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

[Cameron Byrne <cb.list6 () gmail com>]

On Sep 17, 2011 10:41 AM, "Randy Bush" <randy () psg com> wrote:
> > > > > 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

+1

I will echo my displeasure with the idea that you can only get a lot if you
already have a lot.  This mess is enough to make cgn look appealing...

One more reason we can all do ourselves a favor by moving to ipv6, remove
the number scarcity issue and associated baggage of begging for numbers

Cb