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A side-by-side look at how leasing and buying compare across the factors that matter most.
The most common objection to leasing IPv4 is the fear of losing your addresses — being at the mercy of a provider who could pull the rug at any time. On marketplace platforms, that concern is justified.
Prefixx is not a marketplace. We take a boutique approach: every partner is carefully vetted, and every lease comes with our no-revocation guarantee. Your address space is contracted for the full term — up to 36 – 60 months secured in advance — with clear terms that protect you.
We don't operate a spot market. We build long-term relationships with companies that value stability and predictability. The result is a leasing experience that gives you the control of ownership without the capital expenditure.
Explore leasing optionsBuying is the right choice when you want permanent ownership and full RIR registration in your company's name. Purchased blocks become a transferable asset on your balance sheet — with no ongoing costs after the one-time transaction.
Buying is especially well-suited if you're building long-term brand or sender reputation that needs to be permanently tied to your IP space, or if you need blocks across specific registries including inter-RIR transfers.
Prefixx charges zero buyer fees. Our commission is 100% paid by the seller, so as a buyer you only pay the block price and escrow fees.
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Leasing is ideal when you want long-term stability without the capital expenditure. Convert a large upfront cost into a predictable operational expense — while keeping the flexibility to scale up, scale down, or switch block sizes as your needs evolve.
It's also the fastest path to deployment. Even long-term leases can be provisioned within a day, compared to weeks for a full RIR transfer. Whether you need addresses for phased growth, a proof-of-concept, seasonal demand, or as a bridge while migrating to IPv6, leasing gives you options that buying simply can't.
With Prefixx, every lease includes LOA documentation, RPKI support, reverse DNS management and full White-Glove services at no additional cost.
Explore leasing optionsWe're not just brokers — we're hands-on IPv4 specialists with a team that's been in the data center and networking industry since 2007. Our boutique approach means you work directly with senior consultants who understand the technical, legal, and financial complexities of every transaction.
Our team will analyze your requirements and recommend the best approach — lease, buy, or a combination of both.
No. Every Prefixx lease comes with a no-revocation guarantee. Your address space is protected by contracted terms for the full agreement period — up to 60 months. We are not a marketplace; we carefully vet every partner and build long-term relationships, not short-term transactions.
Yes. Many companies start with a lease to get up and running quickly, then transition to a purchase when the time is right. Prefixx supports this transition and can help you plan for it from day one.
Buying involves a one-time cost that varies by block size, region and current market conditions. Leasing converts that into a predictable recurring fee. Both options are competitive — see our pricing and market data page for more context, or contact us for current rates tailored to your requirements.
A /24 (256 addresses) is the minimum for both leasing and buying. This is the smallest block that can be independently routed on the global internet. Prefixx maintains inventory across all common block sizes.
No. Prefixx charges zero buyer fees. Our commission (3 – 8%, depending on block size) is paid entirely by the seller. Buyers are only responsible for the block purchase price and any bank or escrow transaction fees.
Yes. Whether you lease or buy, you can deploy your IPv4 addresses via BYOIP on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Cloudflare) or on dedicated bare metal servers through our sister company Netrouting. Learn more about BYOIP.
You have several options: renew the lease on the same or updated terms, transition to a permanent purchase, or wind down gracefully with advance notice. Prefixx works with you to ensure continuity regardless of the path you choose.
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