Category: gtlds

5 Reasons Why Closed Generic New gTLDs Should Be Opposed

I’m on the record multiple times over the last few months for my opinions on “closed generics”. I first posted about it here back in June of last year: Big Brands Trying To Corner Generic Namespaces? Since then I’ve sent several letters to ICANN (supported by many others) and have been quoted and referenced in… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Closed Generic New gTLDs Should Be Opposed

ICANN Sets Firm Launch Date For New TLDs

Fadi Chehadé

ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé has announced a firm date for new TLD launch. In a video interview, with Brad White, Fadi Chehadé put April 23rd as a date when the first new TLD could be delegated. He admits, however, that the date may “slip”, though this time the “slippage” should be days or weeks and not… Continue reading ICANN Sets Firm Launch Date For New TLDs

Google Withdraws 3 New TLD Applications

4 new tld applications including 3 from Google have been withdrawn

Google has withdrawn 3 of its new TLD applications. Its applications for .and, .are and .est are now listed as “withdrawn” on the new TLD application status page: As Kevin pointed out, the three strings break the rules, as they appear on the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 list and are the codes for the United Arab… Continue reading Google Withdraws 3 New TLD Applications

Dot Nxt Cancelled

Rumours were flying around last night that the Dot Nxt conference scheduled for London next week had been cancelled again. Michael Berkens posted about the rumour over on his blog. Now this appears to have been confirmed by one of the attendees: It’s official. The Dot-Nxt conference has been cancelled. No refunds. Very disappointing #Fail… Continue reading Dot Nxt Cancelled

Argentinian GAC Opposes New TLD Application

The Argentinian GAC member speaking in the ICANN public forum today forcibly voiced their objection to a new TLD application. The application that has been submitted for .patagonia that has been received by ICANN was made by a company and not by the region of Argentina.    

Big Brands Trying To Corner Generic Namespaces?

Trying to make sense of the nearly 2000 new TLD applications is not something that anyone can do quickly. Sure, you can look at the list and see who has applied for what, but it’s only when you actually read the “public” part of their submission that you can get an insight into their plans.… Continue reading Big Brands Trying To Corner Generic Namespaces?

ICANN Publish New TLD Timeline

Last night ICANN published a timeline for the new TLD process moving forward. They also revealed that there were currently 500 new TLD applications that had not been completed. Whether they will be completed by 2359 UTC tonight remains to be seen, but I doubt if they’ll all get done in less than 24 hours.… Continue reading ICANN Publish New TLD Timeline

ICANN Chief Slaps Down ANA

Kevin reported in detail about the letter that ANA (Association of National Advertisers) sent to ICANN where they threatened to sue over the launch of new TLDs. ICANN chief, Rod Beckstrom, has replied in detail and while the response is polite it’s a bit of a slap down, as Beckstrom points out why ICANN believes… Continue reading ICANN Chief Slaps Down ANA

George Sadowsky’s Explanation of His No Vote

George Sadowsky voted against the launch of new TLDs in last Monday’s ICANN board meeting. I’d been meaning to re-read the transcript, as I found a lot of what he said was very well thought out and logical. Here it is: >>GEORGE SADOWSKY:   Thank you, Peter. This is one of the most important votes in… Continue reading George Sadowsky’s Explanation of His No Vote

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