Insights, guides, and news about the IPv4 market, RIR policies, and IP address management
Our team publishes in-depth articles on IPv4 pricing trends, RIR transfer policies, RPKI and BGP security, IP blacklist management, and practical guides for buying, selling, and leasing IPv4 address blocks. Whether you are an ISP expanding your network, a cloud provider optimizing costs, or a broker navigating compliance requirements, you will find actionable insights here.
Should you lease or buy IPv4 addresses? Compare CAPEX vs OPEX, break-even timelines, and strategic factors to make the right IPv4 acquisition decision for your organization.
August 2026 IPv4 market: average $20.30/IP across 105 deals and 428K addresses. Prices down 21% YoY. ARIN leads volume at 47.6%. Full RIR and forecast data.
July 2026 IPv4 market: average $20.62/IP across 96 deals, down 25.7% YoY. 380K IPs traded. RIPE leads at 50% share. Year-end forecast: $19.02/IP.
Companies looking to operate as an ISP in Azerbaijan must submit ASN and IPv4 information during the IKTA registration process. This guide covers the actual technical requirements, the gap between minimum compliance and operational reality, and what it costs to get started in 2026.
H1 2026 IPv4 market report: average price $20.04/IP across 596 transactions and 5M addresses. Prices down 35.7% year-over-year. Full RIR and forecast analysis.
Q2 2026 IPv4 market: average price $20.16/IP across 312 transactions and 1.66M addresses. Prices down 30.5% year-over-year. Full RIR and forecast analysis.
June 2026 IPv4 market: 97 transactions, 580K IPs, $21.49 avg per IP — down 24% from June 2025. RIPE leads volume. Forecast: $20.44 by year-end.
May 2026 IPv4 market: 105 transactions, 402,688 IPs at $19.57 avg — down 32.3% year-over-year. ARIN leads volume at 50.5%. Year-end forecast: $18.26/IP.
April 2026 IPv4 market: 110 transactions, 678K IPs at $19.56 avg. Prices down 35% year-over-year. LACNIC premiums persist. Year-end forecast: $17.24/IP.