[Apnic-announce] Next phase of transition to four-byte AS numbers now active

[Sam Dickinson <sam@apnic.net>]

Dear colleagues

APNIC has now implemented the next phase of the transition to four-byte
AS numbers.

Beginning today, APNIC assigns four-byte AS numbers by default when
receiving requests for AS numbers. Two-byte AS numbers will only be
assigned if the applicant can demonstrate that a four-byte only AS
number is unsuitable.

For more information on the implementation phases of the four-byte AS
number policy, please see section 6.3 of:

    Policies for Autonomous System number management in the Asia
    Pacific region
    http://www.apnic.net/asn-policy


To learn more about how the transition to four-byte AS numbers may
affect your network, see:

    http://icons.apnic.net/asn


If you have any questions, please contact:

    helpdesk@apnic.net


Regards

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Samantha Dickinson                     email:           sam@apnic.net
Policy Development Manager, APNIC        sip:      sam@voip.apnic.net
http://www.apnic.net                   phone:         +61 7 3858 3100