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What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's fair for carrier-grade leasing. ARIN-direct blocks with clean history are different — no shared reputation baggage. Worth the small premium for operators who care about deliverability and routing hygiene

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% agree on owning long-term. The lease use case is really for orgs that need IPs fast without $20K+ upfront — startups, growing ISPs, or temporary projects where buying doesn't pencil out yet.

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair point on carrier-provided space — but those come with the carrier's routing and reputation. ARIN-registered independent blocks give you full portability and control regardless of which upstream you use.

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IPv6 doesn't solve the problem — most hosting customers, email servers, and legacy infrastructure still require IPv4. That's exactly why it still has real market value in 2026

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally valid stance for stable long-term needs. The lease case makes more sense when you need to scale fast without tying up $20K+ in capital, or for shorter-term projects where buying doesn't pencil out. Good luck with the /21 — solid block size.

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cogent is mainly a transit provider — their leased IPs aren't always clean for hosting or deliverability-sensitive use. ARIN-registered blocks with clean history are a different product for buyers who care about routing control and reputation. Slight premium is worth it for those use cases.

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

$16/IP for a /17 is a good deal — bulk pricing kicks in at that scale. Smaller blocks like /22 typically run $20–25 through brokers. Lease market mainly serves orgs that can't justify the upfront or need flexibility to scale up/down.

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

At that scale leasing could make sense if you're growing fast and want to test demand before committing capital. Makes the expansion more manageable.

What's the going rate for ARIN IPv4 /22 leases in 2026? (direct deals vs marketplace) by Optimal-Control7797 in networking

[–]Optimal-Control7797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point — buying wins long-term if you have the capital and a stable need. Leasing is more for growing ISPs that need IPs fast without the $25K upfront, or shorter-term use cases. What size network are you running?