LIR SERVICES

IP Address Lease, and ASN Registration provider. Registered RIPE LIR. BGP implementation consultancy.

Buy IPv4 Addresses

We have IPv4 addresses available to buy. Tell us the size of the block you need, and we will tell you what we can offer.

You do not wait in the RIPE NCC's waiting list queue. The sale is privately negotiated, and we take care of the paperwork and the transfer.

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Buying IPv4 addresses from us is a privately negotiated sale. We agree the block and the price with you, and we can work with organisations inside and outside the RIPE region.

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Buying from Us

If you need IPv4 addresses and want to own them, buying from us includes the following benefits:

  • A block of the size you need, from the addresses we have available
  • No waiting in the RIPE NCC waiting list queue
  • The price and terms agreed with you directly
  • We prepare the paperwork and submit the transfer
  • We can also optionally become a resource sponsor for the receiving organisation if such service is required.
Enquire about buying IPv4

Prefer to Lease?

If you only need addresses to run your network, you can lease IPv4 from us instead:

  • Set up in 1-2 business days on average
  • No purchase price: a yearly fee, with no setup fee
  • You can stop at the end of a year
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How Buying IPv4 Works

The four steps of buying IPv4 addresses: tell us what you need, we agree the deal, sign the agreement, and transfer complete.
  1. 1

    Tell Us What You Need

    Tell us the size of the block you are looking for and a few details about your organisation.

  2. 2

    We Agree the Deal

    We tell you what we can offer, and agree the block, the price and the terms with you.

  3. 3

    Sign the Agreement

    We prepare all the paperwork. Both parties provide company registration documents and the directors sign the transfer agreement.

  4. 4

    Transfer Complete

    We submit the transfer, and when it completes the block is registered to you, as an LIR if you bought PA space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buying

Can you help me buy IPv4 addresses?

Yes. We have IPv4 addresses available to buy. Tell us the size of the block you need and we will tell you what we can offer.

What size can I ask for?

The smallest block we sell is a /24 (256 addresses), which is also the smallest block the RIPE NCC transfers. We have /24, /23 and /22 blocks in inventory. Tell us the size you need.

Do I have to wait for the RIPE NCC waiting list?

No. The RIPE NCC gives IPv4 only through its waiting list, and the wait can be long. When you buy addresses from us, you do not wait in that queue.

How much does it cost?

The price is agreed with you directly and depends on the block, so please contact us and we will tell you.

How long does a transfer take?

Once the agreement is signed, please expect one week for the transfer within the RIPE region if LIR SERVICES is already your sponsor, and another two weeks if the sponsor has to change first.

Rules

Do I need to be an LIR to buy IPv4 addresses?

It depends on the type of addresses. If you buy PA (Provider Aggregate) space, you need to be an LIR: we can run it for you as a Managed LIR. If you buy PI (Provider Independent) space, you only need a sponsoring LIR, and we can become your resource sponsor.

Can the addresses go to an organisation outside the RIPE region?

Yes. We can work with transfers to and from other regions. The rules depend on the registries involved, and we will tell you what applies to your deal.

Alternatives

Can you help me sell my IPv4 addresses?

If you hold IPv4 addresses you no longer need, get in touch and we will be happy to make you an offer.

If you have already found a buyer and only need the paperwork, see Resource Transfers.

Is leasing an option instead of buying?

Yes. If you only need addresses to run your network, you can lease IPv4 from us, usually set up in 1-2 business days, with no purchase price.

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Looking to buy IPv4 addresses?

Tell us the size of the block you need and where your organisation is based, and we will tell you what we can offer.

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