The Role of Governments in IPv6 Deployment
LACNIC recommends working collaboratively rather than having regulations that impose goals or deadlines. Working on voluntary commitments for IPv6 deployment, commitments that are decided by all stakeholders, will always be more effective (and inclusive) to avoid friction between governments or regulators and operators.
In addition to driving these open and collaborative spaces for sharing information, experiences, and agreed commitments, governments can also lead by example, starting their IPv6 adoption and implementing various measures to promote it. Such measures may include the following:
- Require that operators obtain/maintain the ability to map each IP address to a subscriber.
- Require that any IT equipment/services acquired by the government be IPv6-compatible.
- Limit the import of IPv4-only equipment.
- Require that the services offered to the public support IPv6.
- Require that government office home pages support IPv6.