>> 1) If we have been testing IPv6 since 1998 when is it going to be
>> implemented on a global basis?, especially, when do we think the big
>> telecommunication firms will begin to implement the Protocol?.
>
> I think the earliest commercial IPv6 product was a Telebit router dating
> back to 1996. Telebit is now part of Ericsson, and are continuing IPv6
> development.
>
> One of the likely drivers for IPv6 adoption may be 3GPP/UMTS; Nokia and
> Ericsson, for example, are looking to deploy IPv6-enabled mobile devices,
> so the majority of IP-enabled devices could quickly swing from IPv4
> to IPv6. That's one scenario. IPv6 doesn't have to necessarily emerge
> via transition, it could happen through new applications/devices as
> the Internet becomes more mobile, with more always-on devices (including
> those in the home). This "revolution" could shake up a few of the
> established companies.
> > 2) What has the reaction been like from the big Telecom companies?, are
> > any of these companies using IPv6 in their backbone?, and if so which
> > ones?
>
> There are initiatives in Japan, on Internet 2, and in Europe. You can
> see lists of these at the IPv6 Forum site (http://www.ipv6forum.com).
> Commercial providers won't use IPv6 in production routers until the
> bigger players (e.g. Cisco) offer commercial IPv6 support, but (for
> example) Cisco does have an "IPv6 Roadmap".
Qwest has an experimental IPv6 backbone with native POS links
spanning north America and has several peers including the 6bone
and Internet 2. This was my main project until last week (when I
was laid off).
Cable and Wireless has a v6 network with (I'm told) many peers,
and I've heard NTT is offering v6 as a commercial product.
>> > 5) Are there any of the big companies sponsoring the product?, i.e. cos
>> > which have implemented and are encouraging others to do so as well, if
>> > so what cos are sponsoring this?
>>
>> The IPv6 Forum is a collection of nearly 100 companies, research sites
>> and institutions. You will see from the implementations lists, for
>> example, that the bigger companies are all working towards product.
>> Some, like Sun, already have core IPv6 functionality in their commercial
>> operating system.
> And even Microsloth have offerings. They know they need it (ever
> tried to NAT M$'s protocols? Urk ...)
Indeed, MS's marketing department is probably the last barrier to
the IPv6 flood. As soon as they announce a v6 product, everyone
else will follow.
brad
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