Other Comments . The proposal probably avoids many cyber-squatting and claim jumping issues because the SLDs would simply be numbers. It is possible that if the space became even modestly popular that some number hijacking would occur. Number.tel proposes to conduct periodic, random comparison of the data base with actual telephone numbers and their owners. Some people move rather frequently, tracking the move would require action by the telephone owner.
Implementation is based on the use of open source systems.
Overall architecture appears to be internally developed. C. Business Review Applicant s Representations . The organization will be represented by those active in Internet policy issues and those sensitive to user needs. The application has proposed using telephone numbers as one s address because this, an internationally common language, would eliminate cyber-squatting. This TLD would be available to all businesses, individuals and organizations.