New Report Published: The State of IPv4 and the Evolving Transfer Landscape
The second in our series of IP reports explores the evolving role of IPv4 transfers as a necessary mechanism for managing address space in a post-exhaustion environment, alongside broader trends in availability, pricing, and usage. The report also highlights the operational and policy context in which transfers take place and offers practical observations for those involved in managing IP resources.
Our latest report draws together input gathered from a series of interviews - with network operators, ISPs, cloud providers, regulators and other industry experts - conducted in 2024 by an external consultancy (NEXOP). Insights gained over the course of those interviews are presented in the context of a broader analysis of RIPE NCC registry data.
In this report, we focus on the following areas:
- IPv4 Scarcity and Its Impact on Network Operators
- Inside IPv4 Transfers: History and Current Dynamics
- IPv6 Adoption and Challenges
- Policy and Regulation
Read the report on RIPE Labs.