ARIN is running a trial service that gives users access to historical IP whois data ie. it will tell you who was responsible for an IP address or block of IPs. The service is not automated and if you want to access it you will need to submit a request via email with information about not only what you want to know, but why you are interested in accessing the … [Read more...] about ARIN Trials WhoWas Service
Archives for November 2011
Nominet Now Offers Registry Services
Well I guess it wasn't really a secret that Nominet was going to be offering gTLD registry services.. However the new registry services site makes it very clear that they are "open for business" So far there have been rumours about Nominet's involvement in a number of UK based applications including .london and a .wales, though apart from .wales nothing has been … [Read more...] about Nominet Now Offers Registry Services
ICM Launch Buy.xxx
ICM Registry are getting a lot of attention in the media at present, though most of it probably isn't that welcome. With both ICM and ICANN being named in a law suit tensions are probably running high.. However ICM are a business and they're currently trying to make their launch as successful as possible. Enter their new billboard image that is currently gracing Sunset … [Read more...] about ICM Launch Buy.xxx
Centralnic Now ICANN Accredited
Centralnic, the company that runs .uk.com and other extensions, is now an ICANN accredited registrar. They don't appear to be listed on the IANA site yet or on the ICANN list of accredited registrars, however ICANN has informed registry operators of the accreditation, so expect their name to appear there soon. Related articles So Centralnic Acquired Gb.com … [Read more...] about Centralnic Now ICANN Accredited
ICANN Seeking Feedback on Domain Transfers
As part of its ongoing review of domain transfers ICANN has opened a public comment period. You can read the full announcement here. This time round the focus is on: "change of control" ie. when a domain changes registrant / holder with OR without a change of registrar Timing out / expiring transfer authorisations. At the moment it's a bit "up in the air", so it … [Read more...] about ICANN Seeking Feedback on Domain Transfers