The depletion of remaining IPv4 space is not a "sexy" topic, but it's a very important one.RIPE, which is charged with the IP space for Europe, has implemented a policy change regarding the reallocation of IP space.While this may sound very technical, what it means is that they're streamlining the process for freeing up and reusing IPs. Of course, in reality, the only longterm … [Read more...] about Ripe Implements IPv4 Allocation Policy Change
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Comreg Finally Publish IEDR Report
Although it's several months later than announced, Comreg (Irish Communications Regulator), has finally published its report on the consultation of IEDR and the IE ccTLD.The regulator published a press release (below) as well as all submissions received and the consultation conclusions based on the submissions.The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has today … [Read more...] about Comreg Finally Publish IEDR Report
WIPO Paperless Process Proposal
WIPO, which manages domain disputes on behalf of the gTLDs and a lot of the ccTLDs, has put forward a proposal to ICANN for a paperless UDRP process.In a very interesting and insightful article on CircleID George Kirikos looks at the implications of such a process. If you have an interest in domains then you really should read both what he has to say and the details of the … [Read more...] about WIPO Paperless Process Proposal
Whois Inaccuracy Report System Gets Upgrade
ICANN have upgraded the system used for reporting inaccuracies in WHOIS.According to the announcement:The Whois Data Problem Report System (WDPRS) has a number of advantages over the previous system, which was first introduced in 2002. Among them are: * More detailed information is captured from complainants to assist registrars in investigating Whois … [Read more...] about Whois Inaccuracy Report System Gets Upgrade
Have Comreg Forgotten About The IEDR?
Remember Comreg? Remember the famous IEDR report?It's now the 18th of December, which means that civil servants will soon be shutting up shop until the New Year. And still we have no inkling as to the outcome of Comreg's investigations into the IE Domain Registry, the company currently charged with managing the Irish ccTLD.Over 12 months ago the external consultants presented … [Read more...] about Have Comreg Forgotten About The IEDR?
ICANN Announces Deadlines for New AGP Policy
ICANN have announced their implementation plans for the new AGP (Add Grace Period) Limits PolicyThe plan specifies that gTLD Operators (hereinafter referred to as "Operators") must inform each of their accredited Registrars of the new Policy within the next 21 days and subsequently implement the Policy as soon as possible thereafter but no later than 31 March 2009.The new AGP … [Read more...] about ICANN Announces Deadlines for New AGP Policy
More Nominet Jigs and Reels
In the lead up to Nominet's AGM earlier this year I mentioned some of the squabbling.While we may have had a respite, it's now "open season" once again.The latest news is that some people are pushing a vote of no confidence in the current Nominet board and demanding that an EGM be called.What exactly happened?As usual trying to make sense of any debacles that breakout on the … [Read more...] about More Nominet Jigs and Reels
ICANN Domain Tasting Deadline
Stephane has an interesting post on the possible end of domain tasting.While the debate around domain tasting has been going on for quite some time ICANN can be a very slow moving beast. In some ways it moves far too slow, but when you consider the range of different opinions that have to be taken into consideration for such a significant policy change to come into effect it's … [Read more...] about ICANN Domain Tasting Deadline
So Where Exactly Is The Comreg Report?
The Irish Communications Regulator (Comreg) were meant to publish a document based on the public feedback they'd received regarding IEDR before the end of October.It's now November 1st and there's no sign of it.So what happened?When will we see the document?Or are we all going to be fobbed off again?At the moment the IEDR and stakeholders are waiting in limbo. … [Read more...] about So Where Exactly Is The Comreg Report?
ICANN Culls Registrar and Attempts To Offload Domains
As I've mentioned a few times in the past, ICANN takes a dim view of registrars who misbehave.EstDomains cropped up in the news a few times over the last few months, as their head honcho, Vladimir Tsastsin was embroiled in a number of legal issues in Estonia.ICANN finally sent EstDomains a notice of termination (burnette-to-tsastsin-28oct08-en.pdf )based on Tsastsin being an … [Read more...] about ICANN Culls Registrar and Attempts To Offload Domains