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>>dend+(OP)
This all sounds like renting to me. Instead you should:

  - put a rack in your home
  - buy an IPv4 block
  - buy dark fibre
  - start your own ISP
  - advertise routes over BGP
  - host your own email
  - found a registrar and transfer your domains over

All easily obtainable for less than a million dollars in capital. Though once your FTTH and undersea cable operations ramp up you'll need further access to capital.

>>xyzzy_+6f
You're still renting your ASN and IP space from ARIN/RIPE/etc, and they'll be revoked if you stop paying yearly dues. For true independence, you need to establish a base in international waters and establish a new RIR in accordance with ICANN ICP-2. https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/new-rirs-criteria-2012...