Critics say buying IPv4 addresses is a lease, not true ownership, raising questions about governance and trillions in telecom asset value.
Author: Jessica liu
Jessica liu
Jessica Liu is a Media Practice graduate from the University of Sydney and currently works as an intern reporter at BTW Media. Contact her at j.liu@btw.media
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