[afnog] ip address and Lir (Jean Robert HOUNTOMEY)

[SM]

At 05:58 13-06-2008, Maina Noah wrote:
>Public IP numbers are free resources which every customers is 
>entitled to. I suggest the

It cannot be free as it's a finite resource.

>only way to fix this kind of robbery is for AfriNic to conduct an 
>LIR meeting so that we as LIR's can discuss policies pertaining IP 
>numbers allocations to customers by ISP's. AfriNic needs to come up 
>with a flexible IP numbers allocation policy for LIR's. I will be 
>very happy to suggest how such policies can be achieved though i am 
>not certain if this can be solved from layer 8 or 9 through these 
>countries regulatory organs. i have setup a policy in my 
>organisation which i believe covers our clients needs. they are very happy.

It's not an IP numbers allocation policy issue; it's a political 
issue.  There's not much AfriNIC can do as it's not its job to tell 
countries what to do.  Even if IP number allocation was cheap, there 
may be other barriers.  It's up to the country's regulatory body to 
ensure that there is fair competition if that is their 
objective.  That may promote wider access at affordable prices.

Regards,
-sm