{"id":25277,"date":"2024-12-27T14:09:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T03:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=25277"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:50:32","slug":"what-is-ipv6","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/what-is-ipv6\/","title":{"rendered":"What is IPv6?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IPv6 is newer internet technology that helps devices connect to the internet more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Think of IPv6 like giving your internet unlimited parking spots. Older internet technology (IPv4) is running out of space, but IPv6 makes sure there\u2019s always room for all your devices to connect smoothly.<\/p>\n<h4>Why does IPv6 matter?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Faster and smoother connections<\/strong> &#8211; Helps your internet find the best and quickest path<\/li>\n<li><strong>More room for devices<\/strong> &#8211; Lets more gadgets (phones, smart TVs, gaming consoles) connect without slowdowns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better security<\/strong> &#8211; Comes with built-in protections to help keep your online activity safer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future-proof internet<\/strong> &#8211; More and more websites, apps, and services are moving to IPv6, so having it enabled keeps you ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Do I need to do anything?<\/h4>\n<p>Most devices and websites now support IPv6, so having it enabled on your MATE internet service ensures the best experience online.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/how-do-i-enable-ipv6\">Learn how to enable IPv6 on your modem\/router here.<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IPv6 is newer internet technology that helps devices connect to the internet more efficiently. 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