ARIN Bits: June 2025

By Christina Paladeau – Social Media and Content Specialist

The summer edition of ARIN Bits rolls in with a sizeable wave of updates from our second quarter and details about upcoming items, including: the 2025 ARIN Elections cycle, new training opportunities, enhanced services, community participation and funding opportunities, industry events and Caribbean outreach on our calendar, and much more. Read on to learn about the important happenings at ARIN and in our community.

Missed any previous editions? Find all past ARIN Bits posted on the blog.

In This Edition

• Submit Your Self-Nomination for the NRO Number Council
• Explore Training for New Customers with ARIN Academy
• Check Out New Features Added to ARIN’s Site and Services
• Prepare for Origin AS Retirement
• Read the 2024 ARIN Annual Report
• View the ARIN 55 Meeting Report
• Get Ready for ARIN 56
• Apply for the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program
• Connect with ARIN’s Caribbean Outreach Efforts
• ARIN on the Road Technical Forum
• Learn About Requesting Resources as an Individual
• Stay Up to Date on the ICP-2 Review Process
• Plan for the 2026 Fee Increase
• Find ARIN at Upcoming Industry Meetings and Community Events
• Current Draft Policies and Proposals
• Recent Posts on the ARIN Blog

Submit Your Self-Nomination for the NRO Number Council

Nominations for the ARIN Board of Trustees and Advisory Council have closed, but if you’re interested in a leadership position with a global scope, now is your chance to take the next step. ARIN is still accepting nominations to fill one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). For all bodies, the candidates elected to full terms in the 2025 ARIN Elections will serve three-year terms beginning 1 January 2026, and incumbents may be reelected for consecutive terms.

Any individual may submit a self-nomination — association with a General Member organization is not required. Read the Call for Nominations announcement and Nominations 101 blog post for more information, to access the NRO NC nomination application, and to view requirements, expected qualifications, and responsibilities for ARIN’s elected positions.

The call for nominations for the NRO NC will close Monday, 14 July. Submit yours today!

Watch the Leadership Development Series

If you’re looking to take on a leadership role in the ARIN community — or just get a better understanding of how you can participate without running for office — our on-demand Leadership Development Series makes it easy and convenient to learn about the process. These two short instructional videos on governance and policy explain how ARIN fits into the larger Internet governance community, our election cycle, the composition and responsibilities of the ARIN Board and AC, and how you can get involved.

A Reminder About Voting

Voting in ARIN Elections is open to the Voting Contacts of General Members in Good Standing in place 45 days before the elections. If you want to vote this fall, please be sure to update your organization’s Voting Contact information by Thursday, 23 October. If your organization is currently a Service Member but would like to participate in ARIN Elections, please log in to your ARIN Online account and submit your request to be a General Member before the deadline to establish voter eligibility on Monday, 15 September.

Stay Up-to-Date on ARIN Elections

Are you on the General Members mailing list? Join now to take part in important conversations on topics related to the governance of ARIN, including discussions about the 2025 election cycle now underway. Subscription to this list is limited to General Members, Trustees, and key ARIN staff. Learn more and subscribe with an email address associated with an ARIN General Member organization by visiting our Mailing Lists webpage.

Explore Training for New Customers with ARIN Academy

In May, we launched ARIN’s free, interactive e-learning platform, ARIN Academy, to provide accessible, educational resources for the ARIN community. The platform debuts with two courses developed to provide immediate value to our new customers:

• Getting Started with ARIN: A walkthrough of fundamental concepts and best practices for navigating and using ARIN’s customer account management portal, ARIN Online, focused on account setup and creation of Points of Contact and Organization records.
• Using ARIN’s Hosted RPKI: An overview of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) that provides a clear understanding of RPKI’s role in enhancing Internet routing security and how your organization can use ARIN’s Hosted RPKI services.

More content about ARIN and its services is slated for future release. For more information about ARIN Academy and to enroll in courses, visit arin.net/training. Questions or comments? Email us at training@arin.net. 

Check Out New Features Added to ARIN’s Site and Services

May 2025 was a busy month for the ARIN Engineering team, with two releases introducing multiple new features to ARIN Online and other services:

• New Terms of Service: As of 19 May, ARIN has updated its Terms of Service to version 1.1 to incorporate ARIN’s new learning management system, ARIN Academy.
• Improved Ask ARIN Functionality: Functionality has been significantly improved for the Ask ARIN support feature in ARIN Online, allowing web users to associate their ticket with an Org ID via a new Org ID selector, share tickets with others in their organization using a new Shared Ticket checkbox, and more easily categorize their requests with an upgraded topic selection featuring radio buttons and helpful descriptions.
• Enriched RDAP API Search Capabilities: As of 21 May, ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) service has been enhanced to allow users to make new queries equivalent to those available through the Whois-RWS service API. Learn more about these new calls and why now is the time to switch to RDAP in our recent blog post: Leveraging New Features in ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol API.
• ASPA Added to OT&E: ARIN’s Operational Test & Evaluation environment now includes Autonomous System Provider Authorization (ASPA) functionality in both the user interface and RESTful API.

Prepare for Origin AS Retirement

The Origin Autonomous System (Origin AS) field will be officially removed from the ARIN database on 28 July. This change follows the ARIN Board of Trustees’ July 2023 adoption of policy ARIN-2021-8, which called for the deprecation of the “Autonomous System Originations” field.

We recommend any customers who query the Origin AS database for routing security or operational purposes to transition to a more modern and secure alternative such as RPKI or the Internet Routing Registry (IRR). These tools provide more reliable and secure options for managing and verifying routing information.

For more information on Origin AS and how your organization can prepare for its retirement, read this post on the ARIN Blog.

Read the 2024 ARIN Annual Report

After the end of each fiscal year, ARIN staff compiles and publishes an annual report. Last year ARIN made significant improvements and advancements across the organization — enhancing existing tools, streamlining services, and modernizing outdated systems — to deliver top-tier services, expand our community engagement, and strengthen our organization’s resilience. Take a look at the 2024 annual report to learn more about them. The report shares information about the activities of the ARIN staff, Board of Trustees, and Advisory Council, as well as ARIN’s activities within the global Internet community. You’ll find updates from our President and CEO and the Chair of ARIN’s Board of Trustees, a summary of 2024 accomplishments, departmental highlights, and much more. Thank you to everyone who supported us in reaching our organizational objectives during 2024!

The 2024 ARIN Annual Report is available for download at: https://www.arin.net/about/corporate/annual/reports/2024_annualreport.pdf.

View the ARIN 55 Meeting Report

The ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting Report, including presentations, links to daily recaps on our blog, transcripts, and webcast archives, is available on our website. Thank you to everyone who participated in person or virtually at ARIN 54 and made it a success!

Get Ready for ARIN 56

Speaking of ARIN meetings, please plan to join us for ARIN 56, taking place directly after NANOG 95 on 30-31 October in Arlington, Texas, and online, so you can continue participating in this critical part of ARIN’s Policy Development Process. Registration will open in early August; stay tuned to the ARIN Announce mailing list and our social media channels for details.

Enhance Your Involvement with an ARIN 56 Sponsorship

Sponsoring an ARIN meeting is a great way for your organization to:

• Showcase your leadership in the Internet ecosystem.
• Amplify your brand to an influential and engaged audience.
• Support the transparent, community-driven policy development processes that support the foundation of Internet infrastructure.

If you’re interested in sponsoring ARIN 56, visit our Sponsorship page for details on the costs and sponsor benefits. We offer a range of sponsorship packages each designed to provide high-value exposure, recognition, and direct engagement with the ARIN community and to meet your organization’s objectives and budget.

Apply for the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program

Are you interested in meeting other members of the ARIN community, getting an in-depth introduction to the ARIN organization and Policy Development Process (PDP), and preparing to actively participate in the ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting — all with the mentorship of an experienced ARIN community member? Consider applying for the next ARIN Fellowship Program! This fall’s program includes virtual sessions before and after ARIN 56 in Arlington, Texas, and Fellows may be selected to attend the full meeting either virtually or in person (at the discretion of the Fellowship Selection Committee).

The call for applications will open on Tuesday, 8 July, and run through Thursday, 24 July. In the meantime, check out the blog for stories from past programs and participants to get a feel for what being an ARIN Fellow is all about.

Connect with ARIN’s Caribbean Outreach Efforts

On the heels of the inaugural ARIN Diplomatic Forum held in May 2025, ARIN’s Government Affairs Department has a busy Caribbean outreach schedule lined up for the second half of 2025. From regional forums to international diplomatic engagement, ARIN’s calendar is packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and contribute to Caribbean digital advancement. Read the recent blog post by our Director of Caribbean Affairs for an overview of the key events the team will be participating in to help foster a robust, secure, and interconnected Internet throughout the region.

ARIN on the Road Technical Forum

ARIN on the Road’s next stop of 2025 is Antigua! The ARIN on the Road Technical Forum will take place in Saint John’s, Antigua, on 10 July. This forum will offer insight into ARIN’s services, including routing security tools, as well as the opportunity for technical professionals to share knowledge and best practices. Topics include ARIN background information and utilizing RPKI to secure network routing. Director of Customer Technical Services Brad Gorman and Director of Caribbean Affairs Bevil Wooding will be presenting and facilitating discussion. Need more reasons to attend? We shared five on the blog.

Register now (for free) to save your seat: ARIN on the Road: Antigua.

Learn About Requesting Resources as an Individual

Whether you’re a sole proprietor, freelancer, or single-person business owner within ARIN’s region, we want you to understand your options for requesting Internet number resources. Read our recent blog post on eligible business structures, documentation requirements, ensuring compliance and responsibility, and regional considerations to learn how you may qualify as an individual business entity and the steps involved in ensuring your eligibility.

Stay Up to Date on the ICP-2 Review Process

In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) asked the NRO Number Council (NRO NC), which fulfils the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), to establish and manage a process to update the Internet Coordination Policy (ICP-2): Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries document. The open and transparent process to modify ICP-2 is now in its review stage, following the Community Feedback on the Draft RIR Governance Document period, which collected comments from the Regional Internet Registry communities and the ICANN public comment process from 14 April to 27 May 2025.

The ASO AC will discuss the feedback received, use it to inform the next draft, and work with the NRO EC to publish and present the amended draft for review to the RIR and ICANN communities at upcoming meetings and other NRO and RIR publication channels in the later months of 2025. Details on the next steps in the review process will be published on the NRO website in the coming weeks. Once all reviews and edits are completed, the process will move to the Approval and Adoption stage, in which the ASO AC’s recommended document will be delivered to the NRO EC for its consideration. The NRO EC and ICANN will determine the procedures for approval and adoption.

Full details on the globally coordinated, regional review process and outcomes are available on the NRO website.

Plan for the 2026 Fee Increase

At its meeting on 27 April 2025, and in conformance with the new Registration Services Plan (RSP) Fee Schedule, the Board of Trustees approved a 5 percent increase to RSP fees for 2026. The new fee schedule is available at: 2026 Fee Schedule. You can view the estimated annual fee for your organization by using the Fee Estimate Calculator when logged in to ARIN Online.

This change was approved to support ARIN’s long-term financial strategy, which aims to align operating costs with revenues while maintaining tight cost control targets for the organization through 2030.

If you have questions, please contact fee-inquiries@arin.net or submit via Ask ARIN while logged in to your ARIN Online account.

Find ARIN at Upcoming Industry Meetings and Community Events

In addition to our biannual Public Policy and Members Meetings, we host and attend many other community events where you can join us to hear updates and presentations, ask us questions, get help with your ARIN account and resources, and more. Here’s where you can find us in the next few months:

• World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) | 7-11 July | Geneva, Switzerland
• ARIN Law Enforcement Symposium | 8-9 July | Saint John’s, Antigua
• ARIN on the Road Technical Forum | 10 July | Saint John’s, Antigua
• CANTO Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition |13-16 July | Nassau, Bahamas
• Midwest Peering Summit | 15-16 July | St. Paul, Minnesota
• Information Systems Security Association — Los Angeles | 16 July | Los Angeles, California
• 21st Caribbean Internet Governance Forum | 20-22 August | Varadero, Cuba
• CTU/ARIN/LACNIC Policy Forum | 22 August | TBD/Virtual
• CaribNOG 30 | 18-19 September | Roseau, Dominica

For a full list of the events ARIN will be participating in, visit our Community Event Calendar online.

Benefits of Role vs. Person Points of Contact

There are two different types of Point of Contact (POC) handles, which are used to manage an organization’s records with ARIN. Choosing to use a Role POC instead of a Person POC handle is considered best practice and offers these advantages:

• Multiple Accounts: Unlike a Person POC handle, a Role POC handle may have more than one ARIN Online account linked to it.
• Simple Transitions: Role POC handles enable efficient transitions when adding and removing users. For example, if the authoritative POC for your organization is a Person POC and they leave without updating the record, the new user would need to perform an Organization Recovery — a ticketed request requiring evaluation by ARIN staff and a $100 nonrefundable transaction fee. Whereas, if the authoritative POC is a Role POC, the new user would simply need access to the email address of the Role POC to assume authority.
• Maintain Privacy: Using a Role POC allows for privacy in ARIN’s Whois by displaying a role name such as “NOC Team” instead of an individual’s name.

Canadian Tax ID Fields Added to Org Create

When you request Internet number resources ARIN may ask you to provide certain documentation to confirm your eligibility. As part of our commitment to accurate and compliant registry data, we are aligning with jurisdictional requirements for organizations operating in Canada. We’ve recently added fields to the Organization ID request form to collect business registration identifiers, such as the Canada Revenue Agency Business Number (CRA BN) or Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ). This information helps ensure ARIN meets its responsibilities as a Regional Internet Registry and supports the integrity of Internet number resource management in the region.

Current Draft Policies and Proposals

Find the status of current policy discussions on our website and subscribe to the ARIN-PPML (Public Policy Mailing List) to voice your opinions. Remember, membership is not required to participate!

Recent Posts on the ARIN Blog

• Understanding Customer Delegation Actions in the ARIN Registry
• Leveraging New Features in ARIN’s Registration Data Access Protocol API
• ARIN Elections 2025: Nominations 101
• ARIN Ramps Up Caribbean Outreach for the Second Half of 2025
• Evolving Diplomacy in the Digital Age: A Recap of the Inaugural ARIN Government Affairs Department Diplomatic Forum
• Can I request Internet number resources as an individual?
• The Invisible War: Why Securing the Internet Is Everyone’s Responsibility
• Apply for a 2025 ARIN Community Grant
• Revising ICP-2: Scope, Expectations, and Next Steps
• ARIN 55 Day 3 Recap
• ARIN 55 Day 2 Recap
• ARIN 55 Day 1 Recap
• Sustainability at ARIN Meetings
• Equality at ARIN: Fairness, Opportunity, and Excellence in the Workplace
• Get to Know the Draft Policies Up for Discussion at ARIN 55
• Diversity at ARIN: Expanding Opportunities for a Stronger Organization
• The End of Origin AS Is Near

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