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by kalleboo 7 days ago
In Japan IPv6 multicast is used for IPTV services[0] over GPON, competing with satellite TV (cable TV is not nearly as widely deployed as fiber). I imagine it's similar anywhere else that offers linear IPTV over fiber.

To use it you need to make sure your router supports MLD snooping

[0]https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ひかりTV