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Membership

AFRINIC Members are using IPv6, IPv4 and AS Numbers in the African region to:
Build top-notch infrastructure
Reshape the economy
Develop the Internet
Bridge the technology gap
Build capacity
Connect billion users online

Become an AFRINIC Member

Benefits

Determine your AFRINIC membership type which can be that of a Local Internet Registry (LIR) or End User (EU).

View AFRINIC Resource Request Criteria

Fees & Categories

Membership fees are based on the size of the address space and operations of the organisation. Check the fee schedule for details.

Fee Schedule

Eligibility

Demonstrate your IP addressing needs by submitting documentation conforming to the community-approved RIR policies.

View Policies

Documents

Gather the corporate and network planning details needed to evaluate your application quickly and efficiently.

Guidebook

Discounts

AFRINIC offers specific resource fee discounts (such as for educational networks) once eligibility is verified by hostmasters.

Discounts Info

Checklist

Ensure your organization meets the requirements before registering on the New Membership Registration Portal.

Checklist

Verification

Application Portal

Before submitting, verify your resource eligibility, review the policy manuals, and ensure you have all documentation prepared.

Resource Requirements & Checklist

To request IP resources or Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs), verify that your network meets the specific criteria below:

Autonomous System Number (ASN) Criteria

  • Be an AFRINIC member in good standing or be in the process of becoming an AFRINIC member.
  • Should be multihomed (peering with two different ASes), or planning to be in the near future.
  • Has a single, clearly defined routing policy that is different from the organisation's upstream routing policies.
  • Holds at least a /24 IPv4 or /48 IPv6 from an LIR or is seeking its first IP delegation from AFRINIC.

IPv4 Allocation Criteria

  • Be an AFRINIC member in good standing or be in the process of becoming an AFRINIC member.
  • Have a plan to use at least a /23 within the next 8 months.
  • Can demonstrate the existence of network infrastructure in Africa.
  • Have a valid service license in the country of operation, if a license is required.

IPv6 Allocation Criteria

  • Should not be an end site (must plan to assign sub-allocations).
  • Should be a Local Internet Registry (LIR).
  • Plan to provide IPv6 connectivity to organizations in the AFRINIC region.
  • Plan to assign a reasonable number of /48's to end-sites in the AFRINIC region within 12 months.

Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Allocation

  • Provide evidence of legal presence in Africa. If the IXP is not a legally registered entity, another organisation may represent it.
  • Provide the ASNs and contact details of at least three BGP peers and/or the signed MoU by the peers.
  • Provide evidence showing that the IXP is public and open.

Assigned Anycast Criteria

  • Be an AFRINIC member in good standing or be in the process of becoming an AFRINIC member.
  • The IP resource will be used for the sole purpose of providing anycast services.
  • Have upstream international connectivity or transit.
  • Have a network plan with details of the location for all the nodes.
  • Provide a detailed description of network routing plans.

Multinational Organisations (MNCs)

AFRINIC conducts comprehensive due diligence on membership and IP resource requests coming from global operators headquartered outside the AFRINIC service region but with a local presence on the continent.

New Membership Request

Adapted checklist for global operators head-offices to ensure successful and fast evaluations.

Learn about New IPv4 Requests for Multinationals

Additional IP Resources

Conditions and business rules for global members needing further allocation under IPv4 Softlanding.

Learn about Additional IPv4 Softlanding Requests