For years, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has been pushing for a switch to IPv6, stressing that the IPv4 system still used by most providers will run out of addresses very soon. In an effort to promote the switch, the non-profit has created Team ARIN: Team ARIN is …
May, 2009
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21 May
New Website Pushes for IPv6 Adoption
European IP registry RIPE NCC launched a new site today encouraging providers to switch to IPv6. Called IPv6 Act Now, the website warns of IPv4 address depletion: Right now, 88% of all IPv4 addresses have been allocated, and it is widely accepted that we will run out entirely by 2011. …
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2 May
Need for IPv6 Switch Stressed as IPv4 Addresses Run Out
Several days ago, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) sent a letter out to many web hosts and Internet service providers warning about the depletion of IPv4 addresses. It states that if these organizations don’t reduce their usage, IPV4 addresses will run out in two years. Previous reports had …