RIPE NCC Sponsoring LIR

IP Addresses & Registry

Lease IPv4, IPv6 and AS numbers through Adminor as Sponsoring LIR. Complete management with reverse DNS, DNSSEC, RPKI and route objects. We run our own AS51701 with 100 Gbps backbone.

AS51701
Own AS number
100 Gbps
Backbone capacity
RPKI
Route Origin Validation
40+
Years in the industry

Everything you need for IP management

We handle the entire lifecycle — from application and allocation to ongoing DNS, routing and RPKI signing.

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IPv4 Addresses

Provider-independent /24 blocks with full reverse DNS, route objects and RPKI. Can be announced via any operator using BGP.

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IPv6 Allocation

Future-proof your network with IPv6. From /48 to /40 with complete delegation, reverse DNS and DNSSEC.

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AS Numbers

Your own autonomous system number for multihoming and full routing control. We create route objects and ROA automatically.

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RPKI & ROA

Protect your routing with Resource Public Key Infrastructure. We create and maintain ROA objects for all your prefixes.

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Reverse DNS & DNSSEC

Full rDNS delegation with DNSSEC signing for all your prefixes. IPv4 and IPv6. Automatic key rotation.

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Sponsoring LIR

We act as Sponsoring LIR with RIPE NCC. You avoid your own LIR membership while retaining control over your resources.

Transparent pricing

All prices in SEK excluding VAT. No lock-in beyond the calendar year. Setup fee covers the remaining calendar year.

Service Details Setup Annual fee
IPv4 /24 Popular
256 addresses, PI space
Reverse DNS, route objects, RPKI/ROA, LOA when needed 5 500 kr 5 500 kr
IPv6 /48
Standard allocation, 65,536 /64 subnets
Reverse DNS, DNSSEC, route objects, RPKI/ROA 3 500 kr 2 000 kr
IPv6 /44
Extended allocation, 1,048,576 /64 subnets
Reverse DNS, DNSSEC, route objects, RPKI/ROA 14 000 kr 8 500 kr
AS Number Popular
Own autonomous system number
Route objects, RPKI/ROA, peering support 3 500 kr 2 000 kr
DNS Zone
Forward or reverse
Primary DNS with DNSSEC, IPv4 + IPv6, anycast 750 kr
Sponsoring LIR
Per object in the RIPE database
Administrative management, contact person, abuse handling 2 000 kr
Abuse Handling
Per customer
We receive and forward abuse reports according to RIPE policy 500 kr
Reverse DNS Included
rDNS for delegated prefixes
IPv4 and IPv6, changes within minutes Included

From order to production

A simple process — we handle the paperwork with RIPE NCC so you can focus on your network.

Contact us

Tell us what resources you need. We help with sizing and documentation.

Documentation

You submit the application form, certificate of registration and contact details. We guide you through the process.

RIPE Registration

We register your resources with RIPE NCC, create route objects, rDNS delegation and RPKI/ROA.

Deployment

Your IP addresses are ready to be announced. We monitor routing and DNS on an ongoing basis.

Who needs their own IP resources?

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ISPs & Operators

Own IP blocks and AS numbers for multihoming, peering and full routing control. Eliminate dependence on a single upstream.

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Hosting Companies

IPv4 and IPv6 for your customers' servers. Reverse DNS delegation per customer and IP reputation management.

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Enterprises with Data Centers

Provider-independent addresses that follow you when switching providers. No IP migration when changing connections.

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Email Infrastructure

Own IP addresses with correct rDNS and IP reputation for high deliverability. Avoid shared blocks with poor reputation.

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Academic Institutions

Research networks and campus infrastructure with own allocations and flexible subnetting.

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Security Companies

Dedicated IP blocks for pentest infrastructure, honeypots and security monitoring with isolated routing.

Registry services with network expertise

Unlike pure registry providers, we operate our own AS number (AS51701), BGP routing and data centers in Stockholm. This means we understand the entire chain — from RIPE registration to actual traffic.

Combinable with other services

Our registry services integrate seamlessly with colocation, VPS and IT management. Announce your prefixes directly via our infrastructure or bring them to any operator.

Own AS number (AS51701)

We run our own BGP routing with MX204 routers and direct peering. No intermediaries — we understand routing in depth.

RPKI & DNSSEC as standard

All prefixes are signed with ROA and all DNS zones with DNSSEC. Security is included, not an add-on.

Expert support

Call or email — you talk to people who understand routing, DNS and RIPE policies.

40+ years in the industry

Adminor was founded in 1983. We have seen the internet grow from an academic experiment to critical societal infrastructure.

Transfer support

Move existing IP resources to us as Sponsoring LIR. We guide you through RIPE's transfer process.

Questions about IP registry

Answers to common questions about IP addresses, AS numbers and registry services.

As a Sponsoring LIR, Adminor handles your registration with RIPE NCC without you needing your own LIR membership (which costs approx. 1,400 EUR/year). We administer your IP resources, reverse DNS, route objects and contacts in the RIPE database. You retain full control and ownership of your addresses.

Yes, provider-independent (PI) addresses can be announced via any operator using BGP. We assist with route objects and Letter of Authorization (LOA) for your upstream provider. The addresses are yours and follow you regardless of where you place your infrastructure.

IPv4 allocations via the RIPE NCC transfer market typically take 2-4 weeks including due diligence. IPv6 allocations and AS numbers can be delivered within 1-5 business days as these resources are still available directly from RIPE.

RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) is a cryptographic method that protects BGP routing from prefix hijacking — someone unauthorized announcing your IP addresses. We create and maintain ROA objects (Route Origin Authorizations) for all your prefixes. More and more operators filter RPKI-invalid announcements, so without ROA you risk losing connectivity.

Yes, DNSSEC is included in all DNS zones at no extra cost. We handle key generation, signing and automatic rotation. Both forward and reverse zones are signed, which protects against DNS spoofing and cache poisoning.

Yes, we handle transfers of existing RIPE resources. Changing Sponsoring LIR requires consent from both parties. We guide you through the entire process — from contacting your current LIR to updating the RIPE database. A transfer typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Purchasing a /24 block (256 addresses) on the transfer market currently costs typically 6,000-9,000 EUR. Leasing through Adminor costs 5,500 kr/year (setup 5,500 kr), which is significantly cheaper and requires no capital investment. IPv4 prices have risen steadily since the RIPE NCC free pool was exhausted in 2019.

PA (Provider Aggregatable) addresses belong to your operator and do not follow you when switching providers. PI (Provider Independent) addresses belong to your organization and can be announced via any operator using BGP. PI addresses require their own AS number but provide full portability and protection against vendor lock-in. Adminor offers PI addresses via Sponsoring LIR.

Your own AS number is needed if you want to announce PI addresses via BGP, peer at internet exchange points like Netnod, or have multihoming (multiple connections) for redundancy. If you only need IP addresses for servers with a single operator, PA addresses are usually sufficient. We help you assess what fits best.

Why are IPv4 addresses scarce?

RIPE NCC distributed its last /22 allocation from the free pool back in 2019. Since then, new IPv4 addresses can only be acquired via the transfer market — meaning purchasing or leasing existing blocks from other holders. Prices have risen from approx. 15 EUR per address in 2019 to 25-35 EUR per address in 2025/2026, depending on block size and cleanliness.

A /24 (256 addresses) currently costs typically 6,000-9,000 EUR to buy on the transfer market. Leasing through a Sponsoring LIR like Adminor is significantly cheaper and requires no capital investment — you pay an annual fee and we handle all the administration.

RIPE's waiting list

Organizations that do not already have IPv4 addresses can join RIPE's waiting list for a /24 (the last allocation being made). The wait time is currently several years. Contact us if you want help joining the queue or acquiring addresses faster via the transfer market.

Lease instead of buying

Avoid the capital outlay of 50,000-75,000 SEK for a /24 block. Lease from 5,500 kr/year and keep the flexibility.

Clean IP reputation

We check all blocks against blocklists and RBLs before assignment. You avoid inheriting others' spam history.

Future-proof with dual-stack

Combine IPv4 leasing with an IPv6 allocation and dual-stack routing. We help you with the transition.

PA vs PI — which type suits you?

There are two main types of IP addresses in the RIPE region. The right choice depends on whether you want to change providers without changing addresses.

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PA — Provider Aggregatable

What: Addresses that belong to a LIR/ISP and are assigned onward to customers.
Advantages: Easier to obtain, often included in hosting agreements, no own BGP needed.
Disadvantages: Do not follow you when switching providers — you get new addresses and must update DNS, firewalls and client configuration.
Suits: Companies with simpler needs that do not plan to switch operators frequently.

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PI — Provider Independent

What: Addresses that belong to your organization, registered via a Sponsoring LIR (such as Adminor).
Advantages: Portable — follow you regardless of operator. Full control. Can be announced via BGP with any upstream.
Disadvantages: Requires own AS number and BGP setup, or an operator that announces on your behalf.
Suits: ISPs, hosting companies, enterprises with own data centers, and anyone who wants to avoid vendor lock-in.

Our network infrastructure

Adminor operates AS51701 with Juniper MX204 routers and redundant 100 Gbps backbone between our data centers in Stockholm. We have direct peering and transit agreements providing low latency and high availability.

Announce your prefixes through us

Customers with their own PI addresses and AS numbers can announce their prefixes directly via our infrastructure. We support BGP sessions, community-based traffic engineering and peering support at Netnod and STHIX.

AS51701

Own autonomous system since 2009. Registered with RIPE NCC with full RPKI signing. See PeeringDB

Netnod

Peering at Netnod IX in Stockholm — the Nordics' largest internet exchange point with 1,000+ connected networks.

STHIX

Peering at Stockholm Internet eXchange for additional redundancy and direct connectivity to Nordic and international networks.

Juniper MX204

Carrier-grade routers with 100GbE capacity, full BGP table and hardware-based packet forwarding.

Redundant transit

Multiple transit agreements for full redundancy. Automatic failover during outages. No single point of failure.

Need your own IP addresses?

Contact us for a quote. We help you size correctly and get started quickly.