On 6 June 2012, major ISPs, home router manufacturers, and web companies enabled #IPv6 permanently. Join the effort with #v6launch.

Core values

- **Addressing IP Address Scarcity**: With the depletion of IPv4 addresses, IPv6 ensures the continued growth and expansion of the Internet, enabling more devices and users to connect[2][4][5].
- **Global Connectivity**: It facilitates the connection of all people around the world, especially in areas with increasing broadband penetration and the rise of smart devices and IoT technology[4][5].
- **Supporting Technological Advancement**: IPv6 is crucial for the development and integration of new technologies such as smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and wearables, which are fundamental to modern life[5].
- **Promoting Open and Accessible Internet**: The project aligns with the principles of an open and accessible Internet, which is seen as essential for free speech, political expression, access to knowledge, and economic well-being[3][4].
- **Industry Collaboration and Education**: It brings together major industry stakeholders to address common challenges and provides educational resources, ensuring a coordinated and effective transition to IPv6[1][4].