US Internet giant Currently is planning to conduct production trials of IPv6 technology.
Although the company predicts little in the way of significant, widespread adoption of IPv6 in 2010, it warns that deployment will begin at scale when IPv4 exhaustion becomes more of a concern.
A spokesperson noted, "in order for 2011 to represent the start of widespread adoption, critical work such as our trials must be conducted in 2010.,"
Comcast acknowledges that with v4 addresses running out, ISPs and other organizations need to transition to IP version 6 (IPv6) addresses.
Comcast has been amongst the leaders in IPv6 development for over five years. Their new plans to conduct real, production-network trials of IPv6 technology are intended to retain this position.
The plan is to help Comcast identify and solve any areas of difficulty involved in the transition to IPv6. The trial aims to determine the easiest and most seamless approach for customers.
The company plans to share its finding with the Internet community, particularly with the IETF, for the benefit of other users of the Internet.
Jason Livingood, Executive Director of Internet Systems, in Comcast's Broadband division stated, "We anticipate conducting several technical trials, with the first trial set to start within the next couple of months. Customers who would like to participate in these IPv6 trials can express their interest using the online form on the new Comcast IPv6 Information Center website."
The Internet Society (ISOC) said in a recent paper that stakeholders do not have the luxury of taking a wait and see approach or indulging in circular ‘who goes first’ discussions. While noting that network operators, hardware manufacturers and handset manufacturers had made great strides, much more remained for all stakeholders.
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