Subj : Re: Apple Will Require IPv6 Support For All iOS 9 Apps
To   : Michiel van der Vlist
From : Wilfred van Velzen
Date : Thu Jun 11 2015 15:46:04

Hi Michiel,

On 2015-06-11 14:32:56, you wrote to me:

 MvdV>>> This could be the break through...

 WV>> Doubtfull. It doesn't mean they can only connect through IPv6, just
 WV>> that they are able to, if necessary. It doesn't change anything in
 WV>> provider "land".

 MvdV> Most mobile providers only issue IPv4 access behind a CGNAT. It will
 MvdV> be a
 MvdV> matter of time before app users will start noticing that the apps
 MvdV> have
 MvdV> reduced functionality when operated over an IPv4 only link.

What reduced functionality would that be? Only server applications will have problems behind a nat. Which end users use those on their phone? (besides fidonet nodes ;))

 MvdV> They will complain to the Apple app store. Who in turn will put
 MvdV> pressure on the providers. Apple is a big player that can come up
 MvdV> with a lot of push...

If that happens it will help of course...

Bye, Wilfred.


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