How much IPv4 addresses are worth in 2026, with market pricing, leasing dynamics and structural scarcity shaping digital capital value.
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Internet governance news and analysis, from the movers and shakers of the internet, and influential companies and institutions.
A factual look at how IPv4 exhaustion unfolded and reshaped internet governance worldwide over three decades.
How businesses can calculate fair value for IPv4 blocks during audits, covering ownership proof, market pricing, risk and sustainability.
US Treasury removes sanctions on three executives tied to spyware consortium Intellexa, prompting debate on policy and oversight.
RIRs play a key role in IP address allocation but lack enforcement power, raising governance questions amid disputes like the AFRINIC case.
Larus will participate in PTC’26, the global connectivity event in Hawai‘i, showcasing their IPv4 solutions and network infrastructure.
Trump plans to consult Elon Musk on using Starlink to restore Iran’s internet amid widespread protest and government blackout.
IRAQ-IXP growth to nearly 30 networks and rising traffic highlights Iraq’s emergence as a regional digital hub with lower latency access.
Apple led the global smartphone market in 2025 with a 20 % share as shipments grew 2 %, but industry headwinds may slow growth in 2026.
Vodafone Idea’s AGR liabilities are frozen with reduced annual payouts, helping stability now while structural.
Exploring structural, policy and organisational barriers that prevent ISPs from capturing IPv4 revenue opportunities.
IPv4 scarcity and fixed supply have pushed IP address prices up, turning technical resources into valuable digital assets worldwide.