/18 IPv4 blocks in the RIPE region
16,384 addresses. What this size is used for, and what it takes to buy or sell one.
A /18 is a large block by transfer-market standards. These move far less often than the smaller sizes, and each one is a substantial transaction.
DCXV brokers blocks of this size in the RIPE NCC region, with escrow and the registry paperwork handled.
Contact usWho buys this size
Large access networks, CDN operators, and organisations with genuine long-term addressing requirements.
What a transfer involves
- Agree terms with the counterparty, which we find and verify.
- Escrow opens and the buyer wires the funds.
- Both parties sign the RIPE NCC transfer agreement.
- The RIPE NCC audits the paperwork and records the transfer.
- Escrow releases the funds to the seller.
Questions and answers
- How many addresses is a /18?
16,384 IPv4 addresses.
- What does it cost to broker a /18 sale?
The fee is charged per address and depends on block size: EUR 2.00 per IP for /24 to /23, EUR 1.00 for /22 to /19, and EUR 0.50 for /18 to /14.
- How long does the transfer take?
A RIPE NCC transfer typically takes 5 to 14 business days once both parties have signed. Escrow can be opened within an hour of terms being agreed.
- Can this block be transferred again later?
Yes, after the 24-month holding period the RIPE NCC applies to space received through a transfer.
If you require assistance or have additional questions, please contact the managers or write to the support team at support@dcxv.com