Here Come the .CO Domain Extensions

Pete Prestipino — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT

The launch plan for the .CO domain name extension has been announced. .CO domains will be available through a select list of accredited partners.

A global Sunrise will take place from April 26 through June 10, allowing eligible trademark holders the right to apply for the .CO domain names corresponding to their marks before registration is open to the general public.

Landrush will occur from June 21 through July 13, and will be open to anyone interested in registering certain high priority domain names. General availability will begin on July 20, opening the .CO domain for registrations on a first-come, first-served basis around the world. Starting today however, early adopters can gain a true first mover advantage by applying to be included in the .CO Founders Program, an initiative designed to help those qualified 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 from individuals to businesses and big brands.

“The .CO Founders Program provides an excellent opportunity for early adopters to secure short and memorable domain names and truly help shape the .CO name space,” said Juan Diego Calle, CEO of .CO Internet. “Participants in the program will benefit by potentially being featured in an aggressive .CO advertising and marketing program; likewise they will be expected to actively promote their domain to benefit the broader .COmmunity,” added Calle.

If you’re interested in participating in the .CO Founders program you will need to submit an application at www.COinternet.co/cofounders.

Custom Domain Extensions Coming

Pete Prestipino — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Do you doubt that new domain extensions are on their way?

Internet infrastructure service provider Afilias announced it has been selected by Big Room Inc. as the registry services provider for its application to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for a new .eco domain during the upcoming new top-level domain (new TLD) application process.

"We selected Afilias because it has a proven track record of providing superior services, world-class domain name registry technology, and reliable DNS resolution," said Trevor Bowden, co-founder of Big Room. "Since Afilias has supported more successful ICANN bids, and launched, more new TLDs than any other registry provider, we are confident that we have the right technical partner to ensure confidence in the launch and technical stability of our new domain."

Big Room will apply for a .eco Internet extension when ICANN begins accepting applications for new TLDs, expected in the first quarter of 2010. Big Room proposes a new ".eco platform" that will collect and store current and detailed environmental and sustainability information along with a user's .eco domain name. Its bid has a group of global partners and is internationally supported.

"Afilias is pleased to be selected to provide proven, world-class registry technology that will ensure Internet stability, as well as a smooth and secure launch for the world's registrars if ICANN approves Big Room's new TLD application," said Michael Young, Vice President of Product Development for Afilias and member of Big Room's Advisory Board.

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Here Come the .CO Domain Extensions

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