Press Releases

Press Releases

Organizations Urged to Stop Delaying IPv6 Deployment to Safeguard Future Growth of the Internet

European Commission funded survey finds 25% of ISPs now offer IPv6 services to consumers Organizations recognize IPv6 helps them stay ahead of competition but misconceptions around the cost of deployment are delaying adoption Vilnius, Lithuania, Internet Governance Forum, 15th September 2010 – The Number Resource Organization (NRO), the official representative of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) that oversee the… Read More

IPv6 Survey Results

IPv6 Survey Results This presentation is the summary report of the IPv6 Deployment Survey 2010 results. Results from a total of 1589 respondents from 140 countries/economies are included.

Number Resource Organization to Highlight the Importance of Global Adoption of IPv6 at Internet Governance Forum

Two workshops to be hosted by the NRO on ‘IPv6 Around the World’ and ‘Enhancing Transparency in Internet Governance’ Multi-stakeholder cooperation remains critical to the continued growth of the Internet Amsterdam, 9th September 2010 – The Number Resource Organization (NRO), made up of the world’s five Regional Internet Registries, will lead key discussions about Internet infrastructure at the Internet Governance… Read More

NRO and OECD Highlight that IPv6 Deployment is Too Slow

With only 8% of unallocated IPv4 addresses remaining, Governments are urged to take the lead in accelerating IPv6 adoption worldwide. AMSTERDAM, 13th April 2010 – The Number Resource Organization (NRO), comprised of the five Regional Internet Registries (1) (RIRs) that oversee the allocation of all Internet number resources, announced today it is urging governments to lead by example by making… Read More

Less than 10% of IPv4 Addresses Remain Unallocated, says Number Resource Organization

Deploying IPv6 – the next generation of the Internet Protocol – is vital to the continued development of the Internet AMSTERDAM – The Number Resource Organization (NRO), the official representative of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) that oversee the allocation of all Internet number resources, announced today that less than 10 percent of available IPv4 addresses remain unallocated. This… Read More

Number Resource Organization Emphasizes Importance of Internet Resource Management in Developing Regions

Number Resource Organization Emphasises Importance of Internet Resource Management in Developing Regions A multi-stakeholder approach is vital to continued global development of the Internet Fair access to IP address blocks remains a priority for NRO The Number Resource Organization (NRO), formed by the world’s five Regional Internet Registries, will highlight the importance of fair and equitable access to Internet number… Read More

Internet Pavilion to Host Key Internet Discussions During the ITU Telecom World Conference

Washington, D.C. September 15, 2009 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the Internet Society (ISOC) and the Number Resource Organization (NRO) are joining forces to host the “Internet Pavilion” at the Telecom World Event, taking place from October 5-9. The three organizations are working together to raise awareness of the need maintain and reinforce a single, global,… Read More

NRO Press Release “IPv6 Growth Increases 300% in Two Years”

NRO Press Release “IPv6 Growth Increases 300% in Two Years” India and Other Developing Economies at the Forefront in Demanding IPv6 . Regional Internet Registries Urge IPv6 Readiness, Working Together Globally and Regionally to Ensure Smooth Transition Internet Governance Forum, Hyderabad, India, 2nd December 2008 – The Number Resource Organization (NRO), which is made up of the five Regional Internet… Read More

NRO Press Release “NRO Regrets the Lost Opportunity for Ethiopia to Host an AFRINIC Training and Meeting Event”

“NRO Regrets the Lost Opportunity for Ethiopia to Host an AFRINIC Training and Meeting Event “ The Number Resource Organisation (NRO), is an organization formed by the five Regional Internet address Registries which are responsible for the management of IP address space (IPv4 and IPv6) around the world. On behalf of its member AFRINIC, the NRO expresses its great concern… Read More