past vs future use

> 
> At 05:02 PM 6/28/97 -0400, Kim Hubbard wrote:
> >Jeff,
> >
> >The section of the RFC you are quoting is for end-user assignments, not
> >ISP allocations.  ISPs requesting address space from the InterNIC must
> >show they've efficiently utilized a /19 already in order to justify receiving
> >a /19 or shorter prefix which is the longest prefix that is currently
> >globally routable.
> >
> >One of the first things we would like to accomplish with ARIN is to update
> >the allocation policies in coordination with its members.  If you have any
> >suggestions please send them to the pagan mailing list...pagan at apnic.net.
> >
> >Kim
> 
> Kim,
> 
> Neither APNIC or RIPE requires prior efficient utilization of a /19 for an
> ISP.  InterNIC does.

RIPE and APNIC have a built in deterrent to keep everyone from requesting
their automatic /19....the annual fee.  InterNIC does not have this deterrent.
> 
> What is the authority for doing so?
>
> If it is in RFC2050, please point it out `[8-))

The RFC states that you must justify the allocation of a fully routable
block.  Part of the justification (which InterNIC requires) is that you
have already issued this much space to your customer base, this shows, as
I said before, that you already have a customer base and that you know how
to efficiently utilize the space. The RFC also states that projections
are not enough justification, therefore, those ISPs that project that they
will have 100 customers in the next 3 months are not issued space on that
basis alone, but if you have retained 100 customers in the last 3 months than
we agree that it is likely you will continue this growth and will issue 
you the space based on that information.  

Kim Hubbard
InterNIC Registry
> 
> Otherwise, please point out the URL of the real rules.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
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