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Re:Ask HN: Why doesn't phone numbers use DNS? by CMCDragonkai on Thursday June 12, 2014 @05:07AM (#7882474)
Yep that's the idea. But it doesn't seem like any phones right now support using a DNS resolver. That's the main thing. And many phones only has numeric pads.
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Re:Ask HN: Why doesn't phone numbers use DNS? by steviee on Thursday June 12, 2014 @05:18AM (#7882499)
Yes, even though with the right marketing (make it easy to use) any smartphone vendor could probably implement this service. Or just create a "dial"-app replacement for iOS (if possible), Android, ... to use the service and fall back to normal phone numbers when needed.

It's more of a marketing challenge than a technical one I guess.

Regards, Steviee

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Re:Ask HN: Why doesn't phone numbers use DNS? by CMCDragonkai on Thursday June 12, 2014 @05:39AM (#7882542)
There's a company trying with an App right now. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7882494

But. I think the only true way of making this successful is an open source effort. And an ability for people to setup their own DNS servers. Perhaps I shall investigate Namecoin.

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