What is a top-level domain (TLD)?
A "top-level"
domain is what comes after the last dot in a
domain name. The most commonly known
top-level domains are .COM, .NET,
.ORG, .INFO and .BIZ. There are also country-specific
top-level domains, such as .UK for the
United Kingdom, .JP for Japan and .US for
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How are new
top-level domains
coming to market?
On June 26,
2008 ICANN (Internet
Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ), a non-profit organization formed
to manage the technical concerns of the Internet,
announced
the “Biggest Domain
Name Expansion” in the history of the Internet. Opening the domain space to
allow any public or private organization from anywhere in the world to register
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When can I get a .Radio Domain?
The process of New Top Level Domains has not begun. You can refer to out
"Timeline" Page for information about the ICANN
Application Process.
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Can I Pre-Register a .Radio Domain?
At this time, there are no 'Pre-Registrations' for .RADIO Domains. (CAUTION:
Any website claiming to be accepting "Pre-Registrations" have no affiliation
with dotRadio and caution should be used in giving any of these websites any
personal details.)
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How much will a domain name cost?
Each ICANN accredited registrar (domain retailer) determines its own prices and
policies for domain name registrations. In addition, most registrars offer
additional services, such as Web site hosting, that may be of interest to you.
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How can I get a .RADIO domain name?
You will be able to register .RADIO domain names through any ICANN accredited
registrar (domain retailer).
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What are the valid characters and valid
lengths for domain names?
.RADIO names can contain the English-language letters A through Z, and the
digits 0 through 9. You can also use hyphens, but hyphens cannot begin or end
your domain name. Spaces and special characters (such as !, $, &, ? and so on)
are never permitted. The minimum length is 3 characters, and the maximum length
is 63 characters (excluding the "http://www" and ".radio" portions).
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How many domain extensions are in the root
zone today?
There are a total of 280
top level domain extensions: 248 Country Code TLDs (.UK, .US, .JP, .AU etc.); 20
sponsored & generic gTLDs (.COM, .ORG, .MOBI, .TEL etc.); one Address and
Routing Parameter (.ARPA); 11 test bed IDNs (.测试,
.испытание, .δοκιμή etc.).
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Will I have to be a "Radio Station" to get a
.Radio?
No, .RADIO will be an open
generic top level domain, allowing for total
creativity to domain holders. Providing
an
unparalleled branding opportunity
worldwide for the Radio, Broadcasting, Streaming, Multimedia, Music and Social
Network communities.
If we had restricted the .FM & .AM TLD to just "AM/FM" radio stations in 1998,
we would not have such great clients like: Last.FM, Ping.FM, Twisten.FM, Txt.FM,
DI.FM and so many more. The creative market
should provide direct to a successful TLD, not regulators.
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