www.apnic.net APNIC Updates on National Internet Registry Policies
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- •APNIC's new document outlines resource management policies for the Asia Pacific region.
- •The permanent moratorium on new NIRs was established in February 2024.
- •The document was developed through a consensus process involving the regional Internet community.
On October 29, 2026, APNIC published a document outlining the policies for managing Internet number resources in the Asia Pacific region. This includes the delegation of IPv4 and IPv6 address space and the assignment of Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). The document emphasizes responsible management and was developed through a consensus process within the Internet community. Additionally, it notes that the moratorium on creating new National Internet Registries (NIRs) was made permanent in February 2024, allowing only existing NIRs to operate. The policies aim to ensure efficient and equitable distribution of Internet resources across the region.
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2024-02-12
Moratorium on new NIRs made permanent
APNIC Executive Council voted to stop accepting applications for new National Internet Registries.
Wikipedia2026-10-29
APNIC publishes resource management policies
APNIC released a document detailing policies for IPv4, IPv6, and ASNs management in the Asia Pacific.
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What are the key policies outlined by APNIC?
APNIC's document details policies for the delegation of IPv4 and IPv6 address space and the assignment of ASNs.
Are new National Internet Registries being created?
No, APNIC has made the moratorium on new NIRs permanent, allowing only existing NIRs to operate.
How were these policies developed?
The policies were developed through a consensus process involving the Internet community in the Asia Pacific region.
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