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RFC 6312: Mobile Networks Considerations for IPv6 Deployment

This RFC has been replaced. Do not implement against it for new work — it was formally obsoleted by RFC 6342.

Current version: RFC 6342 — Mobile Networks Considerations for IPv6 Deployment

In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC

Mobile Internet access from smartphones and other mobile devices is accelerating the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses. IPv6 is widely seen as crucial for the continued operation and growth of the Internet, and in particular, it is critical in mobile networks. This document discusses the issues that arise when deploying IPv6 in mobile networks. Hence, this document can be a useful reference for service providers and network designers. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.

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Document ID
RFC6312
Published
July 2011
Authors
R. Koodli
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IETF
Area
ops
Pages
17
Also known as
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Obsoleted by:
RFC 6342

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