Re: IPv6 woes - RFC

["John R. Levine" <johnl () iecc com>]

> > OK, then Disney+ or Hulu or whoever.  Peering wars never end well.  Don't even need postcards, just stick the flyer in 
> > with the bill.
>
> Is that really cheaper and easier than deploying IPv6? Really?

The cost of putting flyers in the bills rounds to zero, so yes, really. 
I expect these companies all have plans to support v6 eventually, someday, 
once they're retired and replaced all of the old junk that handles v6 
poorly or not at all, but you know about accountants and depreciation.

> Remember, I didn’t suggest that Comcast turn off IPv4… I suggested that 
> Comcast start passing along some of the added expense of maintaining 
> IPv4 connectivity to the customers that want it.

Ah, so they should start adding a gratuitous charge for a feature they 
have always provided as part of the basic service.  How many milliseconds 
do you think it'll take for the Congress to haul their CEO in front of a 
committee?

> That day may not be today, but it is coming and I don’t think it’s as far off as you imagine.

Nothing personal, but people have been saying exactly that for about 25 
years now.  Please forgive me if I continue not to hold my breath.

R's,
John