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UK ISP PlusNet Testing Carrier-Grade NAT Instead of IPv6

Posted by Unknown on from the proxy-banned-from-posting dept.

judgecorp writes "Faced with the shortage of IPv4 addresses and the failure of IPv6 to take off, British ISP PlusNet is testing carrier-grade network address translation CG-NAT, where potentially all the ISP's customers could be sharing one IP address, through a gateway. The move is controversial as it could make some Internet services fail, but PlusNet says it is inevitable, and only a test at this stage." Regarding the failure of IPv6, these graphs imply otherwise.

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  1. Re:I recall MxStream by tepples · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Or even some single player games nowadays.

    I was under the impression that always-connected digital restrictions management in single-player video games only required outgoing TCP, which works through NAT.

    Ever streamed video or audio through Skype?

    In a case where both parties are behind NAT that they do not control, Skype supports bouncing communication off Microsoft's supernodes.

    Ever instant messaged anyone online on most IM platforms?

    IRC without DCC bounces IMs off a server. Which "most IM platforms" are you referring to?

    Ever setup a home security system with remote access?

    That would compete with the ISP's own smart home offering. Customers who wish to use a competing service are encouraged to upgrade to business-or-enthusiast class Internet access.

    Ever wanted a home based cloud service or fileshare?

    ISPs would encourage such customers to upgrade to business-or-enthusiast class Internet access.

    Ever SSHed into a home computer?

    ISPs would encourage such customers to upgrade to business-or-enthusiast class Internet access.