Broadband ISP Andrews & Arnold ( AAISP ) has announced that the well documented lack of affordable Internet Protocol v6 ( IPv6 ) capable consumer routers (connection hardware) is beginning to be resolved after it began shipping the Technicolor TG582n kit to new customers.

AAISP already provide IPv6 as standard for all new UK installs, including a "free with the service" IPv6 capable Billion 7800N broadband router. However the Billion is expensive, tending to cost around £120 (when sold separately), which makes it economically unviable for mass market distribution to consumers.

The boss of AAISP, Adrian Kennard, recently warned that they "obviously can't keep doing" such promotions because it was costing them "thousands" to support (here). Happily a solution has now been found.


The news of an affordable IPv6 router for consumers will be most welcome, although AAISP cautions that the Technicolor TG582n is not yet ready for "general purchase" and is at present primarily setup to work within AAISP's unique environment. The good news is that this is likely to be resolved within "a few weeks".