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U.S. Endorses ENUM

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the giving-up-the-digits dept.

esarjeant writes "It looks like the the U.S. has endorsed ENUM (also known as E.164.arpa). This means you get a single number for phone and Internet, look for demos at Spring VON (San Jose, April 1-3) and VISIONng will be engaging in US trials. Essentially this means you get a new TLD of e164.arpa with your phone number in front of it." The addresses look pretty long and unwieldy, but supposedly consumer devices will make it easier to use.

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  1. ENUM in the News by nycview · · Score: 5, Informative


    ENUM in the News

    EFA expresses security concerns over ENUM, SMH, November 27, 2002.

    Enum's potential applications aren't as widespread as promised, New Architect, July 2002.

    Internet Telephone Numbering System (ENUM) offers promise of a single point of contact for all communication devices, ITU Press Release, May 31, 2002.

    Listing Again, The Economist, April 11, 2002.

    Phone number-to-e-mail service raises privacy concerns, Computerworld, October 5, 2001.

    Your Rights Online: A Number For Everything, Slashdot, September 4, 2001.

    One number & and no escape anywhere, The Times, September 3, 2001.