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Infonet:
New Info To Drive The Internet
.info Coming Soon!
By Michelle Roy
Expiry.com Staff Writer
July 2001
Information
drives the Internet. The immediate ability to provide access
to information is the Internet’s primary use to the average
consumer. In an effort to answer the growing demand for an
increase variety (and quality) of top-level domains (TLDs)
online, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN) recently approved seven additional TLDs.
Many say the most inclusive of these domains is the .info.
It is the broadest, most comprehensive new domain being rolled
out - - there are no specific registration requirements which
means virtually anyone can register a .info.
Just who may want a .info Domain Name? Everyone! Including:
- businesses
- individuals
- public
groups
- brands
- government
agencies
- facilities
- and
anyone else that any kind of information to provide to
the general public
By
the end of June or July, the .info domain name will be available
for registration. Registration of the .info tld will be divided
into three separate phases:
Phase 1: The Sunrise Period
The sunrise period is a 30 day period prior to the opening
of public registration. During this first phase, trademark
and service mark holders will be able to reserve their exact
marks in the .info domain. It is estimated to begin 45-60
days after the final deal with ICANN is signed (should be
signed in the middle of May).
Phase 2: Five Rounds
Phase 2 is estimated to begin about 15 days after the completion
of Phase 1 and is open to anybody who would like to register
a .info domain name. During this phase, registrations will
be accepted in 5 rounds, with name selection processing to
be performed at the end of each round.
Round 1 will accept applications for 7 days. Round 2 will
accept applications for 4 days. Rounds 3, 4, 5, will accept
applications for 2 days each. Prior to name selection, the
names submitted in that round are randomized, ignoring the
order of submission and avoiding preference towards any registrar.
Phase 3: Open Registrations
Phase 3 is estimated to begin about 3 days after the completion
of Phase 2, and is open to anybody who would like to register
a .info domain. Domains will be registered on a first come
first serve basis.
If you have information you want the world to know, stay posted!
Expiry.com will keep you updated through our website as to
the exact dates each of these three phases will begin. Good
luck getting your preferred .info on the infonet!
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