Foundation Projects

The proliferation of Internet-enabled mobile devices has highlighted the limitations of IPv4, including address exhaustion and inefficient routing. To address these issues and ensure sustainable growth, Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) embarked on an 18-month project to implement IPv6 on its "Ucall" mobile cellular network. This initiative is critical for maintaining service quality and preparing for future technological advancements.

Project Goals and Main Activities

The primary objective was to achieve a 50% to 80% IPv6 adoption rate among mobile devices ( both Android and iOS). The project was executed in several key stages:

1. Information Gathering: Verified Current Software and Hardware IPv6 Compatibility.
2. User Access IPv6 Internet: Provide IPv6 Connectivity for TCC Mobile Subscribers.
3. Training and IPv6 Public Awareness Events: IPv6 Training and Awareness for TCC Staff, Private and Public Enterprises in Tonga.
4. Transport Path: Seamlessly Enable IPv6 Protocol on the Network without affecting current IPv4 Service for Users.
5. Mobile Core Node Config Enable IPv6 on TCC Test and Production APNs.
6. Enable IPv6 on Android Devices: Android Users change their APN Settings manually to enable IPv4v6 or IPv6 only.
7. Enable IPv6 DS on iOS (iPhones) : iOS version 17 compatible device IPv6 DS Access to Internet.
8. Enable IPv6 on Cellular Fixed CPE 4G Modem: Replace current 4G Modems and Pocket Wifi with IPv6 capable devices.