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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
.radio
.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | ||||
| .ke | 23-Jul-2017 | 19-Oct-2017 | No | KeNIC Registry |
| .radio | 23-Aug-2017 | 27-Oct-2017 | No | European Broadcasting Union |
| Limited | ||||
| .radio | 23-Aug-2017 | 27-Oct-2017 | No | European Broadcasting Union |
| Limited 1 | ||||
| .basketball | 22-Aug-2017 | 18-Oct-2017 | No | Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) |
| Limited 2 | ||||
| .basketball | 23-Oct-2017 | 22-Dec-2017 | No | Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) |
| Landrush | ||||
| .ke | 23-Oct-2017 | 20-Nov-2017 | No | KeNIC Registry |
| .radio | 23-Aug-2017 | 27-Oct-2017 | No | European Broadcasting Union |
| General Availability | ||||
| .boston | 10-Oct-2017 | N/A | Yes | Boston TLD Management, LLC |
| Premium/Reserved Release | ||||
| .nrw | 2-Oct-2017 | N/A | Yes | Minds and Machines GmbH |
The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.