RIPE NCC sponsoring LIR

Your own ASN, IPv4 and IPv6 space.

Become independent on the public internet. We'll handle your RIPE membership, allocation requests, route objects, RPKI ROAs, and guide you through every step of running your own network.

AS 32-bit ASN
/24 IPv4 from £X,XXX
/29 IPv6 allocation
RPKI ROA management
What's included

End-to-end sponsorship

We take care of the paperwork, database records, and the technical plumbing — so you can focus on running your network, not chasing RIPE tickets.

ASN assignment

Your own 32-bit Autonomous System Number, registered in your organisation's name.

IPv4 & IPv6 space

Transferable /24 IPv4 and /29 IPv6 allocations, yours to announce wherever you peer.

RIPE database

Inetnum, inet6num, route, route6, aut-num, and as-set objects — maintained for you.

RPKI signing

ROAs generated and published on your behalf — cryptographically verifiable routing.

BGP guidance

Peering filters, community usage, IRR registration — no jargon walls, just direct advice.

Ongoing support

Network engineers on hand for abuse handling, reverse DNS delegation, and RIPE elections.

How it works

From sign-up to first BGP session

1

Get in touch

Tell us about your organisation and what you plan to do. We'll propose a fit and pricing.

2

Paperwork

Sign our sponsorship agreement. We raise the RIPE ticket and handle the back-and-forth.

3

Allocation

Your ASN, IPv4 and IPv6 resources are assigned. Database objects and RPKI ROAs go live.

4

You're live

Announce your prefixes, peer where you want — your network, your rules.

FAQ

Common questions

Still something unclear? Drop us a message.

Do I need to be a RIPE member directly?

No. We sponsor you as a RIPE End User, meaning all allocations are registered in your organisation's name but the administrative relationship with RIPE NCC runs through us. You still retain full control over your resources.

Can I transfer resources out later?

Yes. You own the resources, so you can transfer them to another sponsoring LIR or to your own LIR at any time, subject to RIPE policy. There are no lock-in clauses.

How long does the process take?

Typically 3–10 business days from paperwork to live allocations, depending on RIPE queue times and whether you already have justifying documentation ready.

Do I need to host with Netiface to use this?

No — LIR sponsorship is entirely independent of our hosting. You can announce your prefixes anywhere in the world. Bundled pricing is available if you do host with us.

What about abuse handling?

You'll set up an abuse-c contact of your own. We're happy to advise on best practice and help triage if you'd prefer us to be the first line of contact.

Ready to run your own network?

Tell us what you need — we'll come back with a quote and a realistic timeline within one business day.