Running Your Own ISP: The Personal ASN Hobby

Ever wondered what it takes to go from being a consumer of internet connectivity to an actual participant in the global routing fabric? This episode breaks down the process of getting your own Autonomous System Number, acquiring IP address space, and establishing BGP peering — all as a single person running a network from home. We explore the regulatory hurdles at each Regional Internet Registry, the hardware and software options for running BGP, the growing hobbyist community of personal ASN operators, and the surprising practical benefits: single-digit millisecond latency to major content providers through direct peering at internet exchanges. Whether you're motivated by technical curiosity, internet citizenship, or just want to understand how routing actually works, this is the roadmap. Episode #278020 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/278020