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> Proposed Bylaws Change Updated and Open for Comment 17 NOV 08
> AGP Deletes Down by 84% 13 NOV 08
> Termination of Registrar EstDomains to Go Ahead 12 NOV 08
IDN ccTLD Fast Track
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> AGP Limits Policy closes 20 NOV
> Role Of Internet Users in the GNSO closes 28 NOV
> Fast Track Implementation Plan closes 8 DEC
> New gTLD Applicant Guidebook closes 8 DEC
> CRAI Report on Registries/Registrars closes 8 DEC
> ALAC Review Mid-Point Report closes 12 DEC
> Proposed Bylaws Change closes 17 DEC
How to Apply for a New Generic Top Level Domain
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Draft Applicant Guidebook Now Available for Comment
23 OCT 08
After years of discussion and thought, generic top-level domains (gTLDs) are being expanded. They will allow for more innovation, choice and change to a global Internet presently served by just 21 generic top-level domain names.
A draft Applicant Guidebook has been developed with opportunities for public comment. The draft Guidebook describes processes for objections to applications. There has been detailed technical scrutiny to ensure the Internet’s stability and security. There will be an evaluation fee, but it will recover costs only (expenses so far, application processing and other costs) and it will be reviewed after the first round of applications. ICANN is a not for profit corporation dedicated to coordinating the Internet’s addressing system. If fee collection exceeds expenses, the community will be consulted as to how that excess is to be used.
Promoting competition and choice is one of the principles upon which ICANN was founded. In a world with 1.5 billion Internet users (and growing), diversity, choice and innovation are key. The Internet has supported huge increases in choice, innovation and the competition of ideas and expanding new gTLDs is an opportunity for more.
New gTLDs and the Internet
Openness Change Innovation.
The Guidebook is comprised of six modules, some with explanatory memoranda, and it is available for public comment at http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-en.htm. The Guidebook modules along with full information are linked from the new gTLD webpage.| Current Work | Events and Meetings |
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