Re: wet-behind-the-ears whippersnapper seeking advice on building a nationwide network

[Randy Bush <randy () psg com>]

> > > > As an ISP, ARIN will not give you any space if you are new. You
> > > > have to already have an equivalent amount of space from another
> > > > provider.
> > > does arin *really* still have that amazing barrier to market
> > > entry?
> > Yes.  If you want PI space, you have to start off with PA space,
> > utilize it, and then apply for PI space and an AS #, with contracts
> > demonstrating your intention to multihome.  Then, you have to
> > *migrate* off the PA space and surrender it back to the 'owner'.  You
> > cannot get further PI allocations until you've done this.
> The ARIN community is easily it's own worst enemy.

the arin policy weenie industry is one of the internet's worst enemies

randy