Leading Authority & Blog for Global IPv4 & IPv6 News

Brander Group is the most trusted IPv4 blog for the latest trends, analysis and market dynamics. Our analytics gather and evaluate IPv4 transfer data from ARIN, RIPE and APNIC and share the research with the rest of the world.  We also write about related topics in the network infrastructure industry.

Louisiana's BEAD Funds

Louisiana’s pre qualifies 33 internet service providers, including major tier 1 carriers, to participate in their $1.3 Billion BEAD Funding allocations

Where is IPv4 Availability Heading in Late 2024

On average, the 143 requests in 2024 surpass the average 137 between 2022 and 2023, showing signs of stability and possible growth

Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike’s overisght of a software update attributes to an outage that crashes Microsoft Systems affecting clients around the world. Damages are estimated close to $1 Billion

What are Spamhaus DROP lists? A tool for blocking hazardous IP traffic and protecting against spam, cyber-crime, and malicious activities.

RIPE Provider Aggregatable Provider Independent PI IPv4

RIPE Provider Aggregatable (PA) & Provider Independent (PI) IPv4 Addresses serve distinct purposes within the internet addressing landscape.

Recent Dip in Demand Creates IPv4 Buying Opportunity

There has been significant dip in IPv4 transfer requests. In June of 2024, request dropped -20% to 113 as compared to the month prior at 142.  This yeas average has dropped to around 146 transfer requests per month, so June fell short around -22%.

The Biden-Harris administration has approved the second phase of Colorado’s & New Hampshire’s plans for its flagship broadband expansion program, raising the total number of approved states to nine, along with the District of Columbia. New Hampshire received $196 million & Colorado received $826 million

Comparing IPv4 Addresses & Bitcoin, the Rarest Digital Asset Classes

Similar to Bitcoin, IPv4 addresses continue to remain some of the rarest and most valuable asset classes in the world.  However, unlike other physical resources that are considered “rare” such as gold & diamonds, these digital assets share a unique quality….

IPv4 Blacklist Service SORBs Shuts Down

SORBS, the pioneering spam email & IPv4 blacklist service, has shut down, marking an end of an era for free and open-source software.

The OMB IPv6 Mandate: How it is Progressing in 2024

The U.S. Federal Government’s mandate to adopt IPv6 by fiscal year ending 2025. Recent developments and projections for the OMB IPv6 mandate.