Malaysia: Public Consultation on Full Migration to IPv6 in Malaysia: Impact on Product Compliance
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched a public consultation to discuss the complete adoption and migration to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), with a proposed timeline for full implementation from 2025 to 2028. This transition is necessary due to the depletion of IPv4 addresses, driven by the exponential increase in connected devices. […]
Malaysia: SIRIM announces the extension of Interim Type Approval for IPv6 Equipment: Key Updates
The interim Type Approval for IPv6 cellular equipment without WiFi interfaces and IPv6 equipment over other mediums (excluding Ethernet LAN) has been extended for one year, effective from July 10, 2024. This extension affects the validity of new applications and renewals for Certificates of Conformity (CoC), which will now have a maximum validity of one […]
Brazil: Office Letter 464/2023 – Act 7971 – IPv6 requirements updates
ANATEL released the office letter 464/2023 to clarify and update the requirements for IPv6 presented in Act 7971 from June 22nd, 2023. The agency clarified that Act 7971 will come into force on January 8th, 2024, 185 days after its publication, and shall suppress the previous IPv6 requirements listed in the technical requirements for telecom […]
China – SRRC – IPv6 test requirement and test method – No 174, 2023
Oct 13th, 2023, MIIT issued a notice about the IPv6 test of WLAN devices in order to obtain SRRC approval, the summary is as follows: 1. Wireless LAN devices with public IP address allocation functions that are produced or imported for sale and use in China should support the IPv6 protocol, and must apply for […]
QATAR: CRA Issues IPv6 Security Guidelines
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have issued Security Guidelines for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), with the aim of providing support to organizations in Qatar that are currently implementing or planning to implement IPv6 in their networks. The Security Guidelines show the network configuration commands necessary for IPv6 […]
MALAYSIA: SIRIM Release Type Approval Update for IPv6 Cellular Equipment Without WiFi Interface
The SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) extends for one (1) year the Type Approval process for the IPv6 cellular devices without WiFi interface. This is effective from 10th July 2021, until further notice. The new applications and renewal of the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) are allowed with a maximum validity of one […]
VENEZUELA: IPv6 Importance And Deployment In The Country
Venezuela participated in the Latin American IPv6 Forum held in Lima, Peru, and presented an overview of the Internet Protocol version development (IPv6) in the country. The Venezuelan Gregorio Manzano, from the Research Centers Academic Network and National Universities (Reacciun) expelained about the Community Initiative for IPv6 in Venezuela, highlighting the actions taken by different […]