SPOTLIGHT:
Chinese IDNs available for .VIP
Starting November 21, 2017, .VIP will allow Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) in the Chinese script. The only languages previously available were Spanish, French, and German. All Chinese script IDNs in .VIP will be considered premium domains. For more information, please contact your Client Service Partner.
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Still Launching
The following TLDs have launch phases (Pre-General Availability) that are currently still in progress. If you are interested in participating in any of these launches, please contact your Client Service Partner.
.health
.basketball
.bot
.storage
.ke
.uk (top level)
Launches within 30 days (bold indicates where dates fall within time frame)
| Extension | Start Date | Order Entry Deadline | First-come First-served (FCFS) | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandfather | ||||
| .mt | 1-Dec-2017 | 26-Nov-2020 | No | NIC (Malta) |
| Limited | ||||
| .health | 20-Jul-2017 | 28-Nov-2017 | Yes | DotHealth, LLC |
| .bot | 31-Oct-2017 | 29-Nov-2017 | No | Amazon Registry Services, Inc. |
| .mt | 1-Dec-2017 | 26-Nov-2020 | Yes | NIC (Malta) |
| Landrush | ||||
| .ke | 23-Oct-2017 | 9-Nov-2017 | No | KeNIC Registry |
| .storage | 7-Nov-2017 | 24-Nov-2017 | Yes | XYZ Registry |
| EAP | ||||
| .storage | 28-Nov-2017 | 30-Nov-2017 | Yes | XYZ Registry |
| General Availability | ||||
| .radio | 15-Nov-2017 | N/A | Yes | European Broadcasting Union |
| Premium/Reserved Release | ||||
| .vip (Chinese IDN) | 21-Nov-2017 | N/A | Yes | Minds + Machines Group Limited |
The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.