IPv6 on Optimum Fiber

I've heard rumors that IPv6 is starting to become available to Optimum subscribers. I have 1 GBps Optimum Fiber. I called the general support line and of course they have no idea what I'm talking about - they just say "not available."

Is there a way to request IPv6 be turned on for your gateway/fiber connection? Has anyone found a way through the normal support channels to get this done? And, how do we find out if our area has this available?