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[Willy Manga]

Hi there,

Are there still folks running routers and maintaining networks on this 
list? I’d like to think so—otherwise, this message wouldn’t have reached 
you!

Let’s talk about something important: **IPv6**.

I know it might not top your priority list right now, but I wanted to 
share a few insights.

According to APNIC [1], 4.23% of their samples are now ‘IPv6 preferred.’ 
That means those networks will attempt to use IPv6 first to reach remote 
destinations.
This is the highest percentage ever recorded. While it’s still 
relatively low, if you look at who’s driving this growth, you’ll notice:

- New networks enabling dual-stack by default
- Existing (often mobile) operators gradually transitioning from IPv4 to 
IPv6 using various techniques
- Satellite or cable operators entering new markets who turn on IPv6 
from day one

I’ll leave it to you to identify these groups in our region as a small 
exercise. 😊

So, do you fit into any of these categories? If not, what’s stopping you 
from getting started—especially while there’s still time to plan at your 
own pace?

**AFRINIC can help!**
You can request deployment guidance here:
https://afrinic.academy/deploy

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reply to this email. 
I’m sure we can arrange a live discussion with anyone interested in 
sharing their experience—or, reach out to me directly for a chat.

Let’s keep the conversation going and help move Africa’s networks 
forward together.


1. https://stats.labs.apnic.net/ipv6/XB

Best regards,
Willy Manga
AFRINIC Deployment Support Team
t: +230 403 51 00 | f: +230 466 6758 | tt: @afrinic | w: www.afrinic.net
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