3 Feb
2011
3 Feb
'11
8:42 p.m.
Robert, On Feb 3, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Robert Bonomi wrote:
Abssolutely *NOT*. their unique status derives from the actions of a contractor "faithfully executing" it's duties on the behalf of the U.S. Gov't. 'Antitrust' does not apply to the Gov't, nor to those acting on its behalf, nor to anyone operating a government-sanctioned monopoly.
As far as I am aware, the USG contract is with ICANN, not ARIN (see http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/iana/ianacontract_081406.pdf, section C.2.2.1.3).
What about the other RIRs worldwide?
They're outside U.S. jurisdiction. Sherman Acg 2 is irrelevant to their operation.
The question was about other RIRs. Other countries have anti-monopoly/anti-cartel laws. Regards, -drc