IPv4.Global
The marketplace for buyers of IPv4 addresses.
We have completed more transfers than anyone else, worldwide.
We offer the largest inventory and widest range of block sizes anywhere.
Online “Buy Now,” Auction and Private sales are available.
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THE TRANSPARENT
IPv4 MARKETPLACE
As the world’s largest and most transparent IPv4 marketplace, we provide realtime reporting of market pricing online.
Our transparent process includes reports covering individual transfers, including prices. See Prior Sales.
WHY IPv4.GLOBAL?
Online Marketplace
We sell IP addresses to thousands of registered users through auction and “buy now” options.
Private Sales
For private transactions we source specific blocks and work to selectively connect buyers with the right sellers.
Controls
Only registered buyers and sellers, who are carefully qualified, may participate in the marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IPv4.Global?
IPv4.Global is Hilco Streambank’s IPv4 brokerage business, offering blocks of IPv4 addresses and AS Numbers for sale via (a) private transactions and (b) its online marketplace.
The online marketplace allows registered users to buy and sell IPv4 address space directly, providing an efficient sales process for IPv4 transactions.
IPv4.Global also aims to add transparency to the IPv4 market by providing information on past online marketplace sales, giving both buyers and sellers real transaction data to establish pricing trends of IPv4 addresses.
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How long does it take to transfer IPv4 Addresses?
The amount of time it takes to transfer IPv4 addresses depends mostly on how quickly the winning bidder and the seller respond to the relevant RIR’s or RIRs’ requests for information and documentation to support the IPv4 transfer process. This generally ranges from two (2) weeks to one (1) month for Intra-RIR transfers, and slightly longer for Inter-RIR transfers.
In order to speed up the transfer process, we encourage Buyers to apply for pre-approval prior to bidding.
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Who pays the RIR transfer fee(s)?
We follow RIR Transfer Fee policies. Each party is responsible for the transfer fees invoiced to them by the relevant RIRs. Each RIR has different methods of determining transfer fees. You can discover your likely fees on our Fee Calculator.
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Can I transfer IPv4 addresses registered in one RIR into another RIR?
ARIN, APNIC, RIPE, and LACNIC currently have compatible Inter-RIR transfer policies, thus IPv4 addresses can be transferred from one to another. Please note that within the APNIC and LACNIC regions, certain countries have additional rules or restrictions, summarized here.
Currently, Inter-RIR transfers are not available to or from the AFRINIC region.
Additional Resources
Are IP Addresses Property?
Though not natural property, addresses are intangible assets, a subset of which is known as intellectual property. Read more
What is Bring Your Own IP (BYOP)
Many leading cloud providers have BYOIP policies that allow previous owners or lessors to pair their legacy IP addresses with the new cloud resources. Read more
Representing Buyers
IPv4.Global maintains a program of sourcing IP addresses that offers buyers flexibility and certainty. Read more