> On Tue, 19 Mar 2002, at 18:49 [=GMT-0500], Joanna Lane wrote: > > > > And this does what exactly? > > > > www.enum.org > > "Because ENUM puts telephone numbers into the DNS, it > allows for a wide > > range > > of applications based solely on a phone number. Probably > the most exciting > > application is an improvement in Voice over IP, in which > telephone calls can > > be made over the Internet. " > > > > Just imagine, someday you'll be able to dial a number and > then actually > > speak > > with someone at a remote location. > > > > What will they think of next.
Because ENUM puts telephone numbers into the DNS, it triggers a profound paradigm shift from PSTN to internet (ICANN?) jurisdiction and policy control. Imagine ICANN controlling the numbering space. J --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Judith Oppenheimer http://JudithOppenheimer.com http://ICBTollFreeNews.com 212 684-7210, 1 800 The Expert --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- >
