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The Importance of AFRINIC Elections

18 April 2025

AFRINIC (African Network Information Centre) is a key player in internet governance and resource allocation, managing and distributing IP addresses and ASNs (Autonomous System N...

What Are AFRINIC Elections?

18 April 2025

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is a key player in the management and distribution of internet resources across the African continent. At its heart is a robust...

The Number Resource Organization (NRO): Coordinating Internet Number Resources Globally.

17 April 2025

The five regional Internet registries (RIRs) are responsible for managing the distribution of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). In order to...

The Role of ICANN in Internet Governance

17 April 2025

The Internet connects billions of people, devices, businesses, and networks across the world. But no single government, company, or organization controls the entire Internet. In...

Advantages of Having Public Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)

17 April 2025

Advantages of Having Public Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) play a crucial role in directing data traffic over the Internet. For data to reach...

How do I get IPv6 from ARIN?

17 April 2025

If you already have an IPv4 allocation or assignment from ARIN , you can log in to ARIN Online and request IPv6 . The ARIN Online system will guide you through the request proce...

Are Regional Internet Registries Necessary?

17 April 2025

For people and businesses who work closely with the Internet as an infrastructure, the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) hold an almost mythical place. They are the dispensers...

Exploring the Influence of Regional Internet Registries (RIRs)

17 April 2025

The world needs a fair and robust system to manage IP addresses and autonomous system numbers (ASNs). Behind the scenes, Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) play a significant r...