Become a member - FAQs
- Why join APNIC?
- Does becoming a Member guarantee that I will get address space?
- Is membership a suitable option for my organization?
- Can individuals become Members?
- What are APNIC membership categories?
- If my organization becomes a Member, will there be any other charges for IP addresses?
- What are the fees used for?
- Can memberships or resources be transferred to another company?
Why join APNIC?
Joining APNIC gives organizations access to all APNIC services, including requests for allocation and registration of Internet address resources and attendance at specialized training courses. APNIC membership also gives organizations a voice in regional Internet operations through participation the APNICs policy development process and voting rights at APNIC member meetings.
Does becoming a Member guarantee that I will get address space?
No. All requests for IP address space must be fully supported by documentation justifying the applicants request. Because IP address space is a shared public resource, it is only allocated on the basis of demonstrated need and on the condition that it will be used in accordance with APNIC allocation and assignment policies.
Is membership a suitable option for my organization?
APNIC membership is open to all organizations. However, membership does not mean your organization will automatically be eligible for address space. To promote better aggregation of routing information, APNIC has a minimum IPv4 allocation of a /22 (slash 22 1,024 IP numbers). If your organization is unlikely to need this many addresses in the near future, we recommend you obtain your IP addresses from your upstream Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- For information on IPv6 eligibility, see the IPv6 FAQ.
Can individuals become Members?
Yes.
- For more information, see Part IV of the APNIC By-laws.
What are APNIC membership categories?
APNIC has seven membership categories, generally determined by the amount of address space held, though member organizations can elect to join a higher category.
If an organization joining APNIC chooses the Associate Member tier and receives address space within the following 12 months, the membership tier will automatically be upgraded to a higher tier determined by the total address space held at the time of membership renewal.
- See How much does it cost for full details of categories, including the address holdings, fees, and voting rights.
If my organization becomes a Member, will there be any other charges for IP addresses?
The first time a Member requests IP address space, there is a one-time only IP resource application fee of AUD 3,169 (AUD 3,500 from 1 January 2010). While Members continue to pay annual membership fees and when allocation policy requirements are met, APNIC allocates subsequent IP address and AS numbers free of any additional charges.
What are the fees used for?
As APNIC is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization, all revenue is committed to the ongoing operation and development of the organization, including APNICs contractual commitment to ICANN and support for certain other Asia Pacific organization activities (as approved by EC or membership consensus).
Can memberships or resources be transferred to another company?
APNIC memberships and Internet resources are not automatically transferable. If your organization plans to alter its corporate structure (such as by acquisition, corporate reorganization, or change in corporate control) please review APNIC's transfer procedures first.
- See Transfer of Resources for more information.