[arin-ppml] IPv6 /32 minimum for extra-small ISP

Seth Mattinen sethm at rollernet.us
Wed Apr 14 16:00:26 EDT 2010


On 4/13/2010 10:31, Randy McAnally wrote:
> Why are extra-small ISP's with a /21 or /22 of v4 space forced to buy so much v6 
> IP space and essentially double our fees?  I know there's a rebate in effect 
> (for now) but regardless, I'm extremely displeased with this policy.
> 

Keep in mind that there are still entities out there (like AS701) who
will not accept anything smaller than a /32 into their routing tables,
so for better or for worse, a /32 is the currently the best option for
maximum visibility.

~Seth



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