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Nutrition Labels for Broadband Services
February 6, 2023
New “Broadband Facts” labels will start appearing at the point of sale beginning in mid-2023, when larger providers have to share this information. Smaller providers in 2024. Read more
Electrical Cooperatives:
Starting & Growing
Broadband Networks
February 2, 2023
A co-op’s practical guide to starting and growing broadband networks. This piece offers a step-by-step guide. Read more
The Best IPv4 Brokers
February 1, 2023
Selecting an IPv4 marketplace is a challenge, whether it’s an online store, auction site, private service, or some combination of them. Even in a straightforward commodities market, there are lots of variables. Read more
IPv4 Address Prices & Pricing
January 26, 2023
In the past three years, IPv4 prices have risen dramatically. Recent trends, including variations in block-size costs, tell a different, less predictable story. Read more
What Is an IPv4 Broker and Why Are They Important?
January 25, 2023
A top broker will provide reliable and transparent information and services, partnering with a business to buy and sell IPv4 blocks. Read more
Getting Your Co-op Ready for Broadband
January 23, 2023
Co-ops need to obtain IPv4 addresses, get them ready for use, and decide how they want to manage their internet connectivity. Read more
Representing Buyers
December 15, 2022
The need for a sourcing service has grown steadily. As a result, we’ve instituted a program of sourcing IP addresses that offers buyers flexibility and certainty. Plus, the opportunity to save along the way. Read more
IPv4 Leasing vs. Buying
November 7, 2022
A company with IPv4 holdings can choose to lease its IPv4 address blocks instead of selling the ownership rights to them. Essentially, this means they can “rent” them out over a set period of time rather than passing them along to a new owner indefinitely. Read more
IPv4 Assets
in Mergers and Acquisitions
October 31, 2022
During mergers or acquisitions of another organization, digital assets play an ever-expanding role. IPv4 addresses are frequently a hidden asset in these transactions. Read more
Taking Inventory of IPv4 Assets
October 19, 2022
Beyond the financial impact of the sale or lease of IPv4 addresses, there are many reasons for having a thorough understanding of a company’s IPv4 address holdings. These include network security, accountability, and expansion capabilities. Read more
Inter-RIR Transfers
October 12, 2022
The scarcity of IPv4 addresses sometimes requires traders to expand the scope of their search for them. This has led many to search outside of their Regional Internet Registries (RIR) for offers that best suit their needs. Read more
RIPE-to-RIPE Transfers for Buyers
October 7, 2022
The IP transfer process can be daunting if one is not familiar with the information required by each RIR. Each transfer requires fairly precise steps for buyers transferring an IP block between user entities in RIPE. We offer step-by-step instructions. Read more