NTIA Seeks Input as it Develops Initiatives to Increase IPv6 Adoption

As part of our effort to encourage greater IPv6 adoption, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration is requesting comment from organizations that have implemented IPv6.

We want to hear from all stakeholders, particularly those who have implemented IPv6, about the factors and circumstances that influence the decision to adopt and use the protocol and what NTIA can do to promote greater adoption of IPv6. Some of the questions we’re asking are: What are the benefits of and obstacles related to implementing IPv6? What factors contribute to an organization’s decision to implement IPv6? What is the anticipated return on an IPv6-related investment? How long does the planning process for IPv6 implementation take, and what are the different types of costs involved? Those wishing to provide input have until October 3, 2016 to submit comments via email to ipv6@ntia.doc.gov. NTIA will use the input we receive from this RFC to guide and inform our efforts, as well as a potential contribution to the IPv6 Best Practice Forum, which is part of the intercessional work program at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Participants in the forum will convene to exchange ideas and discuss best practices on IPv6 implementation during the December IGF2016 event in Guadalajara, Mexico.