On 29th March, 2011, Minister of Information and Communications issued Vietnam National IPv6 Action Plan which determined the objectives and a specific roadmap for transition to IPv6 in Vietnam.
VietNam National IPv6 plan includes 3 following stages:
Stage 1: Preparation phase (2011 – 2012) with the main targets:
- Making the assessment of the network, IPv6 test, training.
- Local ISPs issue their own IPv6 deployment plan that conform with the National Plan.
Stage 2: Implementation phase (2013 - 2015) with the main targets:
- Network transition for supporting IPv4/IPv6
- Forming National IPv6 Network infrastructure; Provide testing IPv6 services to end users.
Stage 3: Accomplishment phase (2016 - 2019)
- Ensuring the stable operation of Internet in Vietnam with IPv6-based technology.
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
VIETNAM INTERNET NETWORK INFORMATION CENTER