prop-098: Optimizing IPv6 allocation strategies (simplified)
| Proposal text | prop-098-v002 |
|---|---|
| Synopsis |
This is a proposal to allow for more generous IPv6 allocations to service providers in order to promote better aggregation and easier optimization across their networks as they grow. |
| Current status | Abandoned. |
| Author | Owen DeLong |
| Relevant forum | Policy SIG |
| Previous versions | prop-098-v001 |
| Status at other RIRs | ARIN: Adopted, awaiting implementation by staff.
RIPE: As RIPE NCC seems to be currently issuing generous allocations, the author does not currently intend to submit a proposal to RIPE. However, the author may subsequently submit a policy to align RIPE allocations on nibble boundaries. LACNIC and AfriNIC: Author is working on proposals for these regions. |
| Proposal history | |
| 2 August 2011 | Version 1 submitted to the Policy SIG mailing list for discussion. |
| 31 August 2011 | Did not reach consensus at APNIC 32 Policy SIG meeting. |
| 6 September 2011 | Version 1 returned to the Policy SIG mailing list for discussion. |
| 1 February 2012 | Version 2 posted to the Policy SIG mailing list for discussion. |
| 1 March 2012 | Failed to reach consensus at the APNIC 33 Policy SIG meeting and was abandoned. |