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BT are committed to the development of IPv6 across all networks & services

What is IPv6?

IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) is a new technology being gradually introduced worldwide to replace IPv4.

IPv6 and IPv4 are both systems of Internet addresses used to identify devices on a network. However, the world is running out of IPv4 addresses as more devices are used online.

IPv6 will offer a vast amount of addresses for future Internet use, and will ensure new IP address space continues to be available once IPv4 address space is all used up.

IPv6 - Should businesses worry?

There is no immediate cause for concern!

IPv4 will continue to work for at least another 10 years, but businesses should consider the move to IPv6 so that they are organised and ready for Internet use in the years to come.

Our commitment to IPv6

We're committed to the development of IPv6 across all BT networks and services, including BTnet Leased Line

Our BTnet platform will continue progressively deploying IPv4 (and IPv6) capability and we plan to launch full standardised IPv6 support early in 2012.

World IPv6 Day

On 8th June 2011 we took part in World IPv6 Day to show our commitment to the development and support of IPv6 across our networks and services.

For more information about IPv6 and BTnet, call us on 0800 707 6315 or take at look at our page for BTnet Leased Line

BTnet Leased Line: things you needs to know

*Source: Netcraft March 2012 leased line Internet access analysis.

Terms and prices

BTnet standard terms and conditions apply. All prices exclude VAT and are intended for guidance only. To find out about our terms, call our sales team on 0800 707 6315.

Connecting BTnet Leased Line

Free connection is only available on 3 or 5-year contracts. It applies to the BTnet standard installation charge including the circuit connection charge and router, but depends on suitable spare line equipment being available at your site.

If suitable spare line equipment isn't available, the circuit planners will advise what, if any, additional duct or fibre is needed to deliver the service to your site.

All orders depend on our survey. If there are going to be any additional charges we will tell you. If you don't agree to them, you can cancel the order.

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Leased line special offers

All offers are available to customers ordering brand new bearers, not existing customers already on that bearer. Offers are open to:

1. brand new BTnet customers

2. existing customer who are:

  • upgrading from existing speed bearer to the next size bearer up (e.g. existing 2M bearer customer upgrades to 10M bearer or existing 10M bearer customer upgrades to 100M bearer)
  • still within contract and upgrading to pay at least 15% more on annual rental. If 15% additional rental clause not satisfied, customers have option of migrating at standard pricing i.e. non special offer pricing rental out of the minimum 12-month term on their contracts