IPv6 will someday fully replace IPv4. Everyone knows that. What’s unknown is when. The first publication of the IPv6 protocol was in 1995. Most people thought IPv6 would be the primary internet protocol by now. Yet, according to Google, IPv6 adoption among Google users is currently at 40%. Therefore, IPv4 is still the dominant internet connection protocol. Transitioning to IPv6 Why is …
Interested in finding a better way to add network capacity to keep up with bandwidth demand? But not wanting to incur major costs? Based on our conversations with internet service providers worldwide, you’re not alone. More and more ISPs are trying to solve this problem. As a result, it’s not surprising that the number of ISPs purchasing virtual Broadband Network …
Broadband access is becoming more important as time goes on. For example, OpenVault’s Q2 2024 Broadband Insights Report highlights a 16.5% year-over-year increase in the percentage of broadband subscribers consuming 1 Terabyte or more per month. Moreover, upstream data consumption has also surged, growing by 15.9% over the previous year. These figures underscore the mounting demand for broadband network capacity …
Marc Andreessen famously said, “Software is eating the world.” Time has proven Andreessen to be prophetic. We can now say, “Software is eating the network.” The Road to Software-Based Networks Network functions virtualization (NFV) is driving the transition to software-based networks. NFV virtualizes network services, such as routers and firewalls traditionally run on proprietary hardware. Proprietary “closed systems,” unfortunately, are …
As cities, municipalities, and communities strive to leverage BEAD funding to expand broadband access to their constituents, they’re turning to technology to help bridge the digital divide. While a significant portion of expenditures tend to go towards the physical plant, such as fiber, copper, or RF, the data center or central office is important in providing effective solutions for these …
Countries worldwide are allocating millions, and in some cases, billions of dollars for broadband expansion. And the vast majority of this money will be spent deploying fiber. Deploying fiber may be the biggest expense, but it’s certainly not the only expense. Signing up new subscribers requires new IPv4 addresses, and they’re not cheap. Today, these prices range from $40 to …
Internet access has now become essential to everyday living. The Internet offers services, resources, and information that people need and depend on. With the increasing demand for fast internet access, virtual Broadband Network Gateways (vBNGs) have become a valuable solution to meet those needs. The Importance of Reliable Virtual Broadband Network Gateways Reliability is a crucial aspect of all network …
Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT) has been a blessing for broadband service providers who need more IPv4 addresses. Rather than purchasing or leasing expensive IPv4 addresses, CGNAT helps providers share existing IPv4 addresses across multiple customers. This sharing helps conserve limited IPv4 addresses but also creates challenges for law enforcement agencies (LEA). Before CGNAT, one IP address was typically associated with …
In addition to greater scalability and flexibility, vBNGs are providing benefits in many unexpected ways.
Broadband service providers are embracing CGNAT as a way to conserve IPv4 addresses. But who should you buy CGNAT from?
