8.4 Internet Registry
To become an Internet provider, you need to be able to communicate with an RIR. However, RIRs only accepts requests from LIRs. Therefore, it is first necessary to become an LIR.
8.4.1 Registration of a Local IR
The procedure and rules for LIR registration are described:
For RIPE in document RIPE 303 (Procedure for Becoming a Member of the RIPE NCC), which can be found at http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/internet-registries.html
For APNIC at http://www.apnic.net/member/membersteps.html
For ARIN at http://www.arin.net/membership/index.html
For LACNIC at http://lacnic.net/en/mem.html
For AfriNIC at http://www.afrinic.net
Three steps need to be taken to establish a new LIR:
1. Establishing an item about a local IR in the local IR list in RIR database.
2. Familiarizing yourself with registration procedures.
3. Concluding a business agreement to ensure that RIR starts sending you invoices.
