In March, the number of IPv4 transfers increased compared to February. RIPE completed the highest number of transfers (657), followed by ARIN (480), APNIC (104) and LACNIC (10). Let’s take a closer look at what happened with each RIR: RIPE slightly decreased, with 657 transfers in March down from 714 in February. ARIN  had an increase in total transfers, with 480 in March as compared to 298 in February. APNIC had a minor drop from 133 transfers in February to 104 in March. LACNIC’s transfer numbers slightly decreased, going down to 10 in March from 14 in February. You can visit our dedi ..read more

With the Czech government’s recent resolution to discontinue IPv4 in favor of IPv6 for state-provided web services, a significant question arises: Are we witnessing the end of IPv4? The truth is nuanced. While this move by the Czech government, as reported by CZ.NIC and echoed by discussions in the APNIC community, highlights a robust push towards IPv6, it does not mean IPv4 will be immediately phased out. This step is part of a broader, gradual shift to IPv6, acknowledging the complexity and extended timeline required for a full transition. IPv6 was developed to address the exhaustion of IPv4 ..read more

Internet technology has rapidly advanced, making it essential to improve IP address systems. IPv6, the sixth version of IP addresses, is the key solution for modern internet needs, especially for mobile networks. In this article, we’ll explore how IPv6 offers better compatibility with mobile networks compared to IPv4 Table of Contents The Rise of IPv6 in Mobile Technology What are the IPv4 Limitations in Mobile Networks Why IPv6 Time For Businesses To Adapt Frequently Asked Questions The Rise of IPv6 in Mobile Technology IPv6 represents a major leap forward from its predecessor, IPv4, by ad ..read more

In February, the number of IPv4 transfers increased compared to January. RIPE completed the highest number of transfers (714), followed by ARIN (298), APNIC (133) and LACNIC (14). Here’s a closer look at what happened with each RIR: RIPE had an increase in transfers, with 714 in February as compared to 256 in January. ARIN saw a rise in transfers, escalating to 298 in February from just 119 in January. APNIC transfers surged to 133 in February, up from 99 in January. LACNIC transfers rose to 14 in February, up from only 4 in January. For the latest and most comprehensive IPv4 transfer detail ..read more

An IPv4 Datagram Header is a crucial component of the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), which is used for routing Internet traffic and other packet-switched layer networks such as Ethernet. The header plays a significant role in ensuring the correct delivery of data across networks by providing essential information about the datagram (packet). Table of Contents Structure of the IPv4 Datagram Header Version (4 bits) Header Length (IHL) (4 bits) Type of Service (8 bits) Total Length (16 bits) Identification (16 bits) Flags (3 bits) Fragment Offset (13 bits) Time to Live (TTL) (8 bits) Proto ..read more

Alpha Infolab, Inc. is delighted to announce that the company has played a key role in enabling the procurement of IPv4 addresses for Neom. Neom is a brainchild of Saudi Crown Prince His Royal Highness Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, which is a ground breaking urban development initiative of the Government of Saudi Arabia. Neom, a pioneering initiative set to redefine urban living is a dream project poised to incorporate cutting-edge facilities such as a floating industrial complex, a global trade hub, luxurious tourist resorts and a linear city powered entirely by renewable energy. Dr. Ajay Goya ..read more

Starting February 1, 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced a new charge for public IPv4 addresses across all its services and regions. The charge is $0.005 per hour, for each public IPv4 address, whether in use or not. This decision reflects the increasing scarcity and rising acquisition costs of IPv4 addresses, aiming to encourage more efficient use and the transition to IPv6. The charge applies to various AWS services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and others that can have a public IPv4 ad ..read more

Table of Contents How is the price of IPv4 addresses determined? Why is there a need for IPv4 addresses when IPv6 addresses are available? Compatibility Issues  Legacy Systems  Migrating to IPv6  Can the cost of IPv4 addresses decrease in the future? What are the alternatives to purchasing expensive IPv4 addresses? IPv4 addresses are limited in number, with a total of approximately 4.3 billion addresses. Consider this: humans number just over 8 billion at present. When we compare this with the limited number of around 4.3 billion IPv4 addresses, it becomes evident that the ..read more

In January, the number of IPv4 transfers decreased compared to December. RIPE completed the highest number of transfers (256), followed by ARIN (119), APNIC (99) and LACNIC (4). Here’s a closer look at what happened with each RIR: RIPE had a decrease in transfers, with 256 in January as compared to 771 in December. ARIN had a minor drop from 222 transfers in December to 119 in January. APNIC slightly decreased, with 99 transfers in January down from 100 in December. LACNIC’s IPv4 address transfers decreased from 20 in December to just 4 in January. For those interested in the latest and most ..read more

Table of Contents Networking: What Is It? What is TCP/IP Model? How Does TCP/IP Work? Importance of Protocols in the TCP/IP Model Protocols in the TCP/IP Model Why Are Protocols Important? TCP/IP in Everyday Internet Use Networking: What Is It? Networking, in the world of computers, is akin to creating a system that enables computers to ‘talk’ to each other, much like how you would use a phone to chat with friends who are not physically near you. This system of communication can vary in size and complexity. For instance, if you have a few computers connected in your home or office, allow ..read more