Yes, we can ask our supplier or directly with LACNIC

Purchasing an IPv6 address pool for your company involves several steps and considerations, mainly because the process is not exactly a “purchase” in the traditional sense, but rather a registration or assignment through a regional registration authority (RIR).

We explain how you can acquire IPv6 addresses:

1. Understanding the Role of RIR

IP addresses, both IPv4 and IPv6, are managed globally by five Regional Registration Authorities (RIRs). These are organizations that oversee the allocation and registration of Internet resources within specific geographic regions. The five RIRs are:

• ARIN (North America)
• RIPE NCC (Europe, Middle East and parts of Central Asia)
• APNIC (Pacific Asia)
• LACNIC (Latin America and Caribbean)
• AFRINIC (Africa)

2. Become a Member of an RIR

To obtain IPv6 addresses, your company must first be a member of the RIR corresponding to your geographic region. Membership generally involves paying an annual fee, which varies depending on the RIR.

3. Justify the Need for IPv6 Addresses

The RIRs require organizations to justify their need for IP addresses based on their intended use. For IPv6, this process may be more flexible than for IPv4, given the large address space available. You will need to present a plan of how you plan to implement IPv6 on your network.

4. Request the IPv6 Address Pool

Once you are a member and have justified your need, you can request an IPv6 address pool. Allocation policies may vary, but you can generally receive a considerably large block (such as a /32 or even larger) depending on your projected needs.

5. Implementación

After receiving your pool of IPv6 addresses, you will need to deploy them to your network. This may require configurations on your network hardware and ensuring that your systems support IPv6.

6. Record Maintenance and Renewals

It is important to maintain accurate records of the use of your IP addresses and renew your membership with the RIR to maintain the right to the assigned addresses.

Key points

• IP addresses are not permanently “purchased”; They are assigned under specific policies established by the RIR.
• Membership and annual dues are common in the process.
• Implementing IPv6 may require investment in network infrastructure and technical training.

This process ensures that IP addresses are distributed fairly and efficiently, supporting the expansion and development of the Internet globally.