Are we there yet? Surveying IPv6 deployment in Australia and China
Guest Post: Murdoch University’s Sebastian Zander and Xuequn Wang discuss their research on IPv6 progress in Australia and China, asking what can be done to accelerate deployment.
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China’s first IPv6-only backbone network to connect a further 1,200 campuses
Guest Post: CERNET2 plans to continue expanding in 2017, with IVI used as the core translation technology between IPv6 and IPv4.
Surveying the state of IPv6 deployment in Australia and China
First recipient of the 2015 APNIC Internet Operations Research Grants to focus on IPv6 transition.
IPv6 address planning: From ‘bit conservation’ to ‘elegant alignment’
Guest Post: When planning IPv6 addressing schemes, many engineers still carry over habits from the IPv4 era. The instinct is to conserve every possible bit and to compress region, service, and network type information into the smallest space that meets current needs. While this approach once made sense, it is poorly suited to IPv6.
IPv6-only vs IPv6-mostly: Appropriate use cases
Guest Post: Clear definitions of IPv6-only and IPv6-mostly depend on context. Choosing the right transition model directly affects performance, scalability, and user experience. Understanding where each approach fits is key to successful IPv6 deployment.
Google hits 50% IPv6
IPv6 has reached a major milestone, with around half of Google’s users now accessing its services over IPv6.
Strengthening IPv6 collaboration: Xiong’an New Area delegates visit APNIC
APNIC welcomed delegates from Xiong’an New Area to present the IPv6 City Plaque and discuss continued technical cooperation. The visit highlighted Xiong’an’s large‑scale IPv6 deployment and its 2026 Future City competitions.
Make this one change to prevent IPv6 routing loops in your network
Guest Post: Routing loops cause packets to circulate between routers. This can congest links, enable DDoS attacks, and ultimately reduce the stability and reliability of the Internet. The good news is that IPv6 routing loops are easy to prevent.
IPv6 deployment at APRICOT 2026: Scanning, generative AI, a home network, and a city
The APNIC IPv6 Deployment session at APRICOT 2026 highlighted where and how IPv6 is being deployed in our region, the innovations driving deployment, and the challenges that hinder it.
Advancing digital connectivity and innovation in China
China is home to one of the world’s largest and most complex Internet ecosystems. Driven by digital strategy, China is pursuing ambitious goals to strengthen connectivity and expand next-generation networks.