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Dear RIPE NCC members,
We have opened Phase 1 of the Charging Scheme Consultation and invite
your feedback on two proposed models for the annual fee, which
represents the significant majority of the RIPE NCC’s income.
*What we are consulting on in Phase 1*
The RIPE NCC’s income from members consists of two parts - together they
make up the Membership Fee:
1.
Annual Fee - the main part of our income
2.
Additional Fees - currently these are ASN fees, independent
assignment fees and other one-off charges
In Phase 1, our focus is only on the annual fee, because this is the
foundation of the Charging Scheme and the key element for our long-term
financial stability.
We are asking for your input on two possible annual fee models:
- Model A – Category-based model
- Model B – Formula-based model
For each model, we have published an explanation and an interactive
calculator so you can see how your annual fee would be calculated and
explore different scenarios based on your IPv4 and IPv6 holdings.
You can find the consultation details and the calculators
at:https://www.ripe.net/s/cs-model-consultation-phase-1/
<https://www.ripe.net/s/cs-model-consultation-phase-1/>
*What feedback we would like to hear*
At this stage, we are interested in how the models work in practice, not
in fixing the final revenue amount.
The figures you see are illustrative and not final.
We would particularly value your views on questions such as:
- Are there too many categories in Model A, or too few?
- Are the category boundaries appropriate
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- Is a formula-based approach (Model B) preferable to a category-based one?
- Does the current formula setup make sense, or are there better options?
- Do the models adequately reflect the principles defined by the
Charging Scheme Task Force, especially the principle of equity?
- Are there any issues you can see that we’ve overlooked?
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Both models are still drafts. Your feedback now is essential before we
further develop the models.
Please share your input on the Members Discuss mailing list by the end
of January 2026.
We will of course follow discussions and we will address queries and
comments in early January after the holiday season.
*Next steps in the consultation*
This consultation is part of a three-phase process:
- Phase 1 (now): Consult on two annual fee models (A and B), with
calculators – published Dec 2025
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- Phase 2: Consult on separate fees (e.g. ASN and independent resource
fees) – planned for Jan/Feb 2026
- Phase 3: Publish a combined Charging Scheme proposal (Annual Fee +
separate fees) that incorporates member feedback from Phases 1 and 2 –
planned for April 2026
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The final Charging Scheme proposal will be presented for a vote at the
RIPE NCC General Meeting in May 2026.
I strongly encourage you to review the two models, use the calculators,
and share your perspective. Your participation is vital in helping us
develop a Charging Scheme that is stable, transparent and equitable.
Kind regards,
Simon-Jan HaytinkChief Financial OfficerRIPE NCC
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