scope:

The present document outlines the motivation for the deployment of IPv6-based 5G Mobile Internet, the objectives, the technology guidelines, the step-by-step process, the benefits, the risks, the challenges and the milestones.

5G is the latest generation standard for broadband cellular networks, which meets the strict requirements of latency and bandwidth imposed by autonomous vehicles, as well as allowing a higher number of users per squared km, necessary for urban deployment. Secondly, contributions that may bring IPv6 to the automotive sector are presented, focusing on the advantages of a large IP addressing space and easy management of IP addresses in dynamic contexts.

There is particular focus on the handover of 5G and IPv6 between different Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and vendors in cross-border corridors. Such scenarios are not only challenging from a technological standpoint but also from a legal perspective due to national regulations and policies.