RFC 2916 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
E.164 number and DNS
Overview
RFC 2916, “E.164 number and DNS”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2000 by P. Faltstrom. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3761 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses the use of the Domain Name System (DNS) for storage of E.164 numbers. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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