IPv4 Market Strength Defies Long-Standing Decline Predictions
ARIN IPv4 transfer requests totaled 150 in November 2025, reflecting steady demand and favorable conditions for IPv4 buyers
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ARIN IPv4 transfer requests totaled 150 in November 2025, reflecting steady demand and favorable conditions for IPv4 buyers
Trump executive order targeting state AI laws signals broadband and BEAD funding could be tied to AI policy compliance
A total of 147 IPv4 transfer requests were recorded last month, a minor dip from September’s 153 but effectively matching the 2025 monthly average of about 148.
Microsoft’s cloud went dark for hours—just a week after Amazon—disrupting airlines, websites, and services globally
IPv4 market demand remains strong, with 153 transfers recorded in September, reflecting continued momentum even as hyperscalers begin to scale back their acquisition activity. This sustained level of transactions highlights the steady participation of mid-market buyers and service providers who continue to drive growth and stability across the IPv4 ecosystem.
A DNS failure inside AWS’s US-EAST-1 region disrupted global services, showing how dependent networks are on a few hyperscale data centers
The IPv4 market remains stable with strong demand and competitive pricing. BEAD funding in 2026 could drive the next wave of price increases.
ARIN increases annual fees by 5% for 2026, maintains fee cap, and extends IPv6 waiver for 3X-Small organizations.
Telecoms step up acquisitions in June, while enterprises offload blocks—driven by policy shifts and cloud infrastructure moves.
ARIN IPv4 transfer requests in 2025 show consistent demand. Despite short-term dips, enterprises and ISPs continue to drive the market.