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THE WORLD’S LARGEST
IPv4 MARKETPLACE
As the world’s largest marketplace for selling IPv4 addresses, we provide expert support at every step.
Our transparent process and unmatched experience ensure your transactions are seamless and secure.
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 and 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. See “How does the auction and transfer process work?” below. 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 (see “What if I cannot qualify for a transfer from my Regional Internet Registry (RIR)?”).
In order to speed up the transfer process, we encourage Sellers to make sure the registered holder of the IPv4 Addresses is accurate, including the current legal company name and points of contact, and that they can provide authorized, notarized signatures.
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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, these can be seen on our home page by clicking on “Transfer Fee Schedule”
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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
RIR Transfer Policies
The four RIRs with both intra- and inter-RIR transfer policies are similar but certainly not identical. Read more
Should I Sell or Lease IPv4 Addresses?
Leasing generates monthly recurring revenue that can be reported as operating income. Read more