Archive for February, 2011

Peruvian Internet Policy Expert Seeks Political Ambitions

Peruvian Internet Policy Expert Seeks Political Ambitions

Peruvian domain name expert and general manager of Latin American and Caribbean TLD Association (LACTLD), Erick Iriarte Ahón, is seeking election to parliament.

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GAC Rejects US Proposal For gTLD Veto

ICANN is under attack for its proposal to introduce new gTLDs from an unlikely source – the Obama administration. However it “has failed in its bid to...

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ICANN Warns .JOBS To Get House in Order

ICANN has sent a stern letter to Employ Media, operators of the .JOBS gTLD, saying they are in breach of their Registry Agreement.

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Slow Start To Year For Domain Aftermarket

Slow Start To Year For Domain Aftermarket

A quiet week in the week to 16 January for the Domain Name Journal list of top reported sales that saw no six-figure sales. Top selling domain name for the week...

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What is WHOIS – CENTR Issues Paper Explains All

What is WHOIS – CENTR Issues Paper Explains All

Not sure what WHOIS is? CENTR have released an Issues Paper that explains. But in short, “the WHOIS tool is an important query and response protocol within...

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SGNIC Releases Premium .SG Domains

SGNIC Releases Premium .SG Domains

SGNIC are releasing a limited number of premium .SG domain names. The domain names will be available by application at a Base Price ranging from SG$600 to $20,000....

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Libyan Unrest Raises Uncertainty Over .LY Domains

The growing popularity of .LY domain names, the Libyan ccTLD, as an internet address shortener has led some to worry about whether the domain names will continue...

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US Government Reviews IANA And Flags Issues For Possible Change

The US government is seeking public comment to enhance the performance of the IANA functions in the development and award of a new IANA functions contract.

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.SE introduces faster and less expensive ADR for disputes over .SE domains

.SE introduces faster and less expensive ADR for disputes over .SE domains

.SE (The Internet Infrastructure Foundation) now offers the option of faster and less expensive processing of ADR cases in the event of a domain name dispute....

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New gTLDs – Pandora’s Box is Open by Moe Alramahi

Abstract: “After years of discussion and thought, gTLDs are being expanded. They will allow for more innovation, choice and change to a global Internet presently...

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ICANN Confirms June Singapore Meeting

ICANN Confirms June Singapore Meeting

ICANN has confirmed that the meeting that was originally scheduled to be held in Amman, Jordan, will be held in Singapore from 19-24 June 2011.

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ICANN: IDN ccTLD Request From Pakistan Successfully Passes String Evaluation

ICANN: IDN ccTLD Request From Pakistan Successfully Passes String Evaluation

ICANN is pleased to announce the successful completion of String Evaluation on proposed IDN ccTLD string for Pakistan.

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ICANN Revises 2011 Meeting Sponsorship Program

ICANN Revises 2011 Meeting Sponsorship Program

Earlier this year, ICANN announced a new sponsorship program that introduced higher levels of support, as well as price increases for lower level sponsorship packages.

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Typosquatting Dispute Hits New Zealand’s Yellow Pages

A domain name dispute involving the New Zealand postal service and the telephone listings service Yellow Pages in New Zealand has gained some attention in the country...

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ICANN: New gTLDS-Briefing Papers for ICANN Board-GAC Consultations

ICANN: New gTLDS-Briefing Papers for ICANN Board-GAC Consultations

In preparation for the ICANN Board-GAC consultation in Brussels on 28 February and 1 March 2011, ICANN has prepared briefing papers to address the 12 topics...

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