FAQ

As with every other commodity, the price of an IP address is dictated by supply and demand. There are always people who need IPv4 addresses, so they’ll pay what it takes to get them. It’s much harder to find a seller than a buyer though—which means prices tend to go up when demand is high.

When you’re new to IPv4, it may seem confusing and difficult. There are many nuances that need close attention when engaging in this activity. An experienced and reputable broker can assist the seller by determining which blocks are clean from impairment so there will be no discrepancies during the transfer process. Large corporations often rely on a trusted broker to handle all their procurement.

In nearly every IPv4 transaction, escrow agents step in to act as a third party intermediary—holding onto the buyer’s money until the transfer completes and validating that it was successful. In cases of failure, these intermediaries have ways of returning the buyer’s money if they so wish.

It varies depending on how well-prepared you are. When everything goes smoothly, transfers in the RIPE NCC region can happen within 1 to 2 weeks. For ARIN or APNIC, it usually takes about 1 to 2 months due to stricter rules and documentation requirements. LACNIC typically takes 1 to 2 months as well, as they require written confirmation from both parties before releasing the IP address.

Understanding the risks before you buy—that’s what we do. We scan for 24+ email blacklists and investigate routing history before advising on which risks are significant or easily resolved. We also check the type of company involved, its history, and beneficiaries to provide insight before you buy.

The consequences of having your IP address blacklisted can hurt your reputation and lower the value of what was once a great investment. Some temporary blacklistings are easy to solve, others can be a major problem. If this is the case for you, our team can help connect you with potential buyers who may accept blocks with irregularities.

It depends on whether you’re active in your legal jurisdiction. You need to be registered with your RIR—paying all fees associated with registering and transferring IP space. If you’re still registered as active and the IP addresses are under your company name, you may be able to make that sale happen. In merger/acquisition scenarios, new organizations take over ownership and must go through the transfer process.

You don’t need to worry about ARIN, APNIC, RIPE NCC or other registries taking back unused IPv4 space. There are policies in place that encourage transferring unused IP addresses to organizations that may need them. Registries generally only take back space after years without use or if a company has fraudulent intentions.

InterLIR Global’s marketplace offers a global platform to buy and sell IP addresses, with options available from Turkey, USA, Germany, Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay), Africa (Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, Angola, Ghana), and Asia (India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Thailand). Join InterLIR Global’s marketplace today.