How to Request IPv6 in Movistar

Internet with IPv6

When we connect to the internet, whether through mobile networks, Wi-Fi or cable, we need a “virtual” address that will identify us when connecting between the different servers. This address is known as IP (Internet Protocol) and currently the most widespread protocol is IPv4but to offer more features and expand this range of addresses IPv6 was created which is currently very little extended, although it is functional. Not all operators offer it, but Movistar has been one of the first and we are going to tell you how to Request IPV6 in Movistar.

Due to the high demand of users connected to the Internet, IPV4 addresses are running out. To mitigate this lack of Internet addresses under the IPV4 protocol, several temporary solutions have come out, for example, add users to a CG-NAT and thus expand the range that can be offered from an ISP. But these temporary solutions and that can generate some other problem, would be solved by implementing IPV6, although it seems that the operators are not up to the task.

But Movistar already offers IPv6 in their internet connection solutions, either through mobile networks or fiber connections at home. With IPv6 you will be able to have faster access to services that support this V6 internet protocol, such as those of Google, Meta, Microsoft or Amazon. More websites compatible with this protocol will be added later and will benefit the user.

If you have Movistar at home and on the mobile we will tell you how to request IPV6 so that you can access this new protocol with all the advantages that this entails.

How to Request IPV6 from Movistar Step by Step

First of all, it must be clarified that if you request IPv6 You will not only have this protocolfor now IPv4 and IPv6 coexist simultaneously. If you only navigated with IPv6 there would be many sites that They are not compatible and that you could not visit. For this it is used together with IPv4 that will be used when IPv6 is not compatible and thus be able to enjoy the entire network of networks.

Movistar has been the first operator to offer IPv6 in mobile networksso if you have an Android phone you will automatically have IPV6 activatedfor iOS devices is rolling out during early 2023. You can check that you have IPv6 entering any of the websites that tell you if it is already activated and working in your mobile connection, you can use www.test-ipv6.com to check and remember to disable Wi-Fi connection if you are at home to be able to try it. As you can see, you don’t have to do anything to have IPv6 on your mobile.

But if you also want IPv6 on your home PC, whether portable or desktop, connected by Wi-Fi or cable, Movistar offers its customers a way to request it. This is through its testing program called ZonaBeta. To request IPv6 at home you just have to follow these simple steps.

1. Accede to the Web enabled by movistar for its ZonaBeta program.
2. Login with your usernameif you do not have a user you will have to register.

   

3. Access the section all betas.

   

4. Click on the beta IPv6 in Fixed Broadband To access.

   

5. will have to subscribe and fill in the data requested as a customer.

   

Once the whole process is finished your request will be pending approval and you can enter this website to check its status. We requested it a few days ago and it still appears pending approval.

To check that you already have IPv6 You can enter the same website that we have mentioned before, www.test-ipv6.com.

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