.CO Internet, the company that is operating the .CO (Colombia) registry, announced that they will be the first registry to adopt the IRT IP clearinghouse and Global protected markets list and Uniform Rapid Suspension, when the registry rolls out the extension. The IP clearinghouse is a designated third party which assist brand owners by reviewing their trademarks to ensure that they meet the … [Read more...]
Want A Jump On A .CO Domain? The .Co Registry Is Giving Away Domains Under The “Founders Program”
The .Co registry announced today what it is calling the .CO Founders Program Starting today, the registry is starting to accept applications, for "the .CO Founders Program, an initiative designed to help qualified “first movers” to proactively develop and maintain domains with the .CO extension prior to the public launch in July. The .CO Founders Program is open to all interested applicants … [Read more...]
.MX Registry Hits 400,000 Domains Registered
NIC Mexico the company responsible of the administration of the .MX ccTLD, announced today that has reached 400,000 domain name registrations under .MX (including in this number all the current classifications .com.mx, .net.mx, .org.mx, .edu.mx, .gob.mx and .mx). “Today, NIC Mexico has reached more than 400,000 domain names registrations" commented Oscar Robles, NIC Mexico 's CEO. It is … [Read more...]
The Registry For .MX LOWERS The Price
NIC Mexico, the organization that manages the .MX ccTLD, announced a price reduction on domain names registrations and renewals for .MX domains to $40 a year. The company says that new rates go into effect on February 1st, 2010. Please note while rates have dropped at the registry level, retail prices are set by Accredited Registrars, who will hopefully pass the savings along. According … [Read more...]
Have a .CN Domain? You Better Get A Business License In China Or You Might Lose It
According to an article today published in the GlobalTimes in China the "The China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) said that individuals are effectively barred from registering domain names ending with .cn unless they have a business license to show they're a bona fide company." "The announcement came after a report by China Central Television (CCTV) aired criticism of the … [Read more...]
$700 For A Domain Registration? EuroDNS.com Starting Accepting .MX Preorders
I just received this notice from EuroDns.com regarding the .MX (mexico) ccTLD landrush: ""EuroDNS is glad to announce the opening of the .MX Landrush pre-registration phase from August 25th until September 1st, the latter being the official opening day of the Landrush period, for a price of 485 Euros.""" Wow $485 Euro's. At today's exchange rate $1 USD= $1.43 Euro's that comes to $694 per … [Read more...]
$300K Coming Into The Market To Buy .Ae Domains?
According to a press release from today, a Dubai based company, "Unicapital Middle East", has $300,000 allocated for domain name purchases. The company is allocating another $700K for project development and promotion. It has just launched a portal for the region at 99.ae. It is not clear from the press release if the $300K is going to be spent on .Ae domains or on top level TLD's but … [Read more...]