Because the internet originated from a federal government project. The federal government of the USA also owns 28% of the land in the USA, means it owns 1.7% of

Because the internet originated from a federal government project. The federal government of the USA also owns 28% of the land in the USA, means it owns 1.7% of the total land on earth. Also, early owners got huge allocations. And the US government is an early owner.