IPv6 address distribution: An alternative approach

Recently, IPv6 address management has attracted greater interest and discussion after proposals were made to introduce competition by having an alternative to the existing system of IPv6 address distribution. This paper describes an alternative approach for the distribution of IPv6 addresses called the Country Internet Registry (CIR) model. The proposed CIR model would serve in addition to the existing Regional Internet Registry (RIR) model so that the users can choose from whom they wish to obtain their IPv6 addresses. Alternative schemes introduced for IPv6 address allocation would facilitate in providing a competitive environment in IPv6 address management. This competitive environment would help-in making the RIR´s to be more responsive to user needs, help to overcome oversight if any by the RIRs, and provide enhanced services at a cheaper cost to the users.