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