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by bilegeek 204 days ago
1.) IPv4 is still heavily favored over IPv6.

2.) Market segmentation: keeps home users from easily hosting their own services without spending $$$ on an upgraded plan.

3.) Adding on to #2, I've seen claims of providers putting IPv6 behind NAT, so don't think full IPv6 acceptance will solve this problem.

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> I've seen claims of providers putting IPv6 behind NAT, so don't think full IPv6 acceptance will solve this problem.

I get annoyed even when what's offered is a single /64 prefix (rather than something like a /56 or even /60), but putting IPv6 behind NAT is just ridiculous.

What is a single /64 prefix not enough for?
Multiple local networks while still using SLAAC.
Separating out main, guest, work, internet-of-shit, security & VPN subnets