[arin-discuss] Multihomeping proof for IP space request

[John Hernandez]

Recent changes
W. Kevin Hunt wrote:
> I have a client that will be multihoming with us and a new provider as 
> soon as the DS3's are installed.  They will be dropping their current 
> provider.
> Can they go ahead and request their own IP space and somehow show proof 
> that they will be multi-homed in 60 days or so?
> The client wants to go ahead and start renumbering as they are afraid 
> the current provider will abandon them when they get the news that their 
> contract will not be renewed.
> 

There was a recently adopted policy proposal concerning Multihoming
rationale that I believe may have some bearing on your situation:

http://www.arin.net/policy/proposals/2005_7.html

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