Telecom Regulator TRAI Recommends Mandatory Deployment Of IPv6, Creation Of National Internet Regist

Hindustan Times: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said on Tuesday that the usage of IPv6, a new internet protocol platform in e-Governance projects, will be made mandatory to give a headstart to the deployment of this advanced technology. This is expected to expand the availability of IP address space, provide better service, mobility support and security.
Issuing its draft recommendations, the telecom regulator said this is considered necessary in view of fast expanding Internet usage and increased demand on the IP address space.

“The usage of IPv6 in the platforms/applications pertaining to e-governance to be mandated, so that headstart is taken for IPv6 deployments. The Government should also mandate IPv6 compatibility in its own procurement of IT systems and networks”, TRAI said.

Other major thrust of TRAI’s recommendations are setting up of test beds for experimentation in IPv6 technologies, creation of a National Internet Registry in the country in addition to the current Regional Internet Registry, presently located in Australia and bringing awareness about IPv6 through the government agencies.

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