Where are these servers located?
They are located in Coventry, UK, and upstreamed to PebbleHost.
Why is IPv6 optional and has an activation fee in Coventry?
Due to policies we cannot control, the upstream only provides us with a /64 at this server, does not provide a higher subnet, and their routers do not allow subnetting on the /64. We have found an internal workaround for this issue using VirtFusion's IPv6 Route Blocks function, and are able to provide servers with a secondary network interface with a /126 (externally accessible like a /64). However, the separate network interface is on a different platform (MacVTap) and unfortunately can't be auto-provisioned, therefore requiring a one-off dedicated activation fee for the task.
I don't want to pay this activation fee. Do you still activate IPv6 for free after some time?
Yes, absolutely - we don't like to charge this either. What will happen is that approximately every 4 weeks, we'll do a roundup of the new servers at this particular server and, without any user interaction required, we'll autonomously create these secondary IPv6 interfaces in batches and provide every user with a /126 at no extra cost. If it is absolutely urgent to you, you can always pay the one-off 5 USD fee and we'll do it as a dedicated request, just for you.
Is the /126 externally reachable and can it be used for my services?
Absolutely, works just like a /64. In fact, the internal OS on your VM even thinks it's a /64. Providing a /126 in Coventry is explicitly a last-resort measure, due to stringent subnetting policies on this upstream, and reflects our continuous commitment with providing IPv6 connectivity as a priority at C-Servers.
Can you provide a dedicated /64 or a higher subnet?
No, it will not be possible in Coventry. We can only provide this IP block. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused.