New ARIN Fees for 2026: How It Impacts IPv4 Holders
ARIN increases annual fees by 5% for 2026, maintains fee cap, and extends IPv6 waiver for 3X-Small organizations.
Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) manage and distribute IP address allocations and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) within specific geographic regions. They ensure fair distribution, maintain database accuracy, and support internet infrastructure growth. The five RIRs—ARIN, RIPE NCC, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC—coordinate with IANA to maintain global IP address management.
ARIN increases annual fees by 5% for 2026, maintains fee cap, and extends IPv6 waiver for 3X-Small organizations.
IANA, The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, manages global IP addresses, DNS root zones, and protocols, ensuring internet stability
APNIC manages IP address distribution in the Asia-Pacific, supports IPv6 adoption, enhances internet security, and provides registry services
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ARIN manages IP addresses and ASNs across North America, promoting IPv6 adoption and providing essential services for internet stability.
RIPE NCC is the original Regional Internet Registry, that assigns IP addresses for 76 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.