HOW DO I GET IP'S?

Tue Dec 10 22:44:59 UTC 1996

> 	Can anyone suggest a good way to get a CIDR block from the 
> internic?  We are two separate isps with separate ASNs, merged under one 
> corporation, 
> with one of them currently getting addresses from an upstream provider 
> (/20).  The problem is that in that location we are out of addresses, are 
> multi-homed, and 
> dissatisfied with our current provider.  We need addresses before we can 
> switch over, but the internic refuses to release any to us until we have 
> used another /20 from our current provider.  Thus, the internic has 
> forced us to use one carrier with poor service.  Legally, is this a 
> monopoly?  Has anyone started a class action suit? Can anyone help us?  
> 

Get new IP's from your new provider. Renumber fast. Change your DNS TTL
very low. Maybe have your new provider hold primary DNS in the meantime.

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