APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) is the Regional Internet Registry serving the Asia-Pacific region—the world's largest internet user base.
APNIC's Role
APNIC allocates and manages Internet number resources (IPv4, IPv6, and ASNs) for 56 countries and territories across Asia and the Pacific.
Based in Brisbane, Australia, APNIC serves a region with over 4 billion people and the fastest-growing internet populations.
APNIC Service Region
APNIC covers a vast and diverse region:
East Asia
East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
South Asia
South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan)
Oceania
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands)
IPv4 in Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region has the highest IPv4 demand due to rapid internet growth. APNIC exhausted its general IPv4 pool in 2011 and now only provides small allocations from a \"last /8\" policy.
This makes the secondary market especially important for businesses expanding in Asia-Pacific.
High Demand Region
The Asia-Pacific region has the highest IPv4 demand globally. Secondary market access is essential for expansion.
APNIC Transfer Policies
APNIC allows IPv4 transfers between members and inter-RIR transfers with compatible registries.