People don’t own mobile phone numbers. They are rented from mobile operators. Yes, you may be able to move “your” number between a limited set of providers – but it ultimately doesn’t belong to you. An operator can unilaterally take your number away from you.
Your domain is only temporarily leased from your registrar. Perhaps you forget to renew your domain. Or renewal prices will jump and you can’t afford your “home” any more. Perhaps a global corporation insists that they alone have the right to use your name and take you to court.
- Can I own my identity on the internet by Terence Eden