IPv4 Addresses in the AFRINIC Region
InterLIR Global facilitates IPv4 transactions for the AFRINIC region — Africa. Buy or lease IPv4 blocks for regional routing, hosting, and infrastructure needs.
AFRINIC-registered blocks geolocate to African countries, enabling local routing and correct geo-identification for regional services.
Organizations needing IPv4 space for African operations can lease without a full RIR transfer, with LOA delivery after verification.
Internet infrastructure across Africa is expanding with mobile networks, data centers, and cloud adoption. Demand for local IPv4 space is increasing.
All AFRINIC transactions follow AFRINIC policies. InterLIR Global conducts KYC on all parties before proceeding.
IPv4 in the AFRINIC Region
AFRINIC (African Network Information Centre) is the Regional Internet Registry for Africa. AFRINIC administers IPv4 (and IPv6) address allocations for the African continent, including Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and many island territories.
African internet adoption is growing rapidly, driven by mobile connectivity, cloud migration, and expanding data center capacity. Organizations building infrastructure for the African market increasingly need AFRINIC-registered address space for correct routing and geolocation.
Available Operations
| Operation | Available |
|---|---|
| Lease IPv4 (sub-assignment, no transfer) | Yes |
| Buy IPv4 (AFRINIC-to-AFRINIC transfer) | Consult — availability depends on current AFRINIC policies |
| Sell IPv4 (AFRINIC-to-AFRINIC transfer) | Consult — availability depends on current AFRINIC policies |
| Lease out your AFRINIC IPv4 block | Yes |
| Inter-RIR transfer | Limited — consult with us for current policy status |
Note: AFRINIC transfer policies have been subject to change. Please contact us to confirm current availability before committing to a purchase transaction.
Transfer Process and Requirements
Transactions in the AFRINIC region follow AFRINIC’s published policies:
- Parties must comply with AFRINIC membership or resource holder requirements
- Identity and company verification is required
- Resources must be free of disputes and open compliance issues
- InterLIR Global reviews all documentation before submission
Given the evolving nature of AFRINIC policies, we recommend consulting with our team for the most current process requirements.
Supported Block Sizes
- Lease: /24 and larger, sub-assignment with LOA
- Purchase: subject to current AFRINIC policy — consult with us for current availability
- Block sizes and minimum units follow AFRINIC’s current policies
Transfer Timeline
- Leasing: LOA available within 24 hours after successful verification
- Purchase transfers: Timeline varies and is subject to AFRINIC’s current review process — contact us for an estimate
Why AFRINIC Space Matters
For organizations building regional infrastructure in Africa — telecom operators, mobile internet providers, cloud platforms, and content delivery networks — AFRINIC-registered address space ensures correct geolocation and local routing acceptance. Local space also reduces dependency on tunneling or proxy arrangements for serving African users.
Other Regions
Also operating in RIPE NCC, ARIN, APNIC, and LACNIC.
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