Difference between PA and PI
This page will outline the differences between PA (Provider Allocated) and PI (Provider Independent)
See a more detailed description of each below!
| Provider Allocated | Provider Independent | |
| Can be moved between LIRs | No | Yes |
| Cost | Cheaper (or free) | More expensive |
| Reassignment | Can be further reassigned to lower users | Restricted to the original assigned org/user |
| Issuing time | Often instant/within 1 day | Up to 1 week for RIPE to process |
| Restrictions | LIRs can put extra restrictions on usage | Only legal restrictions of your country |