RIPE NCC Member Update: March 2026

26 Mar 2026 • member update news

1. Registry

LIR Stats

Number of LIR accounts: 20,717 (+34)
Number of members: 19,936 (+33)
IPv4 addresses transferred in February: 1,524,224 (+615,424)
LIRs with IPv6: 15,730 (+38)
LIRs on IPv4 Waiting List: 794
Days that first LIR in queue has been waiting: 477
% of IPv4 address space covered by ROAs: 76%
% of IPv6 address space covered by ROAs: 44%
ARCs completed in February: 256

RIPE PDP Update

Policy Proposal (2024-02 IPv6 Initial Allocations /28 and extension to /28) was withdrawn on 26 February 2026. Reason for withdrawal: The proposer did not feel that any further redrafting of the proposal would achieve consensus.

2. Information Services

We have rolled out an updated navigation across RIPE NCC tools and services. This change affects the LIR Portal, RIPE Database, RPKI, RIPE Atlas, RIPEstat and DNSMON, which were previously accessed via the application switcher.

A Day in the Life of RIPE Atlas

On any given day, RIPE Atlas generates billions of measurement results, offering a comprehensive view of connectivity and reachability worldwide. This data, collected for over a decade, forms a unique historical record of the Internet. Here, we focus on a single day to show how RIPE Atlas operates in practice.

3. Community and Engagement

Join Us at RIPE NCC Days Baltics!

Join us in Riga, Latvia for the RIPE NCC Days Baltics meeting on 3-4 June 2026.
The meeting is open to everyone, and you can register free of charge.

Selected Fellows Announced for RIPE 92 and RIPE 93

The RIPE NCC is pleased to announce the selected fellows for RIPE 92 and RIPE 93. The RIPE Fellowship helps new voices from across the RIPE NCC service region take part in the RIPE community.

The RIPE Chair Team Reports - March 2026

The RIPE Chair Team reports on preparations for RIPE 92, including programme planning and opportunities for community participation, as well as highlights from recent industry events and engagement with the wider Internet community.

Working with Local Hosts to Deliver Training

In-person training remains a cornerstone of RIPE NCC engagement and many of our courses are made possible by local hosts who help us bring learning closer to the community. Here’s where we’ve been, and a look at where we’re heading next.

Announcing the Results of the 2025 RIPE Code of Conduct Survey

The RIPE community has spoken and the results are in. The RIPE Code of Conduct Team presents an analysis of the feedback received, discusses next actions, and shares a detailed breakdown of the results.

RIPE Labs Article Competition (RIPE 92)

Have something interesting to say about the past, present, or future state of the Internet? Tell your story on RIPE Labs and win a chance to join us at RIPE 92 this May in Edinburgh. The RIPE Labs article competition is still open, with time to submit your entry before the 3 April deadline.

New on RIPE Labs

Find out what’s new on Labs this month:
https://labs.ripe.net/

RIPE NCC Upcoming Courses and Webinars

April 2026:

Wed, 1 April 2026 – RIPE Database Basics Webinar (Online)

Tue, 7 April 2026 – Welcome to the RIPE NCC (Online)

Wed, 8 April 2026 – Introduction to Internet Measurements (using RIPE Atlas) (Online)

Mon, 13 April 2026 – LIR Training Course (Warsaw)
Tue, 13 April 2026 – IPv6 Advanced Training Course (Warsaw)

Thu, 23 April 2026 – IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Belgrade)
Fri, 24 April 2026 – RIPE Database Training Course (Belgrade)

Wed, 29 April 2026 – IP Blocklisting Basics Webinar (Online)

May 2026:
Wed, 6 May 2026 – LIR Training Course (Rome)

Wed, 6 May 2026 – IPv6 Addressing Plan Webinar (Online)

Thu, 7 May 2026 – IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Rome)

Fri, 8 May 2026 – BGP Routing Security Training Course (Rome)
Tue, 12 May 2026 – Anti-Abuse Webinar (Online)

You can register for these courses and webinars at:

https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/

Interested in becoming a Local Host for RIPE NCC Training Courses? https://labs.ripe.net/author/olivia-ruimwijk/working-with-local-hosts-to-deliver-training/

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Answer this five-minute survey and let us know how we can do better:

4. Organisational Update

Solidarity with Members and Network Operators

We stand in solidarity with network operators maintaining Internet access amid escalating violence in the Middle East, and with all affected members and colleagues. The RIPE NCC continues to provide uninterrupted services and support. Members facing payment difficulties can request an extension. Read the full message.

Register for the General Meeting

The RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) will take place from 20–22 May 2026, both online and in Edinburgh. Registration closes on 20 May at 14:00 (UTC+1). This will be a busy GM, with votes on the Financial Report, arbiters, Board elections, and the 2027 Charging Scheme, which will shape how member fees are structured for the years to come.

Executive Board Elections

An election will be held during the May 2026 General Meeting to fill three Executive Board seats (three-year terms ending May 2029). The deadline to nominate a candidate is 29 April 2026.

The current list of confirmed candidates, and more information, is available.