphic and Digital Media Designer
Bly, Jennifer	External Relations Manager
Bohlin, Einar	Vice President, Government Affairs
Byrne, Jason	Senior Customer Success Analyst
Carmichael, Kerry	Senior Technical Writer
Curran, John	President & CEO
Dubin, Garth	Software Engineering Manager
Fulmer, Jennifer	Staff Attorney
Gauldin, Amanda	Community Engagement Coordinator
Goodwin, Melissa	Meeting Planner
Gorman, Brad	Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
Helfrich, Jesse	UX Designer
Hicks, Beverly	Training Program Coordinator
Hopkins, Sean	Senior Policy Analyst
Jimmerson, Richard	Chief Operating Officer
Johnson, Christian	Vice President, Information Security
Kara, Hollis	Director of Communications
Kirk, Brian	Chief Financial Officer
Kosters, Mark	Chief Technical Officer
Lee, Jennifer	Counsel
Liedel, Lisa	Director of Registration Services
Link, Sherrie	Project Manager
Martin, Debra	Senior Program Manager
Mortiere, Kevin	Support Engineer
Nobile, Leslie	Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety
Perks, Ashley	Senior Communications Writer
Seiler, Marueen	Software Integration Manager
Simcox, Therese	Senior Executive Assistant
Sweeting, John	Chief Customer Officer
Toscano, Pete	Information Systems and Security Manager
Westover, Joe	Senior Manager, Office of the CCO
Worley, Jonathan	Senior Technology Architect

Moving Day for TeamARIN

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first post on the new ARIN blog! If you’ve been following us over the past decade, you have likely run across our content on teamarin.net, but now you won’t have to go looking for it anywhere other than on our primary site. For the past 11 years TeamARIN was a standalone website, but we recently packed up and moved all that great content from teamarin.net into arin.net. While this is a change to where we publish content, we will still be bringing you the same great blogs, event news, and ways to get involved in the ARIN community in a more accessible location. One big improvement is that you now have the option to subscribe to our blog for updates when we put out a new post to stay up-to-date with the latest news from ARIN.

Introducing the ARIN 48 (Virtual) Fellows!

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:07:54 -0400

We’re busy gearing up for our Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 48, which takes place 19-20 October (virtual), 28 October (virtual), and 4 November (hybrid).

You may have seen from our last Public Policy Meeting that we’ve re-structured the Fellowship Program to a completely virtual format. With four sessions held via Zoom, it is a great way to expand our educational outreach by immersing the Fellows into the work of ARIN as well as adding new voices to public policy discussions. Over the last decade, we have welcomed 152 fresh voices, and with this latest group of Fellows, we’ve increased that number to 164!

ARIN Bits: September 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:06:41 -0400

As the season turns from summer to autumn in our region, it’s time for the latest edition of ARIN Bits! In this edition we share important updates from this past quarter including how to get involved in our upcoming Public Policy and Members Meeting, an exciting update about our blog, tips from our service departments, and much more. Now, wake me up read ARIN Bits before September ends.

Join Us for ARIN 48

Registration is now open for ARIN 48! The ARIN 48 Public Policy and Members Meeting will be spread out over several dates: 19-20 October, 28 October, and 4 November, including both virtual and in-person components. We will provide the same remote participation options for ARIN 48 that we usually do for our in-person Public Policy and Members Meetings, utilizing features inside the Zoom webinar platform.

Back to School for the Internet!

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:26:16 -0400

As students across North America head back to school after the summer break, why not consider brushing up on your own Internet knowledge by taking a course, or joining a learning program that can give you the edge in your work?

The Internet Society has recently updated and enhanced its lineup of online courses, providing you with more opportunities to build your Internet knowledge.

These courses are all aimed at bringing people together in support of an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. At a time when this view of the Internet is being challenged, and governments around the world look to exert greater control over the way the Internet works, there has never been a better time to acquire the policy, technical, or business skills that can make you into an Internet champion.

Ronda Železný-Green

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:26:16 -0400

Alfredo Calderon

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:18:58 -0400

Alfredo is one of the co-founders of the Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG). He is a chemist, with academic professor experience of over 20+ years. In the 90s, he got involved in initiatives integrating technology in teaching Organic Chemistry. At that time, he did some research on learning aided by computer-based modules and learning styles. Afterward, he did additional graduate work in Instructional Design, eLearning and Information Technology, and ICT. He managed to get involved in the Internet Society and the Puerto Rico Chapter, then ICANN, and subsequently, ARIN. Since then, he has been involved as an active member of various Working Groups in the At-Large and ICANN community. He has recently been on the ICANN Fellowship Selection Committee appointed by At-Large; Coach and now At-Large Mentor in the Fellowship Program.

Glenn McKnight

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:18:58 -0400

Glenn is one of the co-founders of the Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG). He has been involved in international projects that include directorship with the Linux Professional Institute, BAYGEN Freeplay Radio and the INKmedia netbook project. These exploits have taken him to over 42 countries. He has been involved with the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Challenge and a volunteer with his local IEEE section as the chair for the Special Interest Group for Humanitarian Technologies and volunteer for the Canadian Humanitarian Technology Conference.

Virtual School of Internet Governance: Instructing a New Generation of Internet Leaders

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:18:58 -0400

2020 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

The Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG) is a free, online course dedicated to teaching the key pillars of Internet Governance to both novices and advanced learners. This project was conceived during May 2020 as a result of a shared concern that we had with the lack of a concise virtual platform where basic and holistic academic content on Internet Governance could be found. The objectives of our project, which received an ARIN Community Grant in both 2020 and 2021, focus on three main points: to provide quality and accessible online education, to create a free, integrated learning resource, and to support the Internet community with a key online resource.

Add New Optional Legal Service Point of Contact

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

18 January 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.16 on confirmed receipt, asking that we add a new optional Legal Point of Contact field for organizations. After reviewing your suggestion, we have determined that maintaining a Legal Point of Contact field is beyond the scope of the core Whois service. However, registrants have the ability to include legal-related contact information in the Public Comments field if they wish to share this optional information.

Dhruv Dhody

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:53:03 -0400

Mike Ackermann

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:53:03 -0400

Top 10 IPv4 to IPv6 Application Conversion Considerations for Enterprises

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:53:03 -0400

One area which may create problems for enterprises wishing to deploy IPv6 is application conversion. Some conversions may be quite simple, while strategies for others will need to be carefully considered and may take time. One of our goals at Industry Network Technology Council (INTC) is to help enterprises receive the proper training needed to ensure application conversion is not a roadblock to deploying IPv6.

Furthering Our Work

In 2020, we received a grant through ARIN’s Community Grant Program to support us in furthering our work to provide training to enterprises who are lagging in IPv6 adoption, specifically focused on application conversion. We have created a survey to be completed by enterprises (private, managed networks) so that we can help by writing best practices or strategies for the issues that many organizations face. Our focus here is on the migration process itself rather than the steady-state. That is, it will likely take many years to completely switch from an IPv4-only network to an IPv6-only network. The changeover itself may be difficult or create problems, and may well be the reason that many organizations have resisted the switch to IPv6.

Auto Renew ROAs for Hosted RPKI

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

15 May 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.15 on confirmed receipt, asking that we auto renew Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) for ARIN’s hosted RPKI. Development of this functionality was released on 13 May 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

14 September 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.15 on confirmed receipt, asking that we auto renew Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) for ARIN’s hosted RPKI. We agree this is a beneficial improvement and will prioritize it for future implementation.

PeeringDB 2021 User Survey is Now Open

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:37:43 -0400

PeeringDB is seeking input from network operators, exchange operators, facility providers, content distributors and anyone who uses our interconnection database. We are running an anonymous satisfaction survey until 11:59 PM UTC on Friday, 8 October 2021, and would like your feedback to help us make PeeringDB more useful to everyone involved in connecting networks.

PeeringDB is a freely available, user-maintained, database of networks, and the go-to location for interconnection data. The database facilitates the global interconnection of networks at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), data centers, and other interconnection facilities, and is the first stop in making interconnection decisions.

Caribbean Public Safety Forum

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:31:01 -0400

Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety, and Bevil Wooding, Director of Caribbean Affairs, will be representing ARIN at this Forum.

This Forum is open to inter alia, legal and technical officers from ICT and National Security Ministries, law enforcement, public prosecutors, justice sector officials, and CSIRT staff. In the interest of encouraging wide participation, interpretation services into Spanish and English will also be available.

Sign up

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

ARIN 51

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:00:59 -0400

ARIN 53

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:00:59 -0400

The ARIN 53 agenda can be found here. All session times are in Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Get prepped for ARIN 53 by visiting the Meeting Materials page for the Meeting Orientation handout, the Policy Discussion Guide, a sneak at the presentations, and more.

Anyone wishing to participate in policy discussions virtually via Zoom must register as an attendee. The livestream will be publicly available on ARIN’s YouTube channel.

ARIN 54

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:00:59 -0400

All individuals interested in issues related to Internet number resources, regional policy development, and the overall advancement of the Internet are encouraged to attend one of ARIN’s Public Policy and Members Meetings. ARIN 54 provides an excellent forum for networking with colleagues, learning more about the ARIN organization, exciting panels, and discussion of emerging technologies, trends, and proposed Internet number resource policies.

The ARIN 54 agenda can be found here. All session times are in Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4).

Optimize Your Experience with ARIN

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:09:47 -0400

Last year we launched an initiative to engage and educate new customers in an onboarding experience called ARIN Optimized. As we approach its one-year anniversary, we wanted to share some details about this program with you.

Welcome New Customers

We’re rolling out the welcome mat, and individuals who have been designated as a Point of Contact (POC) of a new organization that has received resources from ARIN in the last three months are invited to find out how they can take full advantage of everything ARIN has to offer. The next ARIN Optimized event will take place on Tuesday, 14 September, and we are excited to meet our newest customers.

AFRINIC and the Stability of the Internet Number Registry System

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:28:30 -0400

As many in the community are aware, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) that serves Africa (AFRINIC) has been involved in litigation with a company known as “Cloud Innovation” operating out of the Seychelles and under control of an individual named Lu Heng (who resides primarily in Hong Kong.) Disputes between RIRs and their customers do occur from time to time, and it is best that such disputes are resolved within that RIR, its community, and/or the applicable legal and courts system if necessary.

Pete Sclafani

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:25:36 -0400

Pete has over 10 years of experience in building and deploying datacenter and related infrastructure including systems administration. Most recently at UnitedLayer, a regional provider of colocation and cloud services, Pete led product development efforts and business process automation for the operations team. Pete’s prior positions include multiple roles in Product/Program Marketing and Management in the network security and social networking fields. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Santa Clara University and a M.S. in Information Assurance from Norwich University.

Using ARIN's RESTful API for IRR

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:25:36 -0400

ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has hosted a number of interesting and helpful webinars this year. We joined the Using ARIN’s RESTful API for IRR webinar excited to learn how to manage multiple IRR records quickly by setting up systems to connect to ARIN’s IRR database using the RESTful API.

Hosted by Jon Worley, Senior Technology Architect at ARIN, the webinar covered how to easily transition from using the IRR-email system to the API, how to access OT&E environment and then how to create, view, update and delete routing objects using REST calls. Routing policy specification language was explained as well as identifying necessary commands and URL structure in REST.

Hats Off to 2021 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:10:53 -0400

Congratulations to ARIN Community Grant Recipients

For the third year in a row, the ARIN Community Grant Program has provided funding for projects that improve the Internet and make positive contributions to the Internet community in the ARIN region. We are pleased to share with you what our 2021 grants recipients are working on this year:

Raising Awareness on Digital Standards for ARIN Region Countries

Diplo US | Washington, DC, USA | Grant amount: $15,000

ROA, ROA, ROA Your Network with ARIN’s Upcoming RPKI Webinar

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:45:24 -0400

Registration Now Open to Attend Upcoming RPKI Webinar

Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) has been a popular topic of discussion in our community lately, and you’ve probably heard about how it can help enhance your network security, but what is it all about? We’re excited to be opening registration to attend an instructional webinar introducing the components of RPKI, how it works, and other important considerations.

Brad Gorman, Senior Product Owner, Routing Security, will lead this live webinar for our community this summer on 26 August and 2 September to share more details about how RPKI can help enhance your network security and how to get started with creating Route Origin Authorizations, or “ROAs”, in ARIN’s hosted RPKI.

Retiring the Officer Attestation Requirement

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN regularly reviews existing processes as part of our continual improvement efforts to be more responsive and improve the service our customers receive from ARIN. Recently ARIN reviewed the Officer Attestation process and as a result of that review have determined the Officer Attestation process is no longer necessary for achievement of its original goals and should be retired. The purpose of this consultation is to review this proposed change with the community prior to its implementation.

ARIN 49

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN 50

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

PTC 22

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Tuesday, 18 January 2022
8:45 - 10:00 PM EST
“Is Your Internet Routing Secure? RPKI In Action”

Moderator
John Curran, President & CEO, ARIN

Panelists
Job Snijders, Principal Engineer, Fastly
John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer, ARIN
Tony Tauber, Distinguished Engineer, Comcast
Paul Wilson, Director General, APNIC

Growing Local Traffic – IXPs and Local Content

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Report on ARIN “COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet” Webinar Series

Following the successful webinar on Internet Exchange Points, network operators requested more information on how to encourage more local track across local exchange points. Bill Woodcock and Brent McIntosh returned for this follow-on session in the two-part series on Increasing Local Network Connectivity and Capacity titled, “Growing Local Traffic – Connections and Collaborations.” The session was moderated by Claire Craig, CaribNOG’s research coordinator from the University of the West Indies.

Managing Virtual Offices and Remote Workers - Parts I & II

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Report on ARIN “COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet” Webinar Series

By the start of the second quarter of 2020, public health restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic triggered sweeping restrictions on mass gatherings, the shutting of schools, business and government offices, an unprecedented exodus to work-from-home arrangements, and an equally unprecedented demand for online services. Network operators were inundated with requests to facilitate a rapid transition to support remote workers and move services online. Network autonomy, access policy, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity all became top priority concerns for organizations big and small. These concerns were also top priority for ARIN and CaribNOG and informed the first topic covered in the webinar series: Managing Virtual Offices and Remote Workers.

Securing Network Infrastructure - Parts I & II

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Report on ARIN “COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet” Webinar Series

Security breaches involving computer networks have been making headlines with increasing frequency. And the pandemic-induced migration to work-from-home arrangements and rushed online services online has only served to increase the risk. Yes, despite high-profile stories about network hacks, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and data theft, many businesses remain unprepared or improperly protected from today’s security threats.

ARIN in the Caribbean held a two-part virtual workshop on Securing Caribbean Network infrastructure as part of ARIN’s COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet webinar series hosted in collaboration with CaribNOG.

The Role of IXPs

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Report on ARIN “COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet” Webinar Series

For Caribbean states, small population sizes, resource constraints and vulnerable infrastructure have amplified the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The social distancing protocols mandated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have created unprecedented demand for local Internet capacity. Internet service providers in the region are being pressured by consumers, businesses and governments to provide more reliable, higher capacity local internet bandwidth to meet the surge in demand for quality broadband service. There has never been a stronger case or better time for building and strengthening local Internet exchange points (IXPs) across the Caribbean.

Sneak Peek into ARIN 48 Virtual Fellowship Program - Applications Opening Soon

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:50:48 -0400

Edit: Applications are now open through 25 August 2021, apply here .

Calling all potential Fellows! In just two weeks, applications will open for the A R IN 48 Virtual Fellowship Program, and the application process is easier than ever. This is the second time this program will take place completely online, with improvements based on feedback from previous participants to include even more interactive content and mentorship time.

Focus on the Customer Yields Positive Results

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:15:00 -0400

Our teams have been working diligently to ensure we deliver on the promise of providing the best possible customer service across our departments. Based on some of your recent feedback, our focus on the customer over the past few years has been yielding positive results.

Improving the Customer Experience

At the end of 2019 we announced the creation of a new team within our organization dedicated to improving our customer service experience. As Chief Customer Officer (CCO), John Sweeting has led this customer-focused team which is dedicated to maintaining and overseeing all aspects of customer relations. The CCO also oversees our Registration Services Team, which I lead as Director of Registration Services.

CANTO 2021

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:31:01 -0400

Online Meeting

Speaker: Bevil Wooding

Session: The State of the Internet – Significant Trends and Changes in Year 2 of the Pandemic; 30 July 2021; 1:20 PM

Caribbean Peering & Interconnection Forum (CARPIF 7)

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:31:01 -0400

CARPIF 7 - Securing Our Caribbean Connections

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:30:04 -0400

Update on the 7th Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum

After more than a year of public health and safety restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic has reframed and reprioritized discussions in the Caribbean concerning Internet connectivity, peering and digital services. A new wave of Internet users has been driven online by the closure of schools, offices and borders. Work from home arrangements have triggered more connected devices, from tablets, laptops, and desktop computers to fitness wearables, smart speakers, and security equipment, amongst others. And more digital content is being produced to meet the need to urgently migrate traditionally paper-based or manual services online.

Job Snijders

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Job Snijders is a Principal Engineer at Fastly where he analyzes and architects global networks for future growth. Prior to this role, Job led routing security initiatives at NTT Ltd’s Global IP Network. Job has been actively involved in the Internet routing community in both operational and engineering capacity. Job co-chairs the IETF GROW and RIPE Routing working group, is Director of the Route Server Support Foundation, and Vice-President of PeeringDB.

Add Ability to Modify Existing Reassignments in ARIN Online

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:34:26 -0400

ARIN Comment

26 January 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.14 on confirmed receipt, asking that we add the ability to modify existing reassignments in ARIN Online.

Functionality to allow users to modify existing reassignments in ARIN Online was deployed on 7 August 2023. We apologize for the delay in responding to your suggestion.

This suggestion is now closed as completed. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

Allow Reassignment of Multiple Subnets to Same End Customer in ARIN Online

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:27:26 -0400

ARIN Comment

07 July 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.13 upon receipt, requesting that ARIN allow reassignment of multiple subnets to the same end customer in ARIN Online. Upon review of your suggestion, we have determined that it is a duplicate of ACSP 2013.16: Association of Multiple Networks with a customer. We agree that offering this service to customers would be beneficial and the original suggestion, ACSP 2013.16, will remain open for prioritization and inclusion on our future work plan. We will be closing this request as a duplicate and will keep ACSP 2013.16 open, noting that an additional request has been received for this service.

Nominations in a Nutshell

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:14:42 -0400

Every year, the ARIN community engages in a process of selecting nominees and then electing candidates to the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council (AC). As you may have seen, this process is already underway for 2021 with the Call for Nominations having opened 18 June 2021. The nomination period will remain open until 5:00 PM EDT on 9 Jul 2021.

Who can make nominations, and what should a nominee expect as someone taking part in the process? What qualifications are the Nomination Committee looking for?

ARIN Bits: June 2021

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:18:54 -0400

If April showers bring May flowers, then May flowers bring the June 2021 edition of ARIN Bits! It’s been a productive second quarter, and we’re excited to kick off summer by sharing everything you need to know in this next edition of Bits. You’ll find a Meeting Report recapping everything from our recent Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 47, RPKI updates, current policy proposals and much more. Missed last quarter’s edition? You can find all past editions on our ARIN Bits page.

Next IPv4 Waiting List Distribution Coming This Month

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:33:45 -0400

ARIN’s IPv4 free pool depleted in September 2015, but we continue to issue IPv4 address blocks to organizations via our IPv4 Waiting List. On a quarterly basis, ARIN distributes IPv4 address space that has become available to those parties who have qualified and are on our IPv4 Waiting List.

IPv4 Waiting List Distribution Scheduled for this Month

Our next IPv4 Waiting List distribution is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 and will complete during the first week of July. You can find the current waiting list here and learn more about the process of getting on the waiting list.

IPv6 Challenge in 280 Characters or Less

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:14:00 -0400

It’s June and we’re officially halfway through 2021, so we posed a challenge for our community on our TeamARIN Twitter account. In 280 characters or less, what progress have you made on your IPv6 deployment this year? It was so fun and inspiring to read about the various ways our community is making progress on their IPv6 journey.

For anyone who is thinking about deploying IPv6, or is in the midst of a deployment now, ARIN is here to support you. We have plenty of resources on our website including helpful handouts, videos, case studies, as well as an informative on-demand webinar. We have six months left in 2021 and there has never been a better time to get started on (or keep working on) deploying IPv6 on your networks.

ARIN’s Whois: What Data is Public Information and How Can it be Accessed?

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:29:35 -0400

The core functions of a Regional Internet Registry (RIR) are to distribute and manage the Internet number resources (IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)) within its registry. The public portion of ARIN’s registry is often referred to as the “Whois database” – Whois refers to both the protocol and commands that have traditionally been used to make queries against it. Today, any Internet user can visit ARIN’s website to use our Whois search tool to retrieve information about IP number resources, organizations, and Points of Contact (POCs) in the ARIN registry.

ARIN/CaribNOG Technical Community Forum Recap

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:35:53 -0400

Security experts and network administrators from across the Caribbean gathered online for the 4th edition of the ARIN/CaribNOG Technical Community Forum.

The American Registry for Internet numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) hosted the virtual event on Thursday, 20 May 2021 under the theme, “Securing Caribbean Digital Infrastructure.”

Securing Caribbean Digital Infrastructure

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact networks, economies and societies across the Caribbean. More than ever, keeping critical systems secure, resilient, and accessible is a collective responsibility. This year’s Forum presented the opportunity for participants to understand the role ARIN and other Internet development focused organizations play in supporting critical Internet Infrastructure in the Caribbean. It also facilitated the networking of people necessary to truly support and strengthen our technical community in the region.

ARIN/CaribNOG Technical Community Forum

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:31:01 -0400

CaribNOG 22

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:31:01 -0400

Speakers: Leslie Nobile, Senior Director, Trust and Public Safety; Bevil Wooding, Director of Caribbean Affairs Session: Opening Remarks

Speaker: Lisa Liedel Session: iOrg Updates

CTU ICT Week 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:31:01 -0400

2021 ARIN-CTU Caribbean Internet Forum Day 2 Daily Recap

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:41:11 -0400

The second and final day of the 4th ARIN-CTU Internet Public Policy Forum was a milestone in our collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). After an energetic and informative first day, the second day continued in similar vein.

Accelerating Caribbean Internet Development

After giving a brief summary of the day one sessions, I introduced our feature speaker, Rodney Taylor, the recently appointed Secretary General of the (CTU). In his address, Accelerating Caribbean Internet Development: Internet Policy Priorities and Imperatives, Mr. Taylor shared the CTU’s vision and agenda for accelerating digital adoption in the Caribbean. He also highlighted the importance of building regional Internet infrastructure; the need for the Caribbean to present a unified voice at international fora; and the value of strategic partnerships.

2021 ARIN-CTU Caribbean Internet Forum Day 1 Recap

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:06:16 -0400

Today kicked off the first of our annual ARIN Caribbean Forum events. The 4th ARIN-CTU Internet Public Policy Forum is being staged under theme, “Caribbean Priorities Within a Changing Global Internet”.

This year’s virtual forum is already providing attendees with a current, holistic view of the issues, trends and opportunities affecting adoption, resilience and security of the Internet in the Caribbean. Our goal is to foster greater awareness of actionable strategies that can help accelerate Internet adoption, and more importantly, relevant development.

RRDP Implementation Report for OpenBSD rpki-client

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:47:14 -0400

2020 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Artwork by Natasha Allegri

Nowadays almost everyone is aware that Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) exists and can help protect the Internet’s routing system, but perhaps lesser known is … how do computer systems fetch RPKI data?

In this article we share a report on technical challenges encountered when implementing RPKI Repository Delta Protocol (RRDP) in the free, functional, and secure RPKI validator software rpki-client, and how those challenges were addressed. We also want to invite RPKI operators to celebrate the release of rpki-client 7.0 and help with testing. But first, let’s start with how RPKI data is transported between computer systems and what role RRDP plays in this.

ARIN/CTU Caribbean Internet Public Policy Forum 2021

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:31:01 -0400

API Enhancement to Return RPKI roaHandle

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

7 June 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.10 on confirmed receipt, asking that we develop an API Enhancement to return the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) roaHandle. Development of this functionality was released with a new RESTful API on 13 May 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

18 May 2021

ARIN’s IRR: Community Feedback and the Road Ahead

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:59:32 -0400

What is the future of ARIN’s Unauthenticated IRR?

Over the last few years ARIN has been working to create a new and improved Internet Routing Registry (IRR), which was deployed on 10 June 2020. ARIN launched IRR-online, an authenticated and web-based service designed to make it simple for users to publish routing information via ARIN’s website. The IRR-email system was left in place to allow organizations who were already using IRR-email prior to the transition to continue using email-based updates to publish routing information in ARIN’s non-authenticated IRR. New users no longer have access to IRR-email.

Offer Publication Server/Repository for Delegated RPKI

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 April 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.8 upon receipt, requesting that ARIN offer a publication server/repository with for organizations that maintain their own CA. Upon review of your suggestion, we have determined that it is a duplicate of ACSP 2021.4: Offer Publication Server/Repository for Delegated RPKI and ACSP 2020.1: RFC8181-Compliant Publication Service for Delegated RPKI. We agree that offering this service to customers would be beneficial and the original suggestion, ACSP 2020.1, will remain open for prioritization and inclusion on our future work plan. We will be closing this request as a duplicate and will keep ACSP 2020.1 open, noting that two additional requests have been received for this service.

Improving the Internet One Grant at a Time

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:07:49 -0400

Apply Now for a 2021 ARIN Community Grant

We are excited to accept applications for the third year in a row to our ARIN Community Grant Program! Since it launched, we have awarded 12 grants and projects have directly reached more than 1,250 individuals in 2019 alone. 2020 program projects are currently in progress and off to a great start. You can learn about some of our past grant recipients and the interesting work they’ve been doing on the blog and on our grant webpage. If you are interested in applying for a grant in 2021, you are in the right place. Here’s a look at what you need to know.

Christina Paladeau

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Craig Fager

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Brian Davenport

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:34:00 -0400

The Evolution of Flow Data

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:34:00 -0400

I’ve been working with flow technologies for close to a decade…one might say I’m a little obsessed. What impresses me most about flow technology is how long it has remained relevant. It has been over two decades since NetFlow’s creation, vendors continue to innovate with it, developers still build products to collect it, and network engineers and security professionals still rely on it. Of particular interest to the ARIN community, with the most recent version you can now collect statistics on your IPv6 traffic which is useful for planning your migration, tracking which services are running on IPv6 / IPv4, comparing traffic volumes, and monitoring your network.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Provide ROA API with Improved Display Options

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 April 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.7 upon receipt, asking that ARIN provide an API to allow easier viewing of a list of route origin authorizations (ROAs). After conferring with the submitter of this suggestion, we understand that the API functionality that ARIN currently offers for viewing ROAs satisfies this request. Documentation for this functionality is available at Get a List of ROAs for an Org.

ARIN 47 Day 3 Daily Recap

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:15:39 -0400

We’ve reached the third and final day of ARIN 47! A big thank you to all who participated and helped make this another great meeting. As I previously mentioned, if you would like to reference anything you’ve seen so far from the meeting, you can visit our meeting materials page. Over the coming days, we’ll add links to the full transcript and webcasts to this page as well. It’s time to head right into day three.

ARIN 47 Day 2 Daily Recap

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:49:07 -0400

Welcome back to day two of ARIN 47! We had another full day of events and discussions. If you would like to reference anything you’ve seen so far from the meeting, you can visit our meeting materials page. Over the next few days, we’ll add links to the full transcript and webcasts to this page as well. Without further ado, let’s dive right into day two!

All Around the World

John Curran, ARIN President and CEO, welcomed us all back to day two, presented the opening announcements, and set an expectation of what was to come. John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer, dove right into the first presentation of the day with the Internet Number Resource Status Report. This report is compiled by all five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) to give an overview of the status of Internet number resource statistics across all five regions. Chief Technology Officer, Mark Kosters, followed that with a Software Update to inform the community of what our Engineering Department has been busy working on since ARIN 46 and shared plans for the remainder of 2021. Upcoming work includes support for our new Premier Support Services, updates to Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), improved login security, and much more. Next up was Kevin Blumberg, Chair of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), to share the NRO NC Report. Anne-Rachel Inné, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, came on next to offer some insight into how the Government Affairs Department (GAD) helps strengthen the ARIN Community, and previewed her team’s plans for the coming months. Then we were treated to a series of Global Reports from our fellow RIRs all around the world. We heard from AFRINIC, APNIC, LACNIC, RIPE NCC, and IANA before it was time for a break.

ARIN 47 Day 1 Daily Recap

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:30:32 -0400

We’ve been preparing and looking forward to our ARIN 47 Public Policy and Members Meeting, and the day has finally arrived! While we are gathering fully virtually once again to ensure the safety of all participants and our staff, we look forward to all the things we know and love about these meetings, from important policy discussions to networking opportunities. (We’ve even thrown in some fun surprises along the way like a keynote presentation and cooking live with ARIN staff). Here’s a virtual overview of what took place on day one of ARIN 47.

ARIN Fees

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN’s Fee Schedule has always been based on the principle of equitable cost recovery across our community through a stable and consistent fee schedule. In general, this means that ARIN has avoided making routine changes to the Fee Schedule (for example, making annual readjustments for changing costs) and instead has only made changes when deemed necessary.

We are consulting with the community regarding changes to the ARIN Fee Schedule that are intended for implementation in January of 2022. These changes are:

Taking the ARIN Help Desk Virtual

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:54:44 -0400

Last week we took the ARIN Help Desk virtual at the Canadian Association of Wireless Internet Service Providers (CanWISP) 2021 Conference, hosted entirely online in a platform called the Echo. Within that virtual world I built my avatar, tested out my dance moves, and took off to the ARIN booth to help our Canadian WISP customers. Now that we’ve been in pandemic operations for more than a year, many of us have sought out ways to replicate pre-2020 connections with others in our shared communities, and those of us here at ARIN have sought out ways to provide the same level of value to our customers and partners that we always have.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Under Discussion at ARIN 47

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:39:20 -0400

ARIN 47 is almost here! Have you booked your digital travel plans?

We are excited to bring our community together and remotely facilitate one of ARIN’s prime directives: the development of policy by the community for the management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers. Our biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings are the cornerstone of our Policy Development Process (PDP), and they rely upon you, the community, to be successful.

To help newcomers and seasoned veterans alike, below is a look at the Draft Policies and Recommended Draft Policies up for discussion. I have provided a simple explanation of each policy to help you determine those of greatest interest to your organization and where you might want to spend more time catching up on prior discussions. 

Introducing the ARIN 47 (Virtual) Fellows!

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:45:04 -0400

We’re busy gearing up for our Virtual Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 47, which takes place next week from 12-14 April. You may have heard that we brought back our Fellowship Program, only in a completely virtual format! We’d like to introduce the eight Fellows that will be joining us at ARIN 47. Over the last decade, we have welcomed 144 Fellows to our meetings in order to expand our educational outreach and add new voices to our public policy discussions. With this new group of Fellows, we’ve increased that number to 152! We’d like to introduce you to the Fellows, preview more about the program, and share some of the fun the Fellows have already been having.

Past Events

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

WISPAmerica 2021

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:36:01 -0400

Offer Publication Server/Repository for Delegated RPKI

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

16 April 2021

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.4 upon receipt, suggesting that ARIN offer a publication server/repository for delegated RPKI. ARIN does not support a hosted publication server/repository for organizations that chose to run their own Delegated CA at this time. We recognize this may be a desirable alternative for an organization that does not have the resources to run this kind of high-availability system. We will take your request under consideration for potential future development.

PeeringDB Survey Results and 2021 Product Roadmap

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:18:35 -0400

Last November, we asked you for input through our anonymous satisfaction survey so we could use it to guide our PeeringDB product roadmap for 2021. Today, we are sharing what you told us through the survey and how we’ll be improving PeeringDB and your experience of it in 2021.

We had over 200 responses to the survey. Respondents identified themselves as connected with organizations operating on every continent and in every part of our industry. 99% of respondents described themselves as very or somewhat satisfied with PeeringDB overall.

ARIN Bits: March 2021

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:39:30 -0400

Spring has sprung, and we’re loving the sun! Three months into 2021, and we are seeing more than just flowers coming to life. Our team has been busy preparing for our spring Public Policy and Members Meeting, among many other exciting projects. In this edition of ARIN Bits, we share information about our upcoming meeting, updates from our Caribbean outreach and Government Affairs Department, tips from our Registration Services, information about recent community consultations, and so much more. Missed last quarter’s edition? You can find all past editions on our ARIN Bits page.

A Sneak Peek at ARIN 47

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:07:54 -0400

ARIN 47 is right around the corner, and with registration now open, we thought this was a great time to preview some of the exciting enhancements we’re bringing to our third fully virtual Public Policy and Members Meeting (PPMM). You may recognize a few of these enhancements from past meetings, but there are also some brand new treats we’ve put together to keep things fresh. As a reminder, ARIN 47 will be held online from 12-14 April. Here’s a look at what to expect during the meeting, and all the ways you can participate!

Brad Gorman

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:12:53 -0400

Rapid Growth as ARIN Sets New Record for ROAs

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:12:53 -0400

RPKI adoption slow out of the blocks, now moving ahead

As with any new networking technology, initial deployment of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) in our region began slowly. It wasn’t until September of 2018, (6.5 years after RFC 6480), before the 1,000th Route Origin Authorization (ROA) was created in the ARIN region. It took less than two years (July 2020) for that number to reach 10,000. And now in less than one year that number has more than doubled. On 13 March 2021, we reached a major milestone. The total number of published ROAs in the ARIN region surpassed 23,100, which is more than any other Regional Internet Registry (RIR) to date! This now sets a new record for published ROAs.

CaribNOG – Networking to Strengthen Caribbean Networks

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:44:27 -0400

How time flies. This month marks 11 years since the first CaribNOG meeting was held in St Maarten in 2010. Since that time, the Caribbean has seen the widespread adoption of IP-based networks and Voice-Over IP services, the proliferation of Internet Exchange Points, greater access to broadband Internet services, more widespread availability of computer networking training, and the rise in cloud computing. However, over that time we have also witnessed the stifling impact of anti-competitive telecom markets, the regressive consequences of outdated and inadequate public policies, a disturbing rise in cyberattacks, and, more recently, the reckoning brought about by a global pandemic. Through it all, CaribNOG has sought to remain true to its founding mission – to network the Caribbean for the greater good. This has not always been easy, but it has always been worth it. ARIN has been a long time partner in supporting CaribNOG in its mission.

CanWISP 2021 Conference

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:58:04 -0500

Online Conference

ARIN will be hosting a Virtual Help Desk; Booth T

IPXO Free Webinar: When Will IPV6 Replace IPV4?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:58:04 -0500

CaribNOG 21

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:30:09 -0500

Online Meeting

ARIN 2020 Budget

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 2020 Budget
Category	Amount (USD)
Personnel	$13,320,349
Salaries and Employee Benefits¹	$13,320,349
Operations	$5,138,113
Telecommunications	$970,414
Software & Equipment Support and Licenses	$723,845
Depreciation	$3,443,854
General Office and Administration	$4,974,544
Professional Fees/Outreach	$1,273,510
Grant Program	$60,000
General Office	$650,840
Bad Debt Expense	$40,000
Legal Fees	$450,000
Members Meetings	$558,800
NANOG Webcast Support	$50,000
Rent & Occupancy	$523,417
Travel²	$1,367,977
Internet Support	$488,499
Funds Committed to ICANN	$228,300
Internet Research & Support	$100,000
NRO Expenses	$160,199
Total 2020 Expenses	$23,921,505
Total 2020 Revenues	$23,014,450

Employee benefits consists of comprehensive and holiday leave, health insurance, 401K plan expenses, payroll taxes, training and education, employee functions, dental, vision, life insurance, and hiring costs. ↩︎

Anne-Rachel Inné

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:42:22 -0500

Congratulations to New CTU Secretary General

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:42:22 -0500

We are thrilled to congratulate Rodney Taylor on his appointment as Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU).

John Curran, ARIN President and CEO, wrote in his congratulatory letter, “My sincere congratulations to Rodney Taylor on taking up the post of the Secretary General of the CTU. The CTU’s role as the Caribbean inter-governmental body responsible for shaping regional telecommunications, Internet governance and technology policies is crucial. I am confident that your leadership will unlock new opportunities for advancing issues that are of crucial importance for the regional and international community as well as for ARIN. ARIN pledges continued support to the important work of the CTU and wish you success in ‘shaping Caribbean Communications.’”

Your Request is Our Command: Get IPv4 from ARIN ASAP

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:46:12 -0500

A little more than five years ago on 24 September 2015, our IPv4 well ran dry. At that time our pool of IPv4 addresses whittled down to zero. For some time, there were only two options to obtain IPv4 addresses yourself: pay a broker and go to the transfer market or add your name to our waiting list, which (at that time) took a very long time to get filled. There were no restrictions about who could add their name to the waiting list and there was no limit around how much IPv4 address space you could request. This really slowed down how quickly we were able to fill these requests, sometimes years. Neither of these options, of course, were very appealing.

Password Security for ARIN Online Accounts

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Since October 2020, the ARIN Online system has been subject to a series of dictionary-based password guessing attacks. Because of the protective measures currently in place, some customer accounts were locked during these attacks. ARIN staff has been heavily engaged in mitigating these attacks, and we are seeking community feedback on potential steps ARIN can take to reduce the risk of future attacks and to help customers ensure they are using strong passwords. Password dictionary guessing attacks continue to be a problem in the industry, and this effort should help reduce the extent of previously exposed passwords for our ARIN Online user base.

Future of ARIN’s Unauthenticated IRR

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN has been engaged in a multi-year project to create and deploy a new and improved Internet Routing Registry (IRR). On 10 June 2020 (https://www.arin.net/announcements/20200610-irr/), we launched IRR-online, an authenticated and web-based service designed to make it simple for users to publish routing information via ARIN’s website. At that time, the existing IRR-email system was temporarily left in place to allow organizations to continue using email-based updates to publish routing information (in the ARIN-NONAUTH data stream).

Take a REST: The API is Coming to ARIN’s Internet Routing Registry

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:49:39 -0500

Do you want to use ARIN’s Internet Routing Registry (IRR), but need more powerful options than individually entering records in ARIN Online? We have good news for you! ARIN is now offering a Representational State Transfer (REST)ful interface for the IRR so that you can automate creating, removing, updating, and deleting objects using our Application Programming Interface (API).

This builds upon the launch of our IRR-online service, an authenticated and web-based IRR designed to make it simple for users to publish routing information via ARIN’s website. Since we first introduced IRR-online on 10 June 2020, users have only been able to publish information manually via logging in to ARIN Online, but now more options are available.

A Comprehensive Audit of the AFRINIC WHOIS Database

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:42:10 -0500

“AFRINIC has taken actions and kept its stakeholders informed about the situation. Infrastructural improvements on its database have been implemented, and the operational business rules and procedures have been reviewed, including, but not limited to, a review of infrastructural user access.”

Introduction

AFRINIC undertook an audit of all IPv4 number resources, which consisted of verifying the rightful custodianship of those resources. The audit verified the processes adopted for the allocation of IPv4 number resources which covered both legacy and non-legacy resources that fall under AFRINIC’s service region.

AFRINIC

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:42:10 -0500

Offer Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and FIDO2 Security Key Support

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

3 March 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2021.2 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we offer Web Authentication (WebAuthn) support in order for ARIN members to be able to secure their accounts using FIDO2 Security Keys. Development of this functionality was completed and deployed on 3 January 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

NewIP, OTT, and ICTs: Highlights from our Work with the ITU

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:10:03 -0500

ARIN Government Affairs Department Update

We do a lot of interesting work in the Government Affairs Department (GAD) here at ARIN, so we want to provide an update on some of the work we were involved in last year (2020 being an unprecedented year) with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Among the organizations our department participates in, the ITU is certainly the one that engages a lot of our team’s time. It is the oldest of the specialized agencies of the United Nations (UN). The ITU dates back to 1865 when it was formed to coordinate international telegraph communications. The “T” in ITU evolved to include telephone, then to be telecommunications, and today the ITU’s focus is Telecommunications/Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs). The ITU has three sectors: R for Radio, D for Development and T for Telecom Standards.

Introducing the ARIN 47 Fellowship Program: A Virtual Experience

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:55:00 -0500

We’re excited to announce the relaunching of our Fellowship Program with a slightly different look this year. As a part of our Virtual ARIN 47 Public Policy and Members Meeting, we will be offering a Virtual Fellowship Program. We are accepting applications right now.

It is necessary to bring the Fellowship Program to a virtual space for ARIN 47 to keep the program operating and growing during this period of travel restrictions and health concerns due to COVID-19. Even in this new format, our goals remain the same since program inception: to broaden educational outreach within the ARIN region and bring new voices into public policy discussions. We look forward to furthering these goals this year, despite the circumstances preventing us from meeting in person.

ARIN 48 Public Policy and Members Meeting

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:16:30 -0500

19-20 & 28 October (Virtual); 4 November 2021 (Hybrid)

Global NOG Alliance Admin Tool

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:06:39 -0500

2019 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Overview

The Global NOG Alliance Admin Tool Project aims were to provide the Network Operator Group (NOG) community with a set of web-based tools that would ease some of their administrative burdens and enable them to concentrate on the core business of a NOG - connecting people and disseminating knowledge. In the past year the Global NOG Alliance has set up several of these tools for both general use and specifically for individual NOGs, including open source agenda and meeting organisation software, video conferencing software, document storage and collaborative working platforms.

Sander Steffann

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:06:39 -0500

Sander Steffann is a founding Board Member of The Global NOG Alliance, a foundation for the improvement of the internet by helping Network Operator Groups all around the world. He is also an Internet Network Consultant specializing in infrastructure, network architecture, and IPv6.

ARIN 48 Election Forum

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:16:30 -0500

19-20 & 28 October (Virtual); 4 November 2021 (Hybrid)

ARIN 48 Members Meeting

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:16:30 -0500

19-20 & 28 October (Virtual); 4 November 2021 (Hybrid)

ARIN 47

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:15:36 -0500

RIPE 83

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:47:23 -0500

RIPE 82 Online

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:46:23 -0500

Are Your IP Addresses Portable?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:56:27 -0500

Address Autonomy, Routing Security, & You

Do you know who controls the IP addresses on which your company’s network and services depend? What happens to your network if you decide to switch providers or if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) asks you to return the IP addresses they assigned to you? Let’s talk a bit about why getting space directly from ARIN may be a good option for your business.

LACNIC 36 / LACNOG 2021

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:10:17 -0500

LACNIC 35

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:08:52 -0500

IETF 112

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:05:39 -0500

IETF 111

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:04:41 -0500

IETF 110 Online

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:02:58 -0500

ICANN 72

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:01:03 -0500

ICANN 71

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:00:23 -0500

ICANN 70

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:59:41 -0500

APNIC 52

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:55:48 -0500

Virtual South School on Internet Governance 2021

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:55:48 -0500

APNIC 51 with APRICOT

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:54:29 -0500

NANOG 83

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:50:21 -0500

Stop by the Lake Nokomis Room to speak to ARIN Staff during NANOG 83 on topics like: fee harmonization, 2021 ARIN elections, tickets, registration services, RPKI, and IRR.

ARIN staff who may be available when you arrive:

John Sweeting, Chief Customer Officer
Lisa Liedel, Director of Registration Services
Jon Worley, Senior Technology Architect
Brad Gorman, Senior Product Owner, Routing Security
And more!

Don’t miss these 2 sessions on the agenda:

NANOG 82

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:49:19 -0500

NANOG 81 Virtual

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:34:19 -0500

Speaker: Mark Kosters

Session: In Conversation: RIRs Talk Tech

10 February 2021; 4:00 - 4:45 PM EST

The Best of 2020: 10 Articles You Don’t Want to Miss

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:09:47 -0500

We’ve reached the end of 2020, and we’re taking an opportunity to look back over all that has happened this year. While it’s certainly been a year unlike any other, we have managed to make it a successful one. Our teams have been working safely at home during this time, and we’ve accomplished quite a bit. We hosted two in person ARIN on the Road events in February, before switching over to virtual events for the remainder of the year, including webinars and other types of training. We put on our first ever virtual-only Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 45, followed by our second virtual meeting, ARIN 46. In the middle of the year, we launched a new Internet Routing Registry (IRR), and continue making improvements to that new service. Later in the year, we facilitated the 2020 ARIN Elections, funded projects through the ARIN Community Grant Program, launched a new onboarding experience for new customers called ARIN Optimized, launched a new chat service for the Registration Services Help Desk, and so much more.

Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked IRR Questions

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:10:02 -0500

A few months ago, we hosted a webinar all about “Getting to Know IRR-Online at ARIN” (which is still available to view on-demand, by the way.) We received great feedback about this webinar, but noticed we are getting some commonly asked questions from users about how to get started with Internet Routing Registry (IRR) Online. If you’ve been told by your upstream provider that they won’t route anything until you set up routes with ARIN, and you’re not sure how to proceed, we’re here to help.

3 Steps to Take Before Submitting a Transfer as a Source

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:50:07 -0500

We regularly encourage our community to use our ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process (ACSP) to provide us with their feedback, comments and suggestions to help us continue improving our services.

We recently received a suggestion (ACSP 2020.17) requesting that ARIN provide a new service which would allow source organizations of IP addresses to request pre-qualification from ARIN before a transfer is initiated.

We are very happy to say that this service is available today! All organizations that currently hold resources from ARIN or any of ARIN’s predecessor registries have the ability to ensure that their information is fully up-to-date. In order to submit an in-region or inter-RIR transfer request, you must make sure the following items have been updated or validated in the past 12 months:

ARIN RPKI – Increasing Our Engagement and Focus

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:19:22 -0500

ARIN has determined that the current approach and level of resources supporting RPKI/Routing Data strategies and support is not sufficient to meet the growing needs of the community. As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of the continued security and accuracy of our routing-related security service offerings only continues to grow in both scope and complexity.

Subsequently, the innovation and changes that are required to support and improve these services has increased steadily over the years. This has resulted in the need to mitigate future risk to the community with an increased focus and community engagement to continue to ensure safe and accurate routing services at ARIN.

ARIN Bits: December 2020

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:44:01 -0500

While 2020 may have had all the “tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile,” we couldn’t be more grateful for the support of our community as we approach the end of this year.

Despite these unusual times, we haven’t found ourselves any less productive this quarter! In this edition of ARIN Bits, you’ll discover the results of this year’s ARIN Elections, find out about a new series of events we’re hosting, learn about current policy discussions, and much more. If you missed any previous editions of Bits and want to catch up, you can find them on our ARIN Bits archive page.

Buckle up: Change of address coming for ARIN’s Bootstrap Server

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:35:49 -0500

We recently made a change to our Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) bootstrap architecture and would like to provide you with some additional information about this change and other upcoming changes.

ARIN’s service uses what’s known as a bootstrap service to forward queries from users seeking registration data for an Internet resource (such as an IP address or domain name). The bootstrap server is an RDAP server that can then answer or provide a referral to a server that holds more granular information. Bootstrap services, such as the one maintained by ARIN, contain files from the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) that tell the bootstrap server where to route the queries. (For example, queries can be routed to ARIN, or directly to another Regional Internet Registry if the IP address or ASN is managed through the other RIR.)

Enhancements to Organization Create/Organization Recovery

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:17:37 -0500

Delivering a superior customer experience is a priority at ARIN, and we are always looking for ways to improve the services we provide to you. In Q1 2021 we will be rolling out some changes to our Organization Create/Organization Recovery process in ARIN Online in order to continue expediting and improving the service delivery process. Here’s a little bit of background about why we are making these changes and what you can expect early next year.

Connections 2020

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:14:11 -0500

Includes a “Special Video Message” from John Curran

ARIN Supports Caribbean Peering Forum in Strengthening Internet Infrastructure

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:07:58 -0500

The CarPIF 2020 online meeting highlights specific steps to improve Internet connectivity and broadband service delivery in the Caribbean.

Since the start of COVID-19-related public health lockdown restrictions, a new spotlight has been placed on the state of Internet infrastructure in the Caribbean. A surge in demand for Internet services has led governments, businesses, schools, courts and consumers to rely, like never before, on the Internet to deliver essential services and to facilitate business, collaboration and electronic commerce.

NTCA 2020 Cybersecurity Summit

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:31:03 -0500

Virtual Conference

Session: Shift to IPv6

Speaker: John Curran

Friday 10 December; 4:15-4:45 PM

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Access a csv file listing every active page by going to /sitelist.csv

Why are you grateful for the Internet this year?

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:18:23 -0500

November is a wonderful time to express gratitude, and as we all know this past year has seen its fair share of challenges. However, there is always something to be grateful for, even (especially) during challenging times. The Internet is what we “do”, and this has been an incredible year for what people have been able to accomplish with the help of the Internet.

Here at ARIN, we’ve made the most of our time this year. We launched a major project we had been working on since before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, ARIN’s IRR-Online, virtually conducted two Public Policy and Members Meetings, and hosted a number of training webinars for our community on topics like IRR and IPv6, among many other things. Despite the challenge of being apart, our staff has found ways to be productive during this pandemic and even had some fun along the way.

Provide Transfer Source Pre-Qualification Service

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

4 December 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.17 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN provide a new service by which source organizations of IP addresses can request pre-qualification from ARIN before a transfer is initiated.

ARIN has conferred with the submitter of this suggestion and is happy to say that this service is available today. All organizations that currently hold resources from ARIN or any of ARIN’s predecessor registries have the ability to ensure that their information is fully up-to-date. The three most important items to be updated are 1) Full Organization Name as it is currently registered to do business; 2) Point of Contact (POC) information that is updated and validated; and 3) the Registration Services Agreement (RSA) that is updated and signed by a current officer of the organization authorized to enter into contracts for that organization.

COVID19 goes viral, the world goes online, finally!

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:16:41 -0500

Fame always comes with attention. The Internet has come of age.

The 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) in September 2020 was taken online just like the many UN organizations, Intergovernmental (IGO) and International (IO) organizations’ daily work and global meetings (ITU, WTO, OECD, OAS/CITEL, etc.)

Among the organizations that the Government Affairs Department (GAD) at ARIN participates in, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is certainly the one that engages a lot of our team’s time. It is the oldest of the specialized agencies of the UN. The ITU dates back to 1865 when it was formed to coordinate international telegraph communications. The “T” in ITU evolved to include telephone, then to be telecommunications, and today the ITU’s focus is Telecommunications/ICTs. The ITU has three sectors: Radio, Development and T for Telecom Standards.

DNS Open Source Tools Enhancement and Maintenance

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:45:11 -0500

2019 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Overview

The Domain Name System Operations, Analysis, and Research Center (DNS-OARC) is a non-profit, membership organization that seeks to improve the security, stability, and understanding of the Internet’s DNS infrastructure. The ARIN Community Grant for the Open Source Tools and Enhancements Project has allowed DNS-OARC to develop, maintain, host and improve its suite of open-source tools for DNS measurement, telemetry and testing. This has enabled new releases of these tools, adding features, enhancements and bug fixes in response to requirements from the DNS community. It has additionally supported outreach to the DNS and operator community in support of these tools, and received recognition through collaborative development and additional grants being awarded for future enhancement of some of these tools.

Keith Mitchell

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:45:11 -0500

Keith Mitchell is President of DNS-OARC. In 2012, Keith setup his own company, SMOTI Enterprises Inc., which contracts and contributes his leadership services to a number of Internet engineering nonprofits, including DNS-OARC and UKNOF. From 2008 until 2012 he served as VP of Systems Engineering at the Internet Systems Consortium, where he had responsibility for ISC’s infrastructure and open-source software development. Prior to this at ISC he managed the OARC programme for DNS operators, returning in 2012 to serve as President of the now-autonomous nonprofit OARC Inc. He founded and has been Managing Director of the UK Network Operators Forum (UKNOF) since 2005.

Amanda Gauldin

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:27:11 -0500

Where are they now? Reconnecting with ARIN Fellows

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:27:11 -0500

We recently wrapped up our ARIN 46 Public Policy and Member Meeting, and we had a great time with all who participated! There was, however, one component of our typical meeting that was missing – a new batch of ARIN Fellows. Each meeting we typically share a post introducing our latest group of ARIN Fellows. Since we didn’t have the chance to welcome new fellows during this virtual meeting, we thought it could be a great opportunity to reconnect with our former fellows. We look forward to bringing our in-person Fellowship Program to a future meeting as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, let’s see what a few of our former fellows have been up to.

Leo Vegoda

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:27:30 -0500

Leo Vegoda is developing PeeringDB’s product roadmap. He was previously responsible for organizational planning and improvement in ICANN’s Office of the COO, and Internet Number Resources in the IANA department, as well as running Registration Services at the RIPE NCC.

PeeringDB Satisfaction Survey Open Now

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:27:30 -0500

We’re currently seeking input from network operators, exchange operators, facility providers, content distributors and anyone who uses our interconnection database. We are running an anonymous satisfaction survey until 23:59 UTC on 20 November 2020 and would like your feedback to help us make PeeringDB more useful to everyone involved in connecting networks.

IPv6 Training for Enterprises

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:57:01 -0400

2019 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Overview

The IPv6 Training for Enterprises Project provided IPv6 training to technicians from large enterprises (privately managed networks). IPv6 deployment at such networks has lagged, in part due to lack of training. Many feel that unless this issue is addressed, the Internet as a whole will stall at an IPv6 adoption rate of about 60%.

We have done a survey of large enterprises and have found that security, application conversion, and training are three of the biggest challenges enterprises reported as barriers to IPv6 adoption. The project for 2019 focused on the training needs.

Nalini Elkins

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:57:01 -0400

Nalini Elkins is the President of the Industry Network Technology Council. She is also the CEO and Founder of Inside Products, Inc. Nalini is a recognized leader in the field of computer performance measurement and analysis. In addition to being an experienced software product designer, developer, and planner, she is a formidable businesswoman. She has been the founder or co-founder of three start-ups in the high-tech arena.

Follow Rate Limiting (Throttling) Advice in NIST 800-63B Section 5.2.2 When Locking User Accounts

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

3 December 2020

Thank you for your recent suggestion, numbered 2020.16 upon receipt, requesting that we follow the rate limiting (throttling) advice in NIST 800-63B Section 5.2.2 when locking user accounts. We understand that the current practice of locking user accounts after a number of failed login attempts can sometimes result in legitimate users being locked out of their accounts.

ARIN will implement a series of password validations based on the NIST recommendations using a CAPTCHA and account locking periods that become longer as the number of failed login attempts increase. ARIN will work with its Registration Services Department (RSD) to determine a number of failed login attempts that will trigger a notification to RSD. This notification will alert RSD to contact the customer.

Voting Now Open in the 2020 ARIN Elections

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:11:08 -0400

Voting is now open in the 2020 ARIN Elections! During the final day of our ARIN 46 meeting last Friday, we heard speeches from candidates running for the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council. Now it’s time to make your voice heard! Voting will remain open until Friday, 30 October at 5:00 PM ET.

Want to Learn More about the Candidates?

We’ve got you covered. We have some great resources for you to find out more about each of the candidates running in this year’s election so you can cast your votes with confidence.

ARIN 46 Day 3 Virtual Recap

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:48:54 -0400

And we’re back with a recap of the final day of ARIN 46 for our Members Meeting! It’s certainly been a unique year, and our ARIN 46 meeting has been no exception. Despite not meeting in Seattle, we had a great time gathering virtually with you all. Today we wrapped up the meeting with speeches and discussions from our candidates in the 2020 ARIN Elections, and we also heard updates about Caribbean outreach and from the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council. Let’s “zoom” into today’s recap.

Congratulations to the 2020 ARIN Community Grant Recipients

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:15:30 -0400

In its second year, the ARIN Community Grant Program will fund eight projects that improve the health and well-being of the Internet and make a positive contribution to the ARIN region (which includes Canada, the United States, and parts of the Caribbean). Congratulations to the 2020 ARIN Community Grant recipients!

The eight projects selected to receive a grant in 2020 include:

Build-out of Internet Exchange Points in the Caribbean Region

CrypTech Open Source Cryptography Project

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:50:45 -0400

2019 ARIN Community Grant Program Recipient Report

Overview

The CrypTech Project has developed an open-source hardware cryptographic engine design to meet the needs of high assurance Internet infrastructure systems that use cryptography. Our open-source hardware designs are aimed to be of general use to the broad Internet community, covering needs such as securing email, web, Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), etc. The ARIN Community Grant enabled us to complete work on the latest release and design work on our next board revision.

Phil Roberts

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:50:45 -0400

Phil Roberts works with CrypTech, an international project creating an open source hardware and software cryptographic engine. He is also an independent consultant, providing consulting services on Internet technology and security, business development, and business management.

ARIN 46 Virtual Recap

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:52:12 -0400

While we wish we could be sipping coffee gazing out over a drizzly Seattle skyline, we’re so grateful to have been able to gather virtually with our community for the first portion of our ARIN 46 Public Policy and Members Meeting. Thank you to all who participated to make this digital gathering a success!

For those of you who were unable to attend, here is a high-level recap of what happened.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Under Discussion At ARIN 46

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:53:25 -0400

ARIN 46 is almost here! Have you booked your digital travel plans?

Four Simple Steps to Prepare You for ARIN Elections

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:36:21 -0400

2020 has been a year unlike any other, and we are more grateful than ever for the ongoing support and participation of our community. As we approach the culmination of the 2020 ARIN Elections, we encourage you to take some time to create a pre-election plan to help you learn about this year’s candidates running for the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council. Voting is one of the most important things you can do for ARIN, as it helps direct the future of the organization’s governance and the evolution of Internet number resource policy for the whole community.

Ben Bittfield

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:33:22 -0400

Running the Gamut: Legacy Sprint's Journey Through IPv6 Transition Mechanisms

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:33:22 -0400

Sprint has implemented essentially all the major categories of IP addressing and IPv6 transition techniques on the wireless network over the last ten years. Public IPv4, private IPv4 with carrier-grade NAT, dual stack IPv4v6 (both public & private IPv4 varieties) and finally IPv6-only with NAT64.

With 55 million subscribers, IPv4 was not sustainable long term for the Sprint wireless network. Sprint did not have nearly enough public IPv4 addresses, and RFC 1918 private IPv4 addressing did not scale to the tens of millions required. As IPv6 transition mechanisms matured through the years our strategies may have shifted to match, but it was long known that IPv6-only would be the ultimate target state of IP addressing.

A Sneak Peek into ARIN 46

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:53:43 -0400

Another one of our Public Policy and Members Meetings (PPMM) is fast approaching, and we look forward to gathering virtually with our community in just a few months. ARIN 46 will be held online 14, 15 and 23 October, in a similar format to our last meeting, ARIN 45. If you attended ARIN 45 in June, you were one of the lucky ones to experience our first completely virtual PPMM! While we received great feedback on how that meeting went, we’re excited to introduce a few enhancements we’ll be making to our next meeting, ARIN 46, now that we have more planning time and experience.

ARIN Bits: September 2020

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:54:15 -0400

As we head into the fall, many of us are becoming more and more accustomed to staying connected virtually. ARIN is no exception! During these difficult times, we’re continuing to find meaningful ways to stay engaged and interact with our community, and we have a lot lined up to close out the year.

In this edition of ARIN Bits, we share information about the upcoming ARIN 46 Virtual Meeting, on-demand webinars we’ve made available, the 2020 ARIN Elections, tips from our Registration Services Department, and so much more. Missed last quarter’s edition? You can find all past editions on our ARIN Bits page.

Beverly Hicks

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:43:00 -0400

Don’t Wait to Learn Something New

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:43:00 -0400

Check out ARIN’s On-Demand Webinars

Over the last year, training and education has been a primary focus here at ARIN. We’ve been diligently working to provide valuable, instructional content to our community featuring different services within our organization. We have created videos, job-aids, and several webinar series including topics such as IPv6 Basics, Policy Development Process, and IRR Online (Internet Routing Registry). All of these webinars are led by experts within our organization and offer hands-on learning opportunities for our community. We currently have four on-demand webinars available for you to access immediately, with more live webinars planned for later this year.

Why Get Involved in the ARIN Community

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:38:22 -0400

Everyone has a story about how they got more involved in the ARIN Community, so today we bring you a Q&A from Mercia Elayne Arnold about her journey with us. She first attended an ARIN outreach event, thought it was interesting, and then decided to participate in the policy development process as a result.

Could you briefly introduce yourself?

First, let me thank you for the opportunity to provide my reflections. I am Mercia Elayne Arnold, Esq., Senior Vice President, Risk Management & Compliance at The Obsidian Group, Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia. My career includes work as an Attorney, an Economist and a Professor. Most recently I taught an undergraduate course in ethics at the University of the District of Columbia in addition to working as an Attorney specializing in using the internet to provide electronic discovery support for litigation.

On the “Misuse” of the Internet Number Resource Transfer Market

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:18:35 -0400

Recent discussions in the community have suggested there is ongoing “misuse” of the IPv4 transfer market – an assertion apparently being driven by the fact that some participants receive Internet number resources via the market and then use the resources to engage in criminal or otherwise unlawful activity. However, it is not clear that the occurrence of these criminal activities is attributable to any actual misuse of the Internet number registry system, and ascribing these acts to “misuse” of the Internet number registry system makes no more sense than considering them the consequence of network equipment suppliers or the electric power industry.

Send Invoices Earlier

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

09 September 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.14, upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN send invoices earlier to allow organizations to get through their internal processes so that they can pay on time.

Per the current procedures documented on our website, we do send the original invoice to the Billing Contact of record 60 days in advance. However, we understand that some organizations need more than the 60 days provide to complete their organizations internal approval processes, and we intend to make improvements that will allow Organizations to receive their invoices 90 days in advance to address this problem. We are currently determining the best way to implement this change in our systems.

Why is ARIN Contacting Me about My Info in Whois?

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:59:33 -0400

Have you recently received an email request from ARIN (The American Registry for Internet Numbers) to verify your ARIN contact information in Whois? Are you curious why you received the message? Do you want to know what you are required to do if you receive such a message from us? Are you unsure how your contact information was inserted into ARIN’s Whois? I hope to answer all your questions on the topic of our annual Whois point of contact (POC) validation, so keep reading.

Webinar: Getting to Know IRR-Online at ARIN

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:45:46 -0400

Getting to Know IRR-Online at ARIN Webinar

Date: Tuesday, 18 August

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Did your ISP tell you to create Internet Routing Registry (IRR) objects, and you’re not clear what that means? Are you trying to move from the IRR email template system and use ARIN Online to create routing data? Do you just need a better understanding of what IRR at ARIN is all about?

Improve Reverse DNS Security

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

03 August 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.13 upon confirmed receipt, asking that we use SHA-256 keys for xx.in-addr.arpa and ip6.arpa (reverse DNS) zones.

Rolling our key signing keys (KSKs) is in our plan and pending a bug fix from our DNSSEC appliance vendor. Once that has been applied, we will start rolling keys using more modern algorithms as you mention in your suggestion. As we are dependent on this fix by our vendor, we hope to complete transition to a more modern algorithm by the end of 2020.

IPv6 Address Planning Webinar

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:35:20 -0400

Gearing up for Our Third Customer Satisfaction Survey

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:46:05 -0400

Do you like a particular service that ARIN currently offers? Is there another one that you think needs improvement? Or maybe you want to see us offer a brand-new service. Starting in just a few days, ARIN will begin conducting our third Customer Satisfaction Survey, and we want to hear from you on any or all of the above.

Between 13 and 31 July, you’ll want to set aside some time to help us with our third Customer Satisfaction Survey. As with our previous customer satisfaction surveys, we are working with a marketing research firm, Rockbridge Associates, to conduct this survey and gain a better understanding of our performance in all areas of the organization.

Joe Westover

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:46:05 -0400

How we make IPv6-only hosting a reality

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Mythic Beasts IPv6 Case Study

It’s now nearly five years since mythic beasts started offering IPv6-only hosting, and what started out as a source of interesting projects for enthusiastic early-adopters has become our default for most hosting requirements.

A few things have changed over the years that have made this possible:

The death of Windows XP, the last significant OS with a browser that didn’t support SNI (Server Name Indication). SNI makes it possible for us to proxy encrypted connections to IPv6-only hosts.
The widespread adoption of secure services. This means that protocols that don’t have their own proxying features (such as POP3 or IMAP) can be proxied in their encrypted form thanks to SNI.
Improvements to our hosting services, such as our SSH port forwarder.

This post gives a quick run-down of how we make IPv6-only hosting a reality.

Pete Stevens

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

ARIN-CTU Webinar Series: Network Security for Public Safety in a 21st Century Government Environment

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:46:45 -0400

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) bring you a new webinar series Thursdays in July 2020 at 10 AM EST focused on 21st Century Government in the Caribbean. We will explore the role of ICT, the Internet and critical infrastructure on efficient government service delivery; the potential for digital transformation in the public and private sector and in civil society; and security issues in an increasingly hyper-connected world. We will highlight the importance of policy, regulation and good governance in safeguarding our economies and society. The series will incorporate a combination of online, on-demand content and weekly interactive webinars featuring our members and stakeholders.

ARIN-CTU Webinar Series: Local IXPs – No Longer an Option, Now an Imperative for 21st Century Governments

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:38:15 -0400

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) bring you a new webinar series Thursdays in July 2020 at 10 AM AST focused on 21st Century Government in the Caribbean. We will explore the role of ICT, the Internet and critical infrastructure on efficient government service delivery; the potential for digital transformation in the public and private sector and in civil society; and security issues in an increasingly hyper-connected world. We will highlight the importance of policy, regulation and good governance in safeguarding our economies and society. The series will incorporate a combination of online, on-demand content and weekly interactive webinars featuring our members and stakeholders.

ARIN-CTU Webinar Series: 21st Century Government, Public Sector and Policy Issues

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:28:04 -0400

IRR and ARIN-NONAUTH: How Do I Use It?

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:21:24 -0400

ARIN recently deployed IRR-online, our registry-integrated Internet Routing Registry (IRR) that’s available via our website. As a part of this process, we divided our published IRR data into two sources (also called “streams”), ARIN and ARIN-NONAUTH.

Source: ARIN

The first source (ARIN) is straightforward. This source contains routing information from organizations that have a signed Registration Services Agreement (RSA) with ARIN and has been validated as published by those authorized organizations. As an example, if you see the following object with ARIN as its source, you can be confident that object was published by an authorized registrant of that address space who has a contract with ARIN to maintain the registration of that space:

ARIN Bits: June 2020

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:46:32 -0400

So far, 2020 has been unpredictable to say the least. From all of us here at ARIN, we hope you are doing well and staying safe and healthy during this challenging time.

In this edition of ARIN Bits, we share information about the ARIN 45 Virtual Meeting, details about our new IRR, a heads-up on our next customer survey, tips from our Registration Services Department, and so much more. Missed last quarter’s edition? You can find all past editions on our ARIN Bits page.

IPv6 Fee Adjustment

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 June 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.12 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that we alter our fees to avoid surcharging small IPv4 ISPs when they obtain IPv6 blocks.

Given that changes to the Fee Schedule are in the purview of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be provided to the ARIN Board Chair for future consideration.

Thank you for your participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. This suggestion is now closed.

ARIN 45 Recap

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:07:57 -0400

Over the course of two days this week we hosted our first fully virtual ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting over Zoom. Thanks to everyone who joined us on this new adventure. We trimmed the agenda down to focus on only the essential policies that need community input to advance through the policy development process and to provide important updates on ARIN services and operations. For those of you who were unable to attend, here is a high-level recap of what happened at ARIN 45.

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Deb Martin

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:30:44 -0400

Productivity During a Pandemic

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:30:44 -0400

As the world battles COVID-19, millions of us are posted up at home, doing what we can to help stop the spread of the virus. While we’re at home, we’re trying our hardest to continue life as normal, and that includes doing our jobs. Like many of you are right now, I’m sitting in my home office, juggling Zoom meetings, emails, Slack messages, and everything in between, having not seen my coworkers in person for months. It’s been hard—and I won’t sugarcoat it, it’ll continue to be hard—but there have been some bright spots that I wanted to share.

Getting to Know an IRR Stakeholder: Rob Seastrom

Thu, 21 May 2020 15:29:09 -0400

As you may be aware, we’ve been in the process of developing a new Internet Routing Registry (IRR) over the last few months, IRR-online. We’re happy to report that we’re well into the development work required for deploying core functionality. We expect this project to be deployed on or around 10 June 2020, with upgrades occurring through the end of the year. We’ve been working very closely with our external stakeholders on this new IRR, and recently had the chance to chat with one of the stakeholders, Rob Seastrom, to learn more about his role in the project and desired outcomes for this new IRR.

Wanted: More Local Bandwidth for COVID-19 Internet Usage Spike

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:40:03 -0400

More robust Internet infrastructure is needed in under-served regions to support the increased demand for online services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for crises to come.

The sudden restrictions on social movement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have created an unprecedented spike in Internet usage and a greater dependence on digital services. The Internet is no longer optional for certain types of transactions and social interactions, it’s the only option!

Chat with us!

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:33:00 -0400

We’re always looking for new ways to engage with and support our community, so we’re very excited to be offering a new service for you! On 6 April we announced the deployment of a new, live chat service on a trial basis. We launched this service in response to a suggestion we received via the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process in April 2017.

By using this new chat service, our customers will be able to quickly and easily speak with a member of our Registration Services Department concerning any questions they have regarding their Internet number resources.

Save the Dates: 2020 ARIN Elections Season Begins!

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:54:12 -0400

We’re beginning to enter the 2020 ARIN Elections season and wanted to bring your attention to a few important dates coming up. ARIN Membership has its perks, but the privilege to vote each year in the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, and every two out of three years in the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) Elections, is undoubtedly the most important benefit of membership. ARIN Elections give you the chance to direct the future of ARIN, our community, and the Internet itself.

COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet Webinar

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:30:34 -0400

Securing Network Infrastructure Part II – Protecting Users & User Data

Where: Online @ www.caribnog.org

When: Friday 15 May 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM AST

Who: CTOs, IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Support Teams

COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet Webinar

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:16:14 -0400

Securing Network Infrastructure Part I – Defending Attacks, Securing Systems

Where: Online @ www.caribnog.org

When: Friday 8 May 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM AST

Who: CTOs, IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Support Teams

COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet Webinar

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:05:17 -0400

Managing Virtual Offices and Remote Workers - Part I

Where: Online @ www.caribnog.org

When: Thursday. 9 April 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM AST

Who: CTOs, IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Support Teams

COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet Webinar

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:35 -0400

Increasing Local Network Connectivity and Capacity - Part II

Growing Local Traffic - Content, Connections, Collaborations

Where: Online @ www.caribnog.org

When: Fri. 1 May 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM AST

Who: CTOs, IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Support Teams

Weekly Webinar Series to Address Caribbean Internet During COVID-19

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:42:21 -0400

People around the world are working in a new way as governments and health organizations have implemented stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the new COVID-19 pandemic and prevent health care systems from being overwhelmed.

As a result, there has been an increased demand for online services. Around the world, and across our region, people are relying on the Internet to work from home and stay in touch with the ones they love. This increase in Internet usage is testing the capacity and resilience of regional networks and, more specifically, of local Internet capacity.

COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet Webinar

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:47:22 -0400

Increasing Local Network Connectivity and Capacity - Part I

Role of IXPs in Expanding Local Network Capacity

Where: Online @ www.caribnog.org

When: Fri. 24 April 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM AST

Who: CTOs, IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Support Teams

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Alison August Treppel

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:21:23 -0400

We are all connected in a digital world: common threats require common answers

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:21:23 -0400

Latin America and the Caribbean have presented one of the fastest rates of Internet growth since the beginning of the century. With a more than 2000% increase in the number of Internet users between the years 2000 and 2018, this access has brought numerous opportunities for the region. However, this growth has also created new cyber threats, requiring the development of public policies to protect users and ensure a secure and open Internet for all.

Advanced Security Features for ARIN Online

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Security for ARIN Online accounts as it exists today is described on our website, and includes optional Two-factor Authentication, API keys, and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Authentication. More information about these security features can be found at:

https://www.arin.net/reference/materials/security/

Over the last several years, we have received multiple ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process (ACSP) requests and fielded many customer suggestions about ways ARIN might improve security for our online customer accounts.

COVID-19 and the Caribbean Internet Webinar

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:52:15 -0400

Managing Virtual Offices & Remote Workers – Part II

Tips, Tools and Techniques for IT Managers and Technical Support Teams

Where: Online @ www.caribnog.org

When: Fri. 17 April 2020; 11:00 AM–12:00 PM AST

Who: CTOs, IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Support Teams

Pets of ARIN "Yappy" Hour!

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:50:12 -0400

We are in unprecedented times around the world due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We shared how ARIN is responding to these changing times in a recent blog post to keep our community informed. To ensure the safety and health of ARIN staff, our workforce is working completely remotely at this time. We are fortunate to have little-to-no disruption to the services we are able to maintain and provide to our community.

ARIN 45 Virtual Meeting

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:12:24 -0400

Update on ARIN COVID-19 Activities

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:47:30 -0400

By: John Curran, ARIN President & CEO, and Richard Jimmerson, COO

Earlier this week, Virginia’s Governor issued an [Executive Order](https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19.pdf) due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) requiring all individuals to remain at their place of residence through 10 June 2020 with few exceptions. As ARIN’s office is located in Northern Virginia, this order is germane to ARIN’s operations and we thought it appropriate to take this opportunity to update the community on our overall COVID-19 preparations.

Working Together to Prevent Number Resource Fraud

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:04:15 -0400

Earlier this year, I delivered a lightning talk at NANOG 78 about how ARIN handles Internet number resource fraud reporting and related investigations. This has been the topic of several blog posts over the years, but this would be a good time to refresh TeamARIN readers on the subject. I cannot emphasize enough why investigating fraud in the registry is of utmost importance – accurately and reliably maintaining registration information is core to ARIN’s mission. Number resource fraud threatens community trust in registry and reduces the value of the registry to those who rely on it for network operations.

ARIN Bits: March 2020

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 08:54:32 -0400

We’re welcoming in longer days and shorter nights as we enter the season of Spring, and we’ve had a productive start to this year. In this edition of ARIN Bits, we share information about our upcoming meeting, details about our ARIN Community Grant Program, tips from our Registration Services Department, and so much more. Missed last quarter’s edition? You can find all past editions on our ARIN Bits page.

ARIN 45 to be held virtually

In light of the current circumstances related to the rapidly evolving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and guidance from Federal and state governments, the ARIN 45 Public Policy and Members Meeting will no longer have an in-person component as originally scheduled to take place in Louisville, Kentucky.

Operations at ARIN: New Blog Series and Recent Outage Information

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:52:41 -0400

Communicating with our community is vitally important to us, especially when it comes to information about our services and operations. Currently, we keep the community updated about the disposition of ARIN services at our Public Policy and Members Meetings and directly through announcements. To keep you better informed throughout the year, we are starting an operations-focused blog series to update you on the development of new services, highlights about our existing services, and any plans to modify our overall registry service offerings. This series will feature posts from several different members of the ARIN team to keep you current on operations at your Regional Internet Registry.

Making Progress on ARIN’s New Web-Based IRR

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:15:14 -0400

We’re excited to announce the upcoming deployment of a new web-based Internet Routing Registry (IRR). Over the last few years, we’ve received multiple ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process (ACSP) requests about our existing email-based IRR. A community consultation was conducted to evaluate community interest for ARIN to either improve the existing service or to develop a completely new IRR. Based on the responses, ARIN has been developing a new IRR, IRR-online, which is integrated with the current ARIN Online application. We’re pleased to report that this project is officially underway, and we’re well into the development work required for deploying core functionality. This plan has been reviewed with external stakeholders and is expected to be deployed in June 2020. Additional functionality will continue to be deployed through the end of 2020, at which time the service will mature into a standard maintenance routine.

CHI-NOG

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:01:42 -0400

This event has been postponed until further notice.

Fund Your Project through the ARIN Community Grant Program

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:15:34 -0500

We just opened the call for applications for the 2020 ARIN Community Grant Program, and this could be your opportunity to get funding for a project you are working on. How can you find out if your project would be a good fit? Let’s take a look at the program details:

What is the ARIN Community Grant Program?

The ARIN Community Grant Program provides financial grants in support of operational and research projects that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment that advance ARIN’s mission and broadly benefit the Internet community within the ARIN region.

U.S. Federal Government Plans for IPv6-Only Readiness

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:33:55 -0500

On 2 March 2020, the United States Federal Government released a statement about their plan to transition the majority of U.S. Government networks and services to IPv6-only networks inside the next five years. The new draft guidance issued Monday requires agencies to develop and implement plans to ensure “at least 80% of IP-enabled assets on federal networks are IPv6-only by the end of fiscal 2025,” with lower targets to hit in fiscal 2023 and 2024. I strongly encourage everyone to read the draft memorandum that was published by the Office of Management and Budget in the Federal Register for full details.

Clearcable Summit

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:06:22 -0500

Legacy Resource Statistics

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

26 January 2024

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.6 on confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN publish statistics on legacy resources on our website. We now publish a daily report that lists the network and the type of service it receives from ARIN, Full Registry services vs Basic Legacy services. You can access the report at https://arin.net/reference/research/statistics/resources/, or directly via FTP here: ftp://ftp.arin.net/pub/resource_registry_service/.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion.

ARIN Executive Briefing on Cybersecurity - Postponed

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:53:13 -0500

This event will be postponed until further notice. We will open registration when we reschedule. Thank you!

Introducing ARIN's History & Services eBook!

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:50:55 -0500

We’re big fans of newcomers to our community. We love seeing new people take an interest in ARIN, but we know sometimes it can be a bit confusing to fully understand who we are and what we do here. After hosting our Leadership Training Development Webinar series last year, we realized there was so much helpful information in there that we wanted to share with a wider audience. So, we made a thing!

Service Availability Page

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

26 February 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.5 on confirmed receipt, asking that we create and maintain a public page that provides the status of our services. We agree this would be beneficial improvement and will place it on our list of future improvements so that it can be prioritized.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

Web GUI for ARIN IRR

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

18 February 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.4 upon confirmed receipt, that we provide a web UI available over an encrypted protocol for our IRR.

We are currently working to develop a new IRR service which will have a web UI. This UI will be available over HTTPS transport which is encrypted. We are scheduled to have this service available to ARIN customers by the end of Q2 of 2020.

Two New Policy Implementations Coming – What it Means for You and Your SWIP Automation

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:08:51 -0500

We would like to bring your attention to some implications of two new policies and how they may impact you, your downstream customers, and your automated SWIP* scripts. The changes to our systems required by these policies will be deployed during our next release cycle, scheduled for the week of 30 March 2020, as previously announced.

The Policies

The two policies that will be covered are “POC Notification and Validation Upon Reassignment or Reallocation” and “Disallow Third-party Organization Record Creation.” Both policies moved through the Policy Development Process, gained support from the community, and were adopted by the Board in June of 2019. Combined, they define how a Point of Contact (POC) and an Organization Identifier (Org ID) can be created in ARIN’s public Whois database as well as who is permitted to create such records. Both policies directly impact both Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and their downstream customers. The policies will also enhance the accuracy of ARIN’s public Whois.

Support RFC 8183

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

04 February 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.3 upon confirmed receipt, that we should align our standards for setting up delegated RPKI with RFC 8183.

We agree that this is a good suggestion and we are adding it to our list of features to include in our future RPKI improvements.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

IGF USA 2020

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:43:59 -0500

Cyber South School on Internet Governance 2020

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:36:06 -0500

This event has been postponed until further notice.

Mobile Edge of the Internet is Rapidly Moving to IPv6

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:26:39 -0500

When you look at the progress major mobile carriers have made with IPv6, there’s no doubting the time for IPv6 is now. This week at PTC’20 Vision 2020 and Beyond , ARIN is convening a panel of experts to discuss how the mobile edge of the Internet is rapidly moving to IPv6 in preparation for 5G and IoT.

Chances are if you use the Internet on your smartphone, you are connecting via IPv6. According to the Internet Society’s 2018 State of IPv6 Deployment, 80% of smartphones in the US on the major cellular network operators use IPv6 and major mobile networks are driving IPv6 adoption with Verizon Wireless at 84%, Sprint at 70%, T-Mobile USA at 93%, and AT&T Wireless at 57%. Plus, some mobile networks are taking the step to run IPv6-only to simplify network operations and reduce costs.

ARIN on the Road: San Antonio

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:18:07 -0500

ARIN on the Road: Memphis

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:16:40 -0500

A Decade on the Road & a Change in Direction

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:30:08 -0500

Can you believe it’s been a decade since we hosted our first ARIN on the Road event in Phoenix, AZ? We can’t either. And ever since that inaugural event we’ve been busy traveling all over our region to 58 locations in Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States.

ARIN on the Road events fit into the larger category of our outreach events. These events are designed to help potential, new, and existing customers understand all of the services that we provide to our community. We like to travel to locations where we don’t typically host our larger Public Policy and Members Meetings in order to bring our staff and leadership directly to all parts of our community throughout the region.

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 46

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:41:30 -0500

Online Meeting

14-15 October

23 October

Internet Governance Forum 2020

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:37:20 -0500

Online Meeting

Africa Internet Summit/AFRINIC 32

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:35:40 -0500

This event has been postponed until further notice.

RIPE 81

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:30:33 -0500

Online Meeting

RIPE 80

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:29:16 -0500

This event will be held virtually. Please visit their meeting website for details.

LACNIC 34

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:26:51 -0500

Online Meeting

LACNIC 33

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:25:24 -0500

This event will be held virtually. Please visit their meeting website for details.

CaribNOG 20

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:19:38 -0500

CanWISP 2020 Conference

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:12:18 -0500

IETF 109 Online

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:10:00 -0500

IETF 108

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:09:11 -0500

IETF 107

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:08:33 -0500

Online Meeting

ICANN 69

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:07:12 -0500

Online Meeting

ICANN 68

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:05:25 -0500

This meeting will be held virtually. Please visit their meeting website for details.

ICANN 67

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:58:37 -0500

*This meeting will be held virtually. Visit their meeting website for details.

NANOG 80

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:56:44 -0500

Online Meeting

NANOG 79

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:56:01 -0500

This event will be held virtually. Please visit their meeting website for details.

NANOG 78

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:55:20 -0500

APNIC 50

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:53:21 -0500

Online Meeting

APNIC 49 with APRICOT

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:52:06 -0500

RFC8181-Compliant Publication Service for Delegated RPKI

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Duplicate requests:

ARIN Comment

28 February 2022

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2020.1 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we offer an RFC8181 compliant RPKI Publication Service for members running Delegated RPKI.

With our latest release, we have deployed an RFC 8181 compliant RPKI Publication Service. Instructions for this option are available at:

https://www.arin.net/resources/manage/rpki/delegated/#arin-publication-service-for-delegated-rpki.

ARIN @ Internet2 TechEx 2019

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:08:34 -0500

ARIN’s customer excellence team attended Internet2’s 2019 Technology Exchange in New Orleans, Louisiana and reports back on their experience.

ARIN was represented at Internet2’s annual Technology Exchange (a.k.a. TechEx) at the Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana by John Sweeting, ARIN’s Chief Customer Officer (CCO), and myself. ARIN’s CEO, John Curran, presented on Internet routing security during the event. We are excited to share some details of what was accomplished at this event.

ARIN Bits: December 2019

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:27:01 -0500

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but ARIN Bits is so delightful… since we’ve no place to go, let’s recap, let’s recap, let’s recap. In this edition of ARIN Bits, you’ll find the results of this year’s ARIN election, discover a new team that’s been created within our organization, learn about updates to RPKI, and much more. If you missed any previous editions of Bits and want to catch up, you can find them on our ARIN Bits archive page.

The Road From RSYNC to RRDP

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:05:33 -0500

In July 2018, we received a suggestion from the community to support the RRDP protocol for Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Publication. As you know, we take our community suggestions seriously, so when we see a suggestion that will improve the quality of a service we offer to our community, we move it to our to do list. Here’s a look at how we collaborated with the wider community to move from RSYNC to RRDP, and what the technical implications and benefits will be for our community as a result.

ARIN Collaborating with Partners to Explore State of the Caribbean Internet

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:16:49 -0500

We’re excited to announce that we will be co-hosting an inaugural symposium on the “State of the Caribbean Internet” with The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission from 4-5 December in Basseterre, St Kitts. This event will be held in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The theme is “Accelerating Development of the Caribbean Internet Economy and Society.”

Pacific Telecommunications Council Annual Conference | PTC '20

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:10:35 -0500

Speaker: John Curran

Session: Panel: Mobile Edge of the Internet Rapidly Moving to IPv6 in Preparation for 5G and IoT

19 January 2020; 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Start IPv6 Address Planning with ARIN

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:28:55 -0500

Are you ready to deploy IPv6 for your organization, but have questions like “Where do I start?” or “What’s the right block size for me?” If so, we’re very excited to offer you a webinar that answers these questions and many more!

On 17 December and 9 January, we’ll kick off our IPv6 training efforts by bringing you an IPv6 Address Planning Basics webinar led by Jon Worley, Technical Services Lead at ARIN.

Smart Cursor in Multi-factor Authentication

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

09 December 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.23 on confirmed receipt, asking that we automatically place the cursor in the first active field for multi-factor authentication. We agree that this is a simple and beneficial improvement and will be implementing this change in an upcoming software release.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

ARIN Comment

04 February 2020

Alternative to reCAPTCHA

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

17 December 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.22 upon confirmed receipt, asking that we replace Google reCAPTCHA with another verification method.

We moved from using math problems because they were easy for bots to defeat. In researching our use of math-based responses to mitigate abuse of form-based web submissions, we saw many cases where bots are able to trivially defeat the math-based solution. We found the reCAPTCHA system to be a good match for ARIN’s use meeting budgetary, labor, and user expectation requirements. Therefore, ARIN currently has no plans to abandon the use of reCAPTCHA and for this reason, we are closing your suggestion. We thank you for your participation in ARIN’s Consultation and Suggestion Process.

State of the Caribbean Internet 2019 Symposium

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:14:56 -0500

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN 44 Day 2 Daily Recap

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:21:38 -0400

Today marked the second and final day of the ARIN 44 Public Policy and Members Meeting. These meetings always seem to come and go in a flash! We enjoyed networking with friends old and new in Austin, Texas. Here’s a look at the final events of ARIN 44.

Dia De Los ARIN 44

After breakfast and opening announcements, we got straight to business and entered our final policy block of the meeting:

ARIN 44 Day 1 Daily Recap

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:01:19 -0400

“Do you know why spiders make great web developers? Because they’re great at finding bugs.” (We heard a lot of great jokes throughout today’s Halloween meeting, so thought we’d share one of our favorites here.)

Welcome to Austin! Today marked the official start of ARIN 44, and we’ve been off to a great start with a lot going on. For those who are unable to be here in person, it’s easy to join us remotely for tomorrow’s session. You can watch our online webcast, follow along with our live transcript, and participate through chat. Register before tomorrow so we can add you to the chat rooms. Here’s a bat’s eye view of everything that’s happened so far at ARIN 44. Happy Halloween!

ARIN Lunch by the Numbers: Alexandria

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:00:02 -0400

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Get to Know the Draft Policies Under Discussion at ARIN 44

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:45:51 -0400

With ARIN 44 (and Halloween) approaching scary fast, we are excited to bring our community together and facilitate one of ARIN’s prime directives: the development of policy by the community for the management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers. Our biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings are the cornerstone of our Policy Development Process (PDP), and they rely upon you, the community, to be successful.

Introducing the ARIN 44 Fellows!

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:56:48 -0400

We’re busy getting ready to head to Austin, Texas for our next Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 44. We look forward to having a spooky good time at this meeting (which overlaps with Halloween.) Don’t forget our ARIN Social includes an optional costume contest!

We’d like to introduce the eight fellows that will be joining us in Austin later this month. Over the last 10 years we’ve welcomed 136 fellows to our meetings in order to expand our educational outreach and add new voices to our public policy discussions. With this new group of fellows, we’ve increased that number to 144! We encourage you to take the time to say hello to our fellows at the meeting and welcome them to our community. Let’s meet the fellows!

Going Green: Contributing to a More Sustainable Future

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:08:02 -0400

At ARIN, we are committed to not only bettering the Internet and our community, but also the environment as well. A few years ago, an ARIN Board member asked us to look for ways to become a greener organization - and we were up to the task. We have taken several steps to work towards addressing and reducing our carbon footprint. One of the biggest areas we decided to focus on is travel.

Billing Reminders for 4X and 5X Category

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

25 October 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.19 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN provide earlier billing notification to 4x and 5x sized organizations. Per the current procedures documented on our website, we do send the original invoice to the Billing Contact of record 60 days in advance. However we don’t widen the distribution on reminders to include Admin and Tech Points of Contact (POC) until 30 days from the due date. We agree that this can create issues for some organizations, and we intend to make improvements to our system to accommodate your suggestion and allow Admin and Tech POCs to request additional billing notifications so they know when the Billing Contact will be receiving an invoice.

A Halloween Special: Test Drive at ARIN 44 with Jan & Jesse

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:45:45 -0400

We’re gearing up for ARIN 44 in Austin, Texas this October and wanted to share information about an exciting opportunity for our meeting attendees: test driving. Maybe you noticed that we launched a brand new arin.net this year? Community input was critical every step of the way, but that launch does not mean we’re done seeking your feedback. We want to continue making informed improvements to the website, and we look forward to seeing you during ARIN 44.

ARIN’s Policy Development Process - Coming Soon to Wherever You Are

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:40:27 -0400

You asked, we delivered. At a recent Public Policy and Members (PPMM) Meeting we had a request from the community to offer the Policy Development Process Tutorial as a webinar, and we thought it was a great idea! At the start of each PPMM meeting, we offer a Policy Development Process Tutorial and a Newcomer Orientation for those who are new to an ARIN meeting and want to learn more about what to expect. We are now excited to offer this information to a wider audience to encourage more participation in developing policies for the ARIN region, and to make it more accessible for interested Internet community members.

How to Request an ASN from ARIN

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:10:41 -0400

You may know that ARIN assists many organizations in obtaining Internet number resources, including IPv6, IPv4, and ASNs. Over the years, policies and procedures have changed. These changes have influenced the way you would request an ASN from ARIN.

ASN: Back to Basics

Let’s start from the beginning. ASN stands for Autonomous System Number. It is a number that is used to define a group of routing prefixes that maintains a unique routing policy that differs from the routing policies of network border peers. ISPs use ASNs to control routing within their networks and to exchange routing information with other ISPs.AS numbers (along with BGP) help routers and networks to identify where information comes from and where it should go outside a particular ISP’s network.A public ASN is needed for an autonomous system to exchange routing information with two or more autonomous systems on the public Internet.

Where Does Waiting List Address Space Come From?

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:39:11 -0400

You may remember that our free pool of IPv4 address space depleted in September 2015. As a result, the IPv4 Waiting List policy is the only way an organization may request IPv4 addresses aside from the special purpose policies. (The two special purpose policies are the NRPM 4.10 Micro-allocations policy and the NRPM 4.10 Dedicated IPv4 block to facilitate IPv6 Deployment policy.)

Of course, organizations may also participate in the transfer market in order to obtain required IPv4 addresses. But for those seeking IPv4 address space via the waiting list, have you ever wondered where the IPv4 address space for making waiting list allocations comes from?

Caribnog 18

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:49:45 -0400

Speakers: Mark Kosters and Jon Worley

Session: ARIN Update

Wednesday 25 September; 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Session: RPKI: Why You Should Care and How to Get Started

Wednesday 25 September; 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Session: Network Resiliency: Obtaining Resources from ARIN

Thursday 26 September; 10:00 - 10:30 AM

You Have IPv6 Address Space, Now What?

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:17:51 -0400

Once you received IPv6 address space, what did you do with it? We recently went on social media and asked you to share the very first step you took after obtaining IPv6 address space. After all, an IPv6 deployment happens one step at a time.

Here’s a look at what some of you had to say:

We gathered the network teams and applications teams together to discuss addressing plans and action item next steps. #VT https://t.co/ZWQyJW5lNt

ARIN Bits: September 2019

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:24:32 -0400

We’re gearing up for fall and it promises to be a busy one! In this edition of ARIN Bits, you’ll learn about ARIN 44 in Austin, ARIN Elections, the first ARIN Community Grant recipients, our upcoming outreach events, our latest Internet Governance efforts, and more. If you missed any previous editions of Bits and want to catch up, you can find them on our ARIN Bits archive page.

We want to see YOU at ARIN 44 in Austin!

ARIN 44 is fast approaching! We hope to see you in Austin, Texas from 31 October – 1 November at the JW Marriott Austin, directly following NANOG 77 in the same location. This will be a great opportunity to engage in policy discussions, network with colleagues, learn more about ARIN services and operations, and attend workshops and tutorials.

Orphaned Point of Contact and Organization Identifier Records

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Using input received during a community consultation, ARIN has developed a procedure for deleting all Organization Identifiers (Org IDs) and Points of Contact (POCs) from ARIN’s public Whois that have been “orphaned” for two years. All deleted data will be archived by ARIN in perpetuity.

This practice fulfills two of ARIN’s major obligations:

What is an Orphaned Record?

An Org ID is considered orphaned if it has no issued number resources.

Granted - Empowering Projects to Improve the Internet

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:05:05 -0400

This year we kicked off the ARIN Community Grant Program that is designed to provide financial grants in support of initiatives that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment and benefit the Internet community within the ARIN service region. In the very first year of the program we were pleased to receive 23 applications for funding which, in total, amounted to more than $350,000 in requests. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply. After careful deliberation, the Grant Selection Committee and Board of Trustees selected four projects to receive funding.

Mark Kosters

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:14:36 -0400

Mark has been involved in Internet engineering and governance for more than three decades.

What is an Orphaned POC or Org ID and How Do I Know If I Have One?

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:16:11 -0400

We recently received a question about whether it’s possible to check to see if your Point of Contact (POC) or Organization Identification (Org ID) has been orphaned, and we thought it might be helpful to share some additional information on this topic with the community.

What is an Orphaned POC or Org ID, and how does it all work?

In general, a POC and Org ID are considered “orphaned” if they have not been associated with an Autonomous System Number or IP address (collectively referred to as Internet number resources) for a consecutive two-year period. The procedure will involve deleting identified orphaned, unvalidated POCs and Orgs after a two-year period of inactivity from the public Whois. A notification will be sent to the POC 60 days in advance of the actual deletion. Because it may not be a straight forward process to determine orphaned status, we would like to provide some information that may assist you.

Sharing Your Experience with our Registration Services Team

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:26:51 -0400

It’s no secret that we truly value customer feedback here at ARIN. It’s always been a key part of our decision making process, and it helps us know that we are providing the exceptional service our customers deserve. We have many ways of collecting feedback from you, our community, including the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process (ACSP), the Feedback Button on our website, Customer Surveys, Ask ARIN Tickets, social media, telephone calls and more.

ARIN Lunch by the Numbers: Brooklyn

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:59:45 -0400

IGF 2019

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:57:27 -0400

ARIN on the Road: Des Moines

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:59:27 -0400

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

New POCs on the Block

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:05:16 -0400

You’ve Got the Right Stuff

Many of you may already know that we have a suggestion process in place for our community members to submit their thoughts and ideas for how we can better serve you. We always take the time to review these suggestions, and sometimes implement your ideas!

We recently received two separate suggestions from different ARIN community members asking us to add two new types of optional Points of Contact (POCs) to our public WHOIS database - one for routing purposes and one for DNS purposes. We thought this was a great idea, so we took this feedback and created these two new POCs.

RSA Change

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

23 September 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.17 upon confirmed receipt.

As we understand it, this suggestion recommends changes to the Registrations Services Agreement (RSA) to an obligation regarding acceptable routing of IP address blocks.

Given that changes to the RSA are initiated by the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be provided to the ARIN Board Chair for future consideration.

Thank you for your participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. This suggestion is now closed.

Scott Johnson

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:05:45 -0400

http://www.solarnetone.org/
Scott Johnson is, according to Robert Anton Wilson, “that most dangerous of all things, the self-employed intellectual.” He founded SolarNetOne in 2006 in order to further the mission of bridging the digital divide in some of the most technically challenging regions of the world. He is a proud husband of a wonderful wife, Cory, and father of Moira and Tessa, who guide his progress carefully. His work at SolarNetOne has ranged from network and power system design and optimization to theoretical and applied physics. His workbench is an ever-changing array of experiments, the most recent dedicated to energy efficient, non-hazardous production of single layer graphene for use in energy storage devices, a key component to the further improvement of SolarNetOne network systems. He is assisted by two cats, a dog, and a range of unique humans in these endeavors.

Testament to the Adaptability of the Internet

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:05:45 -0400

SolarNetOne IPv6 Case Study

I am continually impressed by the adaptability of the Internet’s underlying structure. It can bring so many disparate groups with different interests and goals to work together toward the common aim of making our systems interoperate correctly. The network’s response to the challenges of IPv4 depletion by producing IPv6 is a great example of that process. As the founder of SolarNetOne, we have made every service on every host on every public facing network IPv6-enabled. All of our websites have been dual-stacked since it has been possible to do so, you can query our name servers via IPv6, and our mail exchanges all send and accept mail over IPv6.

ARIN-sponsored IPAM

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 July 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.16 upon confirmed receipt, asking that ARIN sponsor an IPAM system for ARIN registrants. There are commercially available address management products, as well as open source options, available that may suit your needs. We provide a page with related information for ARIN registrants who are seeking IPAM products at following URL. We are happy to include additional IPAM vendors on this page, at their request.

ARIN-edit-2019-1: Remove IPv4 Reference in NRPM Section 6.10.1

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Discussion Tracking

Mailing List:

Formal introduction on PPML on 26 March 2019

Origin - ARIN-prop-259

Editorial Change - 26 March 2019

Advanced to Board - 21 May 2019

Public Policy Mailing List

ARIN Public Policy Meeting:

ARIN Advisory Council:

AC Shepherds: Chris Woodfield, Rob Seastrom

ARIN Board of Trustees:

20 June 2019

Revisions:

Implementation:

10 July 2019

Jan Blacka

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:41:37 -0400

What Is Stateless Architecture and What Does It Mean for ARIN?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:20:07 -0400

You may have heard during our past few Public Policy and Members Meetings that we’ve been working on moving towards a “stateless architecture.” If you’re in the dark about what this means for ARIN Online as well as future downtime and upgrades, read on for a quick Q&A with Andy Newton, our Chief Engineer.

1. Can you explain what stateless architecture means in terms of ARIN’s systems?

This refers to ARIN Online and how it tracks users who are logged in to ARIN Online. Our previous architecture was “stateful,” meaning each user was tracked by mapping an identifier in the user’s browser with data in the memory of the ARIN Online servers. For every user actively using ARIN Online, the servers would consume memory when keeping the session state of their activities.

IGF-USA 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:00:20 -0400

Deleting Aged Report Request Tickets

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Since the launch of ARIN Online, we have been in the practice of retaining all customer tickets, and this includes ticketed requests for reports of the following types:

Associations reports
WhoWas reports
Reassignment reports
User Reassignment reports

After eleven years, we have well over a million such report tickets that we believe should be deleted from our systems in order to improve system performance, and to improve the customer experience by clearing unnecessary clutter from report tickets in the ticket history. It is our intention to move forward with deleting the report tickets of the above types (and associated reports) that are over 90-days old, and to change our ticket retention policy so that these types of tickets requesting reporting will expire and be deleted after 90 days going forward.

Lee Howard

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:05:35 -0400

Lee Howard has more than 30 years of experience in networking and currently serves as Senior Vice President of IPv4.Global and Hilco Streambank. A thought leader in Internet Protocols, he has served on the Internet Architecture Board (IAB), the Board of Trustees of the American Registry of Internet Numbers (ARIN), and as a working-group co-chair of IPv6 Renumbering and IPv6 Operations working groups at the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). His analysis of the costs of network address translation, IPv4, and IPv6, welcomed skeptical network engineers to the IPv4 address market. He has held technical leadership positions in large and small internet service providers, hosting, and enterprise IT.

Why is IPv6 faster?

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:05:35 -0400

Guest Blog

I’ve written several blogs about how IPv6 is faster, and how that results in higher Google search rankings, and that’s good for sales. My presentation at NANOG76 went into it at some depth. The question everyone asks:

Why is IPv6 faster?

I don’t know. So let’s look at some measurements.

This is from APNIC data, using the ten largest mobile carriers in the world, where I know what transition mechanism they’re using . There are four carriers shown who provide native IPv4-IPv6 dual-stack to the handset: they’re all right at 1% failure rate. I should note that the two at 50ms and -50ms are in Bhutan and Trinidad and Tobago, so there may be other factors at play in the speed of their connectivity. The other two dual-stack wireless carriers are in the US and Taiwan, and IPv6 and IPv4 are nearly exactly the same speed.

Questions Network Operators Ask - NANOG 76

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:45:10 -0400

Last week we had an ARIN Help Desk at NANOG 76 in Washington, D.C. I was happy to be there to help attendees with their registry needs and get a sense for the most-pressing concerns for network operators. NANOG is a great community, and we’re happy to be a part of it.

We had quite a few people come to us with questions that were as varied as a typical week on the phones. People asked us what we do, and we provided general education in that area. Some had questions about existing tickets (“I have a ticket open, but since I’m here…”). In some cases, the ticket could be resolved and closed on the spot, other times we were able to guide them with next steps to help keep their ticket moving towards resolution.

New England Internet Peering Forum

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:36:43 -0400

New England Internet Peering Forum

Including a FREE official ARIN Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) training session starting at 8 AM

CarPIF 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:40:12 -0400

Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum

Practical Steps to Accelerate IPv6 Adoption

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:30:09 -0400

Telus IPv6 Case Study

TELUS was the first service provider in Canada to deploy IPv6 at scale for the benefit of its customers. As one of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada, TELUS has 1.9 million home Internet subscribers and 9.2 million wireless subscribers. 83% of TELUS Home Internet customers have IPv6 and the other 17% only need a firmware upgrade on their customer premise equipment (CPE). Personally, I have about ten years of experience with IPv6, and I am pleased to be part of a very successful program implementing IPv6 at TELUS. By using TELUS as an example, I will walk you through how service providers or organizations developing their own IPv6 plans can take a few practical steps to accelerate adoption.

Method of Remote Participation

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

17 June 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.15 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN revert from Slack to an IRC solution for remote participation because Slack is does not support IPv6, or to offer multiple chat options to enable IPv6 remote participation.

This suggestion raises an interesting conundrum. As you noted, ARIN does have a stated goal of supporting IPv4 and IPv6 where possible, and we make a every effort to do so. However, in the case of remote participation, we had a long history of user problems our previous solution, Jabber, an XMP service which we used from 2008 to 2017. So much so, that another community member submitted ACSP 2017.7 recommending we switch to Slack to make our remote chat convenient for participants. See: https://www.arin.net/participate/community/acsp/suggestions/2017/2017-7/

ARIN Bits: June 2019

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:17:46 -0400

We’ve hit the halfway point of 2019, and we have a lot to show for it! In this edition of ARIN Bits, you’ll learn about our new Leadership Development Webinar Series, the ARIN Community Grant Program, ARIN 44 and fellowships, upcoming key election dates, our 2018 annual report, and more. If you missed any previous editions of Bits and want to catch up, you can find them on our ARIN Bits archive page.

ARIN’s RDAP and Whois Services: Getting the Information You Need

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:30:19 -0400

You have been using a “Whois” tool for years to look up network-related information at ARIN. (The term “Whois” is a commonly-used term that can have multiple meanings, but we’ve been using it to mean a service ARIN provides for you to get data, such as name and contact information, about people who register a resource like an IP address, ASN, or domain.)

There have been some recent changes at ARIN to our search services, and you might be wondering what tools ARIN now provides to look up public registration data for Internet resources. Here’s a quick primer to let you know about what we offer.

Fiber Connect

Tue, 28 May 2019 14:03:29 -0400

Fiber Connect presented by Fiber Broadband Association

ARIN Registration Services Help Desk will be on-site at this event during the following days/hours:

Booth Number: 1034 in the Exhibit Hall

Monday 3 June:

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Tuesday 4 June:

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM

2:45 PM – 6:30 PM

From Austin to Louisville to Seattle: We Can’t Do It Without You!

Tue, 28 May 2019 08:59:45 -0400

We’re heading into the dog days of summer, and for a lot of people, that means taking it easy for a couple months. But here at ARIN HQ, we’re as busy as ever! We’re currently in the midst of planning our next three Public Policy and Members Meetings:

ARIN 44: 31 October - 1 November 2019 in Austin, TX (passed)
ARIN 45: 26-29 April 2020 in Louisville, KY
ARIN 46: 22-23 October 2020 in Seattle, WA

We’ve got the locations, the dates, the hotels—in fact, we’re even starting to think about the agendas already. Sounds like we’ve got it all figured out, right? But there’s actually one crucial piece missing from this picture: YOU! In order to make ARIN Meetings the best they can be, we need the support of organizations like yours. The benefits of all levels of sponsorship include:

Implement FIDO2 (WebAuthn) for ARIN Online

Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

3 March 2023

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.14 on confirmed receipt, requesting that we implement FIDO2 (WebAuthn) for ARIN Online as an optional authenticator. Development of this functionality was completed and deployed on 3 January 2023.

Because this work is completed, we are closing this suggestion. Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process.

31 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.14 upon confirmed receipt, that ARIN implement FIDO2 (WebAuthn) for ARIN Online.

Make ARIN Services IPv6-only

Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.13 upon confirmed receipt.

As we understand it, this suggestion recommends ARIN begin a staged approach to making our services IPv6-only. We have historically worked to make sure that our services are available over both IPv4 and IPv6 wherever possible, and we will continue to do so as long as both protocols remain in common use.

Thank you for your participation in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. This suggestion is now closed.

Aaron G. Lusk

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:19:51 -0400

Aaron G. Lusk has worked for SJVLS for six years and in IT for 11 years. He has a BS in Business Administration – Information System from California State University Fresno.

Library Framework Setup for IPv6

Wed, 15 May 2019 09:19:51 -0400

San Joaquin Valley Library System IPv6 Case Study

The San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS) is a ten jurisdiction, joint powers agency in central California, and we are IPv6-ready. We have around 10% of the public libraries in the state all connected to a common network. The whole network is run by three network engineers, three librarians and a manager. We get our connectivity from CENIC, California’s state-wide education network. They provide us with redundant dual-stacked links to their network. We are one of only eight CENIC members that have IPv6 assignments. As far as we can tell, we are the only public library system in California with IPv6 connectivity available.

Changes to Special Policy Actions Section of PDP

Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

29 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.12 upon confirmed receipt.

As we understand it, this suggestion recommends edits and clarifications to the Special Policy Actions section of the Policy Development Process (PDP) in order to make the process clearer and provide a better roadmap for implementation of this type of event.

Given that changes to the PDP are made per direction of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be provided to the ARIN Board Chair, and it will be reviewed during the next periodic update to the PDP.

ROA Search Functionality

Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.11 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that we restore ROA search functionality. Prior to 2 March, users were able to find a ROA by prefix using the search functionality in their browser. This was not a feature of ARIN Online, and currently it is not possible due to changes to the user interface. We are aware this is a problem for users, and we are in the process of developing functionality so users can search for ROAs by Origin AS and prefix.

Sam C. Neel

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:25:47 -0400

Stephen M. Ryan

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:25:47 -0400

Taking a Hard Line on Fraud

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:25:47 -0400

***Updated on May 16, 2019***

UPDATE: Federal Prosecutors Charge Amir Golestan and His Company, Micfo, LLC, for Defrauding ARIN

On May 15, 2019, federal prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced their indictment of Amir Golestan and his company, Micfo, LLC, for defrauding ARIN. ARIN greatly appreciates the U.S. Government cracking down against Mr. Golestan and Micfo, whose elaborate scheme involved the use of sham “Channel Partner” companies to defraud not only ARIN but also the entire Internet community. According to the prosecutors, “Golestan and Micfo fabricated the true nature of the Channel Partners, including creating false officers and deceptive websites for the businesses, which were in turn used to deceive ARIN and to fraudulently obtain IP address rights from ARIN.” The prosecutors charged that “through this scheme, Golestan and Micfo obtained the rights to approximately 757,760 IP addresses, with a market value between $9,850,880.00 and $14,397,440.00.”

Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Kevin Pack

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:43:08 -0400

Kevin Pack has been with NTT for 20 years. He has a variety of roles that consist of post installation customer support and network migrations. He also manages the ARIN, RIPE and LACNIC allocations for AS2914.

Tier 1 Providers Must Offer IPv6

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:43:08 -0400

NTT is a global Tier 1 provider. We provide IP transit up to 100g and DDoS Protection Services. We have a presence in the APNIC, ARIN, RIPE NCC, and LACNIC regions. Our network is 100% implemented with IPv6.

IPv6 is a necessity

We have been providing IPv6 since 2000. The decision to deploy came from our operations team and management that maintained the backbone 20 years ago. There are two reasons we adopted IPv6:

IPv6 Outreach at ARIN

Thu, 09 May 2019 11:57:39 -0400

ARIN has long been a standard bearer, encouraging the deployment of IPv6 for the health and growth of the Internet. Over the years, that outreach has taken many shapes. It has included direct outreach to customers, appearances at tradeshows and industry events, and even the creation of Team ARIN, where you are reading this blog. Our messaging and audiences have evolved as we went through IPv4 depletion at ARIN, and it continues to change as our focus shifts to publishing case studies from our community and developing IPv6 training for network professionals and executive decision-makers.

CIDR Notation on ARIN-Issued Emails

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

21 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.10 upon confirmed receipt, suggesting that we use CIDR notation in the arin-issued report to make it easier to scan for block sizes.

The format of the arin-issued report was defined through a Community Consultation (see: https://www.arin.net/vault/announcements/2009/20090102.html). We have reason to believe that community members process this report through scripting, and that to make a change to the format of the report would create problems for those users. Out of an abundance of caution, we will not be making a change to the format of the report at this time.

Should I Apply for a New ARIN Community Grant?

Tue, 07 May 2019 09:55:17 -0400

Have you heard? We just launched a brand-new ARIN Community Grant Program! Wondering if you should apply for one of these grants? Let’s take a look at the program to see if you have a project that is a good fit.

What is it?

The ARIN Community Grant Program is designed to provide financial grants in support of initiatives that improve the overall Internet industry and Internet user environment in the ARIN region. Ever since ARIN first began, we have been committed to advancing the Internet in a number of ways, and now we are pleased to build on these efforts with the launch of the ARIN Community Grant Program. This program will allow us to make an even bigger impact on the Internet of tomorrow.

How Does ARIN Handle Reports of Route Hijacking?

Mon, 06 May 2019 10:08:31 -0400

Internal process for handling route hijacking reports

With increased interest in BGP hijacking (also known as “route hijacking”), we thought it might be helpful to explain how we currently handle these reports. First of all, the Registration Services team receives route hijacking complaints from many different sources including other RIRs, customers, people that report them on network operator mailing lists (e.g. NANOG), SPAM enforcement companies, fraud reports entered on the ARIN website, feedback reports and many other avenues. These reports are always brought to my attention as the leader of the team, and I perform a quick review of the situation and then assign it to our Technical Services Lead, Jon Worley, or to the RSD Manager, Lisa Liedel. Currently we investigate these reports, but do not log or produce reports regarding these incidents. On average, the team spends between 10-20 hours per month on this activity.

Brenden Kuerbis

Thu, 02 May 2019 15:40:03 -0400

Dr. Brenden Kuerbis is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Public Policy, and a partner in the Internet Governance Project, a leading source for analysis and research on global Internet governance. He is a former Fellow in Internet Security Governance at the Citizen Lab, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto. His research focuses generally on the political economy of Internet identifiers (e.g., domain names, IP addresses) and the intersection of nation-state cybersecurity concerns with forms of Internet governance.

Economic Factors Affecting IPv6 Deployment

Thu, 02 May 2019 15:40:03 -0400

Despite more than a decade of evangelism on behalf of IPv6, the Internet community has not yet succeeded in moving the world to a new networking standard. Technologies like NAT and secondary markets for IPv4 numbers have introduced major economic efficiencies that have extended the life of IPv4. Along with the absence of backward compatibility, it’s not really correct to call the IPv4-IPv6 transition a migration; rather, it’s a standards competition. And we need to understand better the dynamics of that competition, and its implications for the future of the Internet.

PDP Improvements

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

08 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.9 upon confirmed receipt.

As we understand it, this suggestion recommends edits and clarifications to the Petitions section of the Policy Development Process (PDP) in order to make the process clearer and more fair.

Celebrating Women in ICT Day: Getting to Know the Women of ARIN

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:07:19 -0400

Today is International Women in Information Communications Technology (ICT) Day! This day is celebrated every year in April and it aims to empower and highlight women with careers in ICT. We support women who have an interest in pursuing careers in ICT, and are proud to say we currently employ 38 women here at ARIN – which is half of our staff!

On this special day, we’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the women in our organization who work hard to support our mission every day.

15th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:55:47 -0400

Alex Mitchell

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:33:03 -0400

Cybersecurity enthusiast, WordPress guru, data-safety tools tester with over 10 years of experience

Why VPNs Should Be IPv6-Enabled

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:33:03 -0400

It may not feel like it, but the Internet has been on the verge of seizing up for years. Like a city running out of space to build homes, the web is experiencing a serious shortage of new IPv4 addresses. And, just as cities adopt vertical building techniques to create more space, technicians have created a way out- IPv6.

What is IPv6?

IPv6 is the latest form of the Internet Protocol (IP), which provides a way to assign unique addresses to every website, ensuring that traffic can be routed to the correct destinations, and users can be authenticated properly to gain access to the content they need.

ARIN on the Road: Montreal

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:12:16 -0400

RPKI Terms of Service Agreement

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:26:13 -0400

Version 1.1

17 April 2019

A PDF version is also available.

You must read and accept this RPKI Terms of Service Agreement (this “Agreement”) before accessing or using any RPKI services (as defined below). If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, do not access or use any RPKI services.

1. INTRODUCTION

(a) American Registry for Internet Numbers, Ltd. (“ARIN”), a Virginia nonprofit corporation, is a Regional Internet Registry serving the United States, Canada, and specific designated islands in the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean (collectively, the “ARIN Service Region”), and is responsible for the registration, administration, and stewardship of Internet number resources in the ARIN Service Region. ARIN has developed a Resource Public Key Infrastructure (“RPKI”), which may also be referred to as “Resource Certification.” RPKI is an emerging security framework to assist verifying the association between organizations and their Internet number resources. A further description of the Resource Certification can be found on ARIN’s Website located at http://www.arin.net (the “Website”), provided that such description is for informational purposes only and shall not form a part of this Agreement.

Election Conduct Standards

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 April 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.8 upon confirmed receipt.

As we understand it, this suggestion recommends the creating Standard of Conduct for elections to establish alignment with diversity goals, as well as to set expectations around the use of email by candidates as part of their campaign efforts.

Given that election-related matters are under the authority of the ARIN Board of Trustees, this suggestion will be provided to the ARIN Board for their consideration at a forthcoming monthly meeting.

Add Point of Contact (POC) notification email

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

06 May 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.7 upon confirmed receipt.

As we understand it, this suggestion recommends expanding on the functionality available to customize email management on ARIN Online user accounts. It appears that much of this functionality already exists or is available to customers through their own email management systems, particularly as pertains to spam mitigation and email filtering. It is important to the community that organizations maintain accurate, publicly-available POCs, and it is incumbent on organizations to make sure that mail to those addresses is properly monitored and reviewed by their staff. For these reasons we do not plan to put this suggestion on our development roadmap.

ARIN 43 Day 2 Daily Recap

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:23:56 -0400

Welcome back to day two of ARIN 43! We had another exciting and busy day with interesting presentations, important discussions, and lots of networking.

For those who are unable to be here in person, it’s easy to join us remotely for tomorrow’s session. You can watch our online webcast, follow along with our live transcript, and participate through chat. Please register before tomorrow so we can add you to the chat rooms.

ARIN 43 Day 1 Daily Recap

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:32:26 -0400

Welcome to Barbados! ARIN 43 is officially underway in colorful Bridgetown. We began the meeting yesterday with our Newcomer Orientation and Policy Development Process Tutorial. We love providing these informational sessions to welcome newcomers to our meeting and make sure everyone has access to the information they need in order to participate. We enjoyed seeing many new and returning faces at the happy hour that followed these sessions.

For those who are unable to be here in person, it’s easy to join us remotely for tomorrow’s session. You can watch our online webcast, follow along with our live transcript, and participate through chat. Register before tomorrow, so we can add you to the chat rooms.

Get to Know the Draft Policies Under Discussion at ARIN 43

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:21:17 -0400

With ARIN 43 fast approaching, we are excited to bring our community together and facilitate one of ARIN’s prime directives: the development of policy by the community for the management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers. Our biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings are the cornerstone of our Policy Development Process (PDP), and they rely upon you, the community, to be successful.

Microsoft Works Toward IPv6-only Single Stack Network

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:27:45 -0400

Microsoft CSEO IPv6 Case Study

My job at Microsoft CSEO (used to be called IT) is to have our end-users be IPv6-only. All our corporate and VPN networks are dual-stack, but our ultimate goal is to run a single stack in the network. Of course, it won’t happen overnight because we have a huge environment. We currently support over 220,000 users in around 800 offices globally. Our biggest user population has over 100,000 users in Puget Sound region in the state of Washington. We have a distributed network with lots of different types of user profiles on the network, including developers and a big salesforce.

Veronika McKillop

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:27:45 -0400

Veronika McKillop works as a Network Architect in Microsoft CSEO. She leads the Enterprise IPv6 efforts with the long-term goal of moving all corporate network services to IPv6-only. Prior to joining Microsoft, Veronika worked in Cisco as a Consulting Systems Engineer in the Global Service Provider team. Veronika chairs the UK IPv6 Council which she founded in order to bring the technical, business and government community together and to progress IPv6 deployments in the UK.

ARIN Lunch by the Numbers: Boston

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:16:50 -0400

ARIN Lunch by the Numbers: Providence

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:14:33 -0400

2019 I-Light and Indiana GigaPOP Members Meeting

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:01:25 -0400

Speaker: Jon Worley

Session: ARIN: IPv4, DNSSEC, RPKI

Wednesday 8 May 2019

How ARIN Can Help Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:05:01 -0400

ARIN @ CanWISP 2019

Last week ARIN attended the Canadian Association of Wireless Internet Service Providers (CanWISP) in Gatineau, Quebec 26-27 March. John Sweeting (Senior Director, Registration Services) and I were in attendance to operate a help desk and give a presentation entitled “What Every WISP Needs To Know About ARIN.”

Based on our successful visits to other WISP events, such as WISPAPALOOZA, we knew there was a lot of information we could offer the CanWISP community that could assist attendees with their Internet number resource questions and needs. For example, WISPs are often unaware they can quickly obtain resources from ARIN using special policies like the reserved IPv4 block to facilitate IPv6 deployment and potentially obtain IPv4 addresses without needing to go to the transfer market using the IPv4 Waiting List. We’re pleased to report we had the same level of success helping Canadian WISPs at CanWISP. We had great traffic to the help desk and were able to help many WISPs create accounts and submit requests (some of them completed right at the help desk). We received a whole lot of thanks from the ISPs we were able to help, and we were incredibly grateful to be able to be of assistance.

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Introducing the ARIN 43 Fellows!

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 08:31:02 -0400

We’re busy getting ready to head to Barbados for our next Public Policy and Members Meeting, ARIN 43. We’d like to introduce the 13 new and returning fellows that will be joining us in Bridgetown. Over the last ten years we’ve welcomed 123 fellows to our meetings in order to expand our educational outreach and add new voices to our public policy discussions. With this new group of fellows, we’ve pushed that number to 136! We encourage you to take the time to say hello to our fellows at the meeting and welcome them to our community. Let’s dive in!

Under the Hood of the New ARIN.net

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:41:15 -0400

On 2 March 2019, ARIN deployed its new website, a project that at its zenith required the focus and work of more than half of all ARIN staff and constituted one of the biggest software deployments in the history of the company. This may seem like a large amount of effort just to change the look and feel of our website, but there was much, much more going on behind the scenes.

ARIN Bits: March 2019

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:00:34 -0400

We have a spring in our step as we welcome Spring! While winter brought snowy weather and cold temperatures, we didn’t let that slow us down this quarter. In this edition of ARIN Bits, we share information about our upcoming meeting, announce the launch of our redesigned arin.net, share tips from our Registration Services and Financial Services teams, and so much more. Missed last quarter’s edition? You can find all past editions on our ARIN Bits page.

4 Security Services You Should be Using

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:00:23 -0500

You may know ARIN as the place to request, transfer and manage your Internet number resources. But we offer a lot more than that! We are committed to ensuring the security of your data, and have implemented several services you can use to protect your user account and record information, but you can’t benefit from these services unless you use them. Currently, we have 148,465 ARIN Online accounts, yet only 4,241 (less than 3%) have secured their account using two-factor authentication. This leaves accounts vulnerable to attacks from nefarious players.

Relevant ARIN Employee Handbook Policies

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The following are excerpts from the ARIN Employee Handbook Policies relevant to Standards of Conduct.

Business Ethics and Conduct/Whistleblower Policy

The successful business operation and reputation of ARIN is built upon the principles of fair dealing and ethical conduct of our employees. Our reputation for integrity and excellence requires careful observance of the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations, as well as a scrupulous regard for the highest standards of conduct and personal integrity.

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Getting Ready for the “Big Reveal”

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:21:03 -0500

There is always that tense moment at the end of a televised redesign show where you are waiting for the owner to see the changes made to their space. That is pretty much exactly how we are feeling as we get ready to share the new ARIN website. Rolling out a new website is not a trivial effort, and as we approach the reveal I want to take a minute to reflect on the process and tell you a bit about what you are going to see when you visit www.arin.net after 2 March.

Strengthening Our Caribbean Connections

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:53:45 -0500

Fostering Development and Expansion of the ARIN Community in the Caribbean

How time flies! It’s already one year since we officially launched ARIN in the Caribbean, our series of outreach events for the Caribbean. At our first anniversary, we are happy to report on the success of this initiative and share our plans for 2019.

2018 Recap

In 2018 we held events in eight countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These events attracted over 400 attendees, representing network operators, business leaders, regulators, and government officials. We also created the ARIN Caribbean Forum as a dedicated interface for engaging three strategic communities: Internet public policy stakeholders; justice sector representatives, including officials from law enforcement and the judiciary; and the technical community.

CTU/ARIN Public Policy Group Meeting

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:00:41 -0500

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Canwisp 2019 Conference

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:19:55 -0500

Speaker: John Sweeting

Session: What Every Wisp Needs to Know About ARIN

Tuesday 26 March 2019; 2:00-2:45 PM

How Community Input Shaped Our New ARIN.NET

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:20:54 -0500

The upcoming release of a totally redesigned arin.net wouldn’t be possible without the help of our community members — and one confused hotel worker — who took the time to provide direct feedback on the project.

From the outset of the redesign, ARIN made user input a top priority of the effort. From an initial card-sorting exercise used to craft better menus through a live prototype test in fall 2018, staff asked and the community answered: What would make using arin.net a better experience?

Demand for IPv6 Warrants Development Efforts

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:34:03 -0500

Patton IPv6 Case Study

Patton saw IPv6 coming, so we knew the company had to get ready for it. We are a networking equipment manufacturer for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) gateways and eSBCs, Ethernet extension solutions, and wireless routers. Our specialty is interconnecting legacy time-division multiplexing (TDM) and serial systems with new-generation, IP-based voice, data, and multi-media technologies. Patton supports IPv6 in its operating system and hardware platforms for the SmartNode line of VoIP customer-premise equipment (CPE). In 2011, the company started designing hardware that would support IPv6. During the years that followed, we waited for market demand to catch up with in capabilities. In 2018, enterprise and carrier markets finally raised sufficient demand to warrant the necessary development effort to complete IPv6 support. Most of the carriers we work with that serve small-to-medium enterprises (SME) have begun adopting IPv6 in their networks.

Marc Aeberhard

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:34:03 -0500

Marc Aeberhard is SmartNode product line Manager at Patton. Based in Switzerland, Marc is a specialist in business administration and technical management. He holds a Swiss federal diploma. He has been involved in telecommunication technology for close to 20 years. Marc has worked at Patton—where he previously led the Western Europe technical support team—for more than 10 years.

Add Routing & DNS POCs to ARIN Online

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

06 February 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.3 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN add two new Point of Contact types – Routing and DNS.

This suggestion is very similar to 2018.15, and we agree with your suggestion to include a new “Routing” point of contact type and a new “DNS” point of contact type. There may be other Point of Contact types added as well. These new additions will be included in our IRR-related work that is currently scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2019 and run through the end of the year.

GAPP Team Reports on the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (ITU PP18)

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:33:39 -0500

The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Team continue its coverage of international events of importance to ARIN and associated international public policies related to the Internet.

The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-18) took place in Dubai, UAE, from 29 October to 16 November 2018. About 2,300 participants from 180 countries (out of 193) participated in this major Internet governance event. Member States elected the first woman ever to one of five top management positions in the 153-year history of the organization. Doreen Bogdan of the USA will be at the helm for the development sector, ITU-D, for the next four years. ITU-T, telecommunications standardization sector, will be directed by Chaesub Lee of Republic of Korea, ITU- R , radiocommunications sector, by Mario Maniewicz of Uruguay, while Houlin Zhao of China remains Secretary General and Malcolm Johnson of the UK, deputy Secretary-GenERAL.

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Eliminate or Increase Revoked ROA per OrgID

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

14 September 2020

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.2 upon confirmed receipt, requesting that ARIN to eliminate or increase revoked ROA limit of 1400 per Org ID.

With our most recent deployment we upgraded the hardware security modules in our Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) system. This upgrade removed the hard restriction of users not having the ability to delete more than 1,400 ROAs due to CRL size limitations. We have dramatically increased this limit but encourage those users who plan to delete more than 20K ROAs at a time to contact RSD with their plans.

2019 FISPA Hybrid Service Provider Conference

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:57:50 -0500

Speaker: John Curran

Session: Introduction to ARIN

Thursday, 21 February; 11:15-11:45 AM

What is on your IPv6 training wish list?

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:00:57 -0500

If you could learn anything in greater detail about IPv6, what would it be?

IPv6 address planning?
Picking a transition mechanism?
Comparing DHCPv6 vs SLAAC?
How to add a AAAA record in DNS?
Digging into RIPng, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPFv3, and BGP?

Many organizations are ready to implement IPv6 but don’t know where to begin or how to navigate obstacles along the way. We want to help. This year we are excited to announce that we are developing a brand-new ARIN IPv6 training program.

Add Ability to Delete ROAs using API

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

ARIN Comment

06 February 2019

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2019.1 upon confirmed receipt, requesting ARIN add the ability to delete RPKI ROAs using the API.

We are reviewing your suggestion and will consider it, together with other RPKI-related community suggestions, for inclusion in our 2020 work plan.

Thank you for participating in the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.

28 January 2021

ARIN on the Road: Jacksonville

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:39:01 -0500

ARIN on the Road: Charlotte

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:36:26 -0500

Tony Casciano

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:30:39 -0500

• 20 yrs networking experience
• 10 yrs working @ University at Buffalo (UB)
• Worked as a network consultant in the Financial sector prior to coming to UB
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

John W. O'Brien

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:00:23 -0500

John W. O’Brien is a Network Architect in Information Systems and Computing at the University of Pennsylvania. He is responsible for the Network Names & Numbers service for the University, which includes DNS, DHCP, NTP, IPAM, and management tools, as well as relationships with registrars and registries. John has significant experience in software engineering, systems administration, and modern platform and network technologies. He focuses on campus and WAN network architecture, infrastructure, protocols, distributed systems, and services and has an abiding passion for driving the adoption of IPv6 and DNSSEC.

Brian Jones

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:56 -0500

Brian Jones has worked in the higher education electronics and telecommunications industry since 1984, chasing electrons since 1979. He started learning about and practicing scrum in November of 2015 after many years of managing network engineers, systems administrators, and operations center staff. He became the product owner for in-house built network management tools due to extensive experience in that area. He became a certified ScrumMaster and Product Owner in August 2016 and a Certified Scrum Professional on February 6, 2018.

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

WISPAPALOOZA 2019

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:28:19 -0500

SSIG 2019

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:24:10 -0500

CANTO 2019

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:17:01 -0500

2019 Canadian ISP Summit

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:11:08 -0500

Internet2 Technology Exchange

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:09:05 -0500

Speaker: John Curran

Session: Protecting Your Routes and DNS Records

Wednesday 11 December 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM

CARIBNOG 17

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:59:13 -0500

IETF 106

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:57:05 -0500

IETF 105

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:55:33 -0500

IETF 104

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:54:33 -0500

ICANN 66

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:36:06 -0500

ICANN 65

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:35:21 -0500

ICANN 64

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:33:56 -0500

NANOG 77

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:28:22 -0500

NANOG 76

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:27:21 -0500

NANOG 75

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:25:08 -0500

ARIN 44

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:21:31 -0500

LACNIC 32

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:15:23 -0500

LACNIC 31

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:13:53 -0500

RIPE 79

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:10:47 -0500

RIPE 78

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:07:57 -0500

APNIC 48

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:02:24 -0500

APNIC 47 with APRICOT

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:58:44 -0500

Africa Internet Summit/ AFRINIC 30

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:54:52 -0500

AFRINIC 29

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:52:48 -0500

ARIN 43

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:42:57 -0500

Site Map

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Lola Killey

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:00:50 -0400

https://www.merit.edu/
Lola Killey was the program manager for the IPv6 Readiness Program at Merit. She is currently working as a support analyst assisting in various projects such as infrastructure development, outside plant operations, contract administration, research, and process support. Lola has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an MS in Electrical Engineering Systems from the University of Michigan.

Align ARIN password policy with current NIST SP800-63 recommendations

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

ARIN Comment

19 October 2018

Thank you for your suggestion, numbered 2018.22 upon confirmed receipt, requesting alignment of ARIN password policy with current NIST SP800-63 recommendations, as published in June 2017.

We agree with your suggestion and will make this change to our systems. Our development schedule for the 2018 year is currently filled by previously-submitted community suggestions and other system improvements. We will consider this suggestion, together with other community suggestions requesting enhancements to ARIN Online, for possible inclusion into our 2019 work plan.

Barry Bahrami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:00:46 -0400

https://www.commercialnetworkservices.com/
Barry Bahrami is CEO of Commercial Network Services. CNS provides premium VPS, Hosting, and connectivity services with a sizeable presence in multiple strategic datacenters in the US and UK.

Barry has been building computer networks since the 1980’s and is the architect of the CNS network (AS29697), which peers with nearly 1300 other networks in the US and Europe.

CNS also operates the “ON NET” private low latency backbone across the Internet, leading to more reliable, lower latency connections between ON NET customers.

Accessibility

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:49:53 -0400

We recognize the importance of making our web content available to the widest audience possible and we focus on delivering content that is easily accessible to everyone, including users with disabilities. Our goal is to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, level AA, from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines ensure that accommodations are provided for users with visual, auditory, physical, and cognitive challenges, among others. They also focus on providing accessibility on various devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.

ICT Week – St. Kitts and Nevis

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:27:54 -0400

Matt Lundstrom

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:00:48 -0400

https://glowhost.com/
Matt Lundstrom incorporated GlowHost.com as a managed web hosting services provider in 2002. His uncommon employee management skills combined with a unique corporate structure have enabled he and his long-lasting team to become one of the most trusted managed hosting providers in existence worldwide.

ARIN Lunch by the Numbers: Chicago

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:53:37 -0400

ARIN Lunch by the Numbers: Indianapolis

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:51:49 -0400

Book ARIN's Customer Service Desk

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:49:53 -0400

Book ARIN’s Customer Service Desk for Your Next Event

Did you know you can host an ARIN customer service desk at your next event? An ARIN customer service desk is an exclusive value-added resource for your meeting attendees, providing personalized on-site assistance related to acquiring Internet number resources, important technical information about IPv6 deployment, routing security, and a dedicated staff resource for follow-up. Individual one-on-one assistance is available for any interaction that your attendees may require with ARIN.

Contribute a Guest Blog

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:49:53 -0400

Do you have something to say that might be of interest to the Internet community?

We’re always looking for guest bloggers to contribute a post on our blog!

Some topics our community likes to read about include:

The technical side of IPv6
Your experience transitioning to IPv6
Tips and tricks for working with IPv6
IPv6 and (insert your area of expertise here)
The future of the Internet
Routing Security
Your thoughts on Internet Governance
Got a better idea? Tell us about it!

Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or a social media newbie, we think it’s about time you make your voice heard. Share your ideas. Connect with the Internet community.

Find Speakers

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:49:53 -0400

Book an ARIN Speaker at Your Next Event

Looking for an expert to speak about Internet number resources? ARIN research and commentary is regularly referred to in governmental, civil society, and commercial reports, as well as the global IT media. Please contact media@arin.net to request a speaker. Supply us with the date, venue, and a brief description of your needs.

Scan our list of speakers on this page, or use the table of contents to quickly jump to the speaker you want to learn more about.

A. Michael Salim

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:15:53 -0400

http://www.localweb.com

Mike Salim is the Chief Technology Officer at LocalWeb.com / ADTI (American Data Technology, Inc.), a Managed Web Hosting, Cloud Services, and Decentralized Applications (Blockchain Services) Provider located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA. LocalWeb.com / ADTI has been providing hosting services to U.S. Government agencies as well as to commercial enterprises nationwide and worldwide for 21+ years. With his experience with the company, Mike Salim brings an in-depth, hands-on Cloud Service Provider’s perspective to Cloud Computing for your organization.

Three Key Standpoints in Implementing IPv6

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:15:53 -0400

American Data Technology, Inc. IPv6 Case Study

American Data Technology, Inc is a small hosting company based in North Carolina with variety of customers. We have three datacenter spaces, two in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and one in Ashburn, Virginia. We provide hosting services over both IPv4 and IPv6 (“dual stack”). In fact, all our IP traffic could be sent over IPv6 including HTTPs, remote desktop, SSH, VPN, and various other types of traffic. Since end users of the websites are the general public, we decided we had to be dual stacked. The same way we couldn’t lock out IPv6 users and be IPv4 only, we couldn’t lock out IPv4 users and be IPv6 only. We have to be able to support both.

Media / Press Policy for ARIN Events

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:58:35 -0400

Credentialed working journalists will be provided complimentary press registration to cover ARIN-hosted events, including Public Policy and Members Meetings and ARIN on the Road workshops. A full listing of upcoming events can be found on our event calendar.

Press registration allows members of the news media access to all open policy and informational sessions for reporting purposes.

Media interested in attending should note the following information:

Registered press is permitted to report on all meeting events.
Attendees may not be quoted without their express consent.
Filming or recording is permitted during general sessions, and by consent during any other time.
Media must wear a press badge at all times and identify themselves as such when speaking to each attendee.

The views of meeting attendees do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer or of ARIN. Reporters interested in speaking with an ARIN representative to verify the organization’s official position on any issue should contact media@arin.net.

Press Release Archive

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:58:35 -0400

Archives
Date	Title
13 May 2019	ARIN Wins Important Legal Case and Precedent Against Fraud
12 April 2018	ARIN Launches Caribbean Forum
02 August 2017	ARIN Strengthens Commitment to the Caribbean
24 September 2015	ARIN IPv4 Free Pool Runs Dry
01 July 2015	ARIN Activates Waiting List for IPV4 Addresses
23 April 2014	Depletion of IPv4 Address Space Triggers Final Phase of ARIN Countdown Plan
07 October 2013	Montevideo Statement on the Future of Internet Cooperation, Uruguay, 7 October 2013
26 April 2011	Microsoft receives court approval for transfer as agreed with ARIN
15 April 2011	ARIN and Microsoft recognize transfer of IP addresses per community policy
30 March 2011	ARIN Reiterates Availability of IP Address Space Transfers According to Community Policy
3 February 2011	Free Pool of IPv4 Address Space Depleted
22 October 2010	ARIN Announces Newly Elected Board of Trustees and Advisory Council Members
20 October 2010	ARIN Recognizes Interop for Returning IPv4 Address Space
18 October 2010	Remaining IPv4 Address Space Drops Below 5% [NRO]
04 October 2010	ARIN details key findings from NTIA IPv6 Workshop
24 September 2010	American Registry for Internet Numbers Announces CEO participation in NTIA Workshop on IPv6
27 July 2010	As Internet runs out of IPv4 addresses, web-enabled businesses must act now
14 April 2010	ARIN to Discuss Key IPv6 Proposals at 25th Public Policy and Members Meeting
19 January 2010	Less than 10% of IPv4 Addresses Remain Unallocated, says Number Resource Organization
04 January 2010	Looming Internet Address Space Crisis Quickly Becoming One of Key Issues, Panel Sessions at 2010 CES
25 August 2009	ARIN and Caribbean Telecommunications Union Host Premier Internet Community Meeting
06 July 2009	ARIN Names New President and CEO
11 February 2009	CTU and ARIN Host Major Internet Community Meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados
03 February 2009	ARIN Holds Meeting in Barbados to Discuss the Future of Internet Number Resources
17 October 2008	Raymond A. Plzak Announces Resignation as President and CEO of ARIN
16 October 2008	ARIN ARIN and CAIDA Announce Survey Results on IPv6 Penetration and Adoption Plans
8 October 2008	ARIN Holds Meetings to Discuss the Future of Internet Number Resources
17 Sep 2008	ARIN and CTU Host Major Internet Community Meeting in Nassau, Bahamas
24 July 2008	AS Number Change Could Affect Internet Routing From 1 January 2009
21 May 2008	CTU and ARIN Host Major Internet Community Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica
1 April 2008	ARIN to Hold Meetings in Denver
5 October 2007	ARIN to Hold Meetings in Albuquerque
16 August 2007	ARIN, LACNIC, and the CTU Pledge Cooperation in the Caribbean
01 August 2007	ARIN Confirms IP Address Distribution Practices; Policies Do Not Encourage Profit-driven Speculation
21 May 2007	ARIN Board Advises Internet Community on Migration to IPv6

Officer Attestation Information

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:05:17 -0400

As of 13 September 2023, as part of the Number Resource Policy Manual 2023.2 update, ARIN has removed the officer attestation requirement for organizations qualifying for initial IPv4 transfers larger than a /24 or additional transfers.

In May 2007, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) Board of Trustees advised the Internet community that due to the impending depletion of the available IPv4 resource pool, migration to IPv6 is necessary for any applications that require ongoing availability from ARIN of IP number resources.

Search Site or Whois

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:57:32 -0400

NANOG On The Road: Toronto, ON

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:51:48 -0400

NANOG On The Road: Washington, D.C.

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:49:45 -0400

Speaker: Mark Kosters

Session: RPKI; Friday, 21 September

ARIN Acronym Guide

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:52:23 -0400

BGP. CIDR. NRO. NRPM. SWIP. These are just a few of the acronyms commonly used by members of the Internet and ARIN communities. So what do all these combinations of letters mean? This Acronym Guide spells out some of the most frequently used terms.

Internet Community Organization Names
Abbr	Meaning
AFRINIC	African Network Information Centre
AGWG	ARIN Government Working Group
APNIC	Asia Pacific Network Information Centre
ARIN	American Registry for Internet Numbers
ARPA	Advanced Research Projects Agency
ASO	Address Supporting Organization
ASO AC	ASO Address Council
CANTO	Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations
CITEL	Inter-American Telecommunication Commission
CTU	Caribbean Telecommunications Union
IAB	Internet Architecture Board
IANA	Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
ICANN	Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
ICANN GAC	ICANN Government Advisory Committee
IEPG	Internet Engineering and Planning Group
IESG	Internet Engineering Steering Group
IETF	Internet Engineering Task Force
IGF	Internet Governance Forum
ISOC	Internet Society
ITAC	Internet Technical Advisory Committee
ITU	International Telecommunication Union
ITU-T	ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector
LACNIC	Latin American and Caribbean Internet Address Registry
NANOG	North American Network Operators’ Group
NAv6TF	North American IPv6 Task Force
NRO	Number Resource Organization
NRO EC	NRO Executive Council
NRO NC	NRO Number Council
OECD	Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
RIPE	Réseaux IP Européens
RIPE NCC	RIPE Network Coordination Centre
WCIT	World Conference on International Telecommunications
WGIG	Working Group on Internet Governance
WSIS	World Summit on the Information Society
WTSA	World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly
WTFP	World Telecommunications Policy Forum

Terms with Specific ARIN or RIR Usage
Abbr	Meaning
AC	Advisory Council
AUP	Acceptable Use Policy
BoT	Board of Trustees
ENG	Engineering Department
ERX	Early Registration Transfer Project
FSD	Financial Services Department
GMIGS	General Member in Good Standing
IR	Internet Registry
ISP	Internet Service Provider
LIR	Local Internet Registry
MoU	Memorandum of Understanding
NDA	Nondisclosure Agreement
NIR	National Internet Registry
NRPM	Number Resource Policy Manual
Org ID	Organization Identifier (also called Org Handle)
PDP	Policy Development Process
POC	Point of Contact
PPML	Public Policy Mailing List
RFC	Request for Comment
RIR	Regional Internet Registry
RSA	Registration Services Agreement
RSD	Registration Services Department
WG	Working Group

Technical Terms
Abbr	Meaning
AS	Autonomous System
ASN	Autonomous System Number
BGP	Border Gateway Protocol
CA	Cryptographic Authentication
CIDR	Classless Inter-Domain Routing
CPS	Certification Practices Statement
CRISP	Cross Registry Information Service Protocol
DNS	Domain Name System
DNSSEC	Domain Name System Security
ICMP	Internet Control Message Protocol
IN-ADDR	Inverse Addressing
IP	Internet Protocol
IPv4	Internet Protocol version 4
IPv6	Internet Protocol version 6
IRIS	Internet Registry Information Services
IRR	Internet Routing Registry
IXP	Internet Exchange Point
LAN	Local Area Network
LSN	Large-Scale NAT
NAT-PT	Network Address Translation - Protocol Translation
NIC	Network Information Center
NOC	Network Operations Center
PA	Provider Aggregatable
PGP	Pretty Good Privacy
PI	Provider Independent
RDAP	Registration Data Access Protocol
ROA	Route Origin Authorization
Reg-RWS	Registration RESTful Web Service
REST	Representational State Transfer
RPKI	Resource Public Key Infrastructure
RPSL	Routing Policy Specification Language
RRDP	RPKI Repository Data Protocol
RWhois	Referral WHOIS
SSL	Secure Socket Layer
SWIP	Shared WHOIS Project
TCP	Transport Control Protocol
UDP	User Datagram Protocol
ULA	Unique Local Address
VLSM	Variable Length Subnet Mask
WAN	Wide Area Network
Whois-RWS	Whois RESTful Web Service
XML	Extensible Markup Language
6 to 4	IPv4 Tunnel for IPv6 Traffic

Jesse Helfrich

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:36:42 -0400

Changes to the Specified Transfer Listing Service

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Today ARIN operates a service referred to as the Specified Transfer Listing Service (STLS). One aspect of this service provides a listing of individuals and organizations that have registered with ARIN as a transfer facilitator. This is a service intended to provide the community with an easily accessible list of possible facilitators to assist them in either being a source for a transfer or a recipient of a transfer. All transfer facilitators must pay a $1,000 (USD) fee and agree to the STLS Terms of Service before being listed publicly on our Registered Transfer Facilitators List. This list is not intended to endorse or recommend any of the facilitators listed but rather to provide contact information for anyone interested. It is recommended that anyone engaging one of these facilitators perform their own due diligence. ARIN will not act as a referral or comment on the services that any of these facilitators perform.

ARIN Caribbean Forum: Montego Bay

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:34:58 -0400

ARIN Caribbean Forum: Kingston

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:32:20 -0400

ARIN's Archived TALs

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

Effective 26 September 2022, ARIN changed how it manages the ARIN Trust Anchor Locator (TAL). Please see our announcement for more information.

Visit ARIN’s Trust Anchor Locator (TAL) page for information on ARIN’s TAL and a link to the current TAL.

ARIN’s TAL is used to retrieve and verify its RPKI Repository. ARIN publishes all Certificates, Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs), and RPKI-signed objects in its RPKI Repository. The ARIN RPKI Repository is available to anyone who downloads the TAL and loads it into the Relying Party software.

The following links provide ARIN’s archived TAL files in different formats.

ARIN's Trust Anchor Locator (TAL)

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:58:38 -0400

Effective 16 January 2025, ARIN has updated the ARIN Trust Anchor Locator (TAL). Please see our announcement for more information.

ARIN’s Trust Anchor Locator (TAL) is a file that contains both the location of ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) repository and ARIN’s public key, which is used to cryptographically verify that ARIN has signed the artifacts within ARIN’s RPKI repository. The TAL is used with an RPKI Validator to verify the certificates and ROAs within ARIN’s RPKI repository. This validated information can then be used to make routing decisions in your network.

ARIN Appeal Process Version 2.0 (Archived)

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:37:15 -0400

The below appeal process is out of date. Please see the latest version of the Appeals Process.

Version 2.0 – 10 December 2009

Section	Description
Article V, Section 2, ARIN Meetings	Modification
Article V, Sections 3.a, 3.b, 3.c, Membership Rights	Modifications
Article VI, Section 1.b, Board of Trustees, Composition	Modification: Board seat expansion
Article VI, Section 1.c, Board of Trustees, Document Requirements	Modification
Article VI, Section 1.d, Board of Trustees, Trustee Conflict of Interest	Modification
Article VI, Section 1.e, Board of Trustees, Eligibility	Modification
Article VI, Section 3.a, Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces, Standing Committees	Modification: Adding multiple committees to list
Article VI, Section 3.b, Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces, Special Committees	Modification
Article VI, Section 3.c, Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces, Committee Governance	New
Article VI, Section 4, Terms of Office	Modification
Article VI, Section 4.a, Terms of Office, Limits on Terms of Office	New
Article VI, Section 7, Interim Appointments and Partial Terms	Modification
Article VIII, Sections 1.b, 2, 2.a, 2.b, 3.b, Elections and Appointments	Modifications
Article VI, Sections 2.b, 8; Article VII, Sections 1 - 8; Article IX, Section 6	Modification (gender-neutral language)