Why Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)?
Most experts agree that IP addresses will run out some time in the next 1 – 2 years. The growing number of users who want to use mobile phones and other devices to connect to the Internet is rapidly exhausting the number of available IP addresses. IPv6, with its 128-bit address base, enables more Internet Protocol addresses to meet the needs of the growing device market, including: PDAs, handsets, notebooks and video cameras, both for fixed and wireless services. The IPv6 addressing scheme is the foundation for users to always be connected to the Internet, whether at work, at home or travelling. Users will no longer need to connect and disconnect from the network. As the user moves from network to network, IPv6 makes sure the connection is maintained and optimised. It also provides enhanced mobility for users and improved security to facilitate e-commerce transactions.
