4 Feb
2011
4 Feb
'11
12:11 p.m.
Robert, On Feb 3, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Robert Bonomi wrote:
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).
Correct. _They_ can can delegate "as they see fit", with no requirement to provide competing alternatives. ARIN, the delegatee, is not the 'monopolist' -- the party controlling the situation -- they are just a delagatee of the party who has the monopoly position.
An interesting perspective. Thanks! Regards, -drc