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Unrestricted gTLDs are generic top level domains that will be open to any combination of letters. On 26 June 2008, ICANN approved the recommendation of a new gTLD program which would allow companies to register domains under any gTLD. [1][2]

Currently, new registrations are limited to a set of gTLDs that had been approved by ICANN, such as .com and .org, but with the new program, organizations will be able to apply to reserve their own gTLD. For example, Microsoft could apply for .msn, Google for .google, or New York City for .nyc. The new system's final implementation plan is expected to be published in 2009. It then must be approved by the ICANN Board before the system is implemented. ICANN is currently aiming to have applications for domains starting in the second quarter of 2009.[1][2].

In February 2009 a draft version of a guidebook has been published, outlining most of the procedures of the application process, which will be done online, including the price of the evaluation fee, set at 185.000 USD.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b ICANN Board Approves Sweeping Overhaul of Top-level Domains, CircleID, 26 June 2008
  2. ^ a b ICANN | Biggest Expansion in gTLDs Approved for Implementation
  3. ^ "ICANN - Draft Applicant Guidebook, v2" (PDF).
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