So I feel that:
- 4-byte ASs should simply be allocated upon request, with existing
checks removed;
OK. I agree with the reasoning that ASNs are not scarce. But see below.
- Reasonable annual fees (for example, $ per AS per year) could be
charged as a disincentive for frivolous requests.
Any fees would be too high for small operators, and trivially low for someone with a /15
- Or a cap could be imposed on the number of AS numbers allocated
per account;
- Or a combination of cap and charging; for example, up to xx ASs
per account are free, and then each additional AS will be charged at
$yy per AS per year.
One ASN free for each /24 allocated? This means we will at worst "over-allocate" 0.4% of all ASN space
- Existing constraints should remain for 2-byte ASs
I do not understand this. Why are 2byte ASNs special? Is there new equipment being deployed that needs 2-byte ASNs? Is this a prestige thing?
(Serious question): Why would an operator prefer a 2byte over a 4byte? I do not type in my ASN very often.