Re: Refuse een assignment because it 'cannot' be routed?
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:35:19 +0000
> =Hi,
> =
> = This is a very interesting problem.
=
> = As far as I am aware there is no obligation to assign IP space
> =when someone becomes a customer of an entity served by a LIR.
>
> Again, I share this view.
>
> = Possible problems when submitting a RIPE-141 document:
> =
> =- There is no obligation to process the request
>
> True
>
> =- The LIR may charge for processing the request
>
> True
>
> =- The LIR may charge for the assignment
>
> Not really. This is seen as "selling" addresses!
Hi,
I'm not to sure about that. IIRC the LIR may charge a nominal
fee for administrivia. This fee can be recurring.
>
> =- The provider may charge for the routing
>
> True
>
> = You could opt to ask RIPE for a PI allocation,
>
> You could find an LIR that is willing to process PI requests,
> either for a charge or for free, or you can build your own LIR ;-)
>
> =but noone is required to route it for you.
>
> True, and for both, PI *and* PA
Getting an assignment from a LIR is usually coupled to the
routability of that assignment. I'd be mildly surprised to find
assigned PA address space for which no intention of routing
existed.
Regards,
- marcel
