Nominet’s Policy Advisory Board (PAB) elections are coming up soon, with the call for nominations being issued earlier today. There are four seats available for a period of two years. Full details on the election process and timelines are available on their site. You don’t need to be a member of Nominet to stand for… Continue reading Nominet Policy Advisory Board – Call For Nominations
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Nominet Seeking Feedback on Governance
Nominet are currently seeking feedback from members and the public on governance matters: The governance review, which we announced last year, led by Professor Bob Garratt, is making good progress. As part of that process, we have engaged an independent company, Mutuo, to conduct research into stakeholders’ views on governance. The results of this research… Continue reading Nominet Seeking Feedback on Governance
Ripe Implements IPv4 Allocation Policy Change
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… Continue reading Ripe Implements IPv4 Allocation Policy Change
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 published… Continue reading Comreg Finally Publish IEDR Report
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.… Continue reading 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… Continue reading ICANN Domain Tasting Deadline
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… Continue reading ICANN Culls Registrar and Attempts To Offload Domains
Has the time come to redelegate IE namespace?
I’ve written extensively about the IE namespace and its current registry operator – IEDR in the past. While I’ve always tried to be fair and balanced in my coverage of the issues facing the IE namespace I’m afraid my patience with the current registry operator has worn thin. While things may have improved over… Continue reading Has the time come to redelegate IE namespace?
Crazy ccTLD Price Hikes?
Image via Wikipedia Jackie Liu’s post on CircleID raises some very interesting questions, though whether or not any answers will be forthcoming or not is a totally different matter. While a lot of ccTLDs are dropping their wholesale rates others are raising them (or have raised them). The problem, as Liu points out, is that… Continue reading Crazy ccTLD Price Hikes?
Spanish Registry To Introduce Multi-year Registrations
The Spanish domain registry (.es) is planning to introduce multi-year registrations. Although an exact date has not been announced the change is expected to come into effect during October. A number of the ccTLD registries in Europe have either introduced multi-year registrations or are in the process of making changes to the registration periods available.… Continue reading Spanish Registry To Introduce Multi-year Registrations