Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) - An Overview | Infographic

Every PC or internet-ready device needs an IP address to go online, and most devices have theirs assigned on-demand. There is no single system which can handle this for everyone around the globe, which is why there are have no fewer than five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), each assigned  to a specific global region and catering to its IP addressing and related needs. The following infographic gives brief and vital details on these five.