Airtel Xstream Broadband has switched to CG Nat

[doineedto]

If I opt for a static IP will my issue be resolved ? will port forwading work ?

That's really the only option you have if Airtel refuses to switch you back to a public IP. And the way things are going, they probably might refuse too!
Airtel is expanding fast and there aren't a lot many public IPv4 addresses available anyway! Eventually, everyone will need to pay for a public IPv4 address

 

[Chip]

@doineedto yes, that's the idea...passing on the cost of a public v4 address to the customer. If you want it, pay for it.

 

[doineedto]

@Chip Exactly! I'm lucky enough to still have a free public IPv4 address though

 

[deepakdcg]

I guess I have no choice but to opt for a static IP then... will opt for it in couple of days
thanks @Chip @doineedto for ur inputs

 

[Chip]

Well, @doineedto , I get a public v4 and an v6 when I shift to DHCP..but then you never know when they'll shift to CGNAT + v6.

 

[JB701]

Kinda wished they provided Office Internet plans to individuals. Those have free static IP.

 

[imdarkray]

@JB701 not all plans have static ip. Available only on 1499 Plan and above.

 

[demifiend9]

Guess Jio is better for hosting services just because atleast they allocate static ipv6 block instead of dynamic ipv6 in Airtel. Managing home network properly is impossible with dynamic ipv6.

 

[HC1337]

@demifiend9 it does change after reboot, not always but it does change most of the time.

 

[Chip]

@demifiend9 Jio does not assign a static v6 block (/64)..only Tata Sky does.