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==Dot TK==

==Dot TK==

In 2001, a Dutch entrepreneur, [[Joost Zuurbier]], proposed the idea of establishing the Tokelauan .tk domain, and to set up a unique model where registration would be provided for free. The idea is somewhat analogous to the free email services provided by large ICT companies, such as [[MSN]] and [[Google]]. Tokelau was an ideal country for the project of creating the world's first open, and free ccTLD as it had no existing IT infrastructure. After finalizing the deal with local people, Zuurbier went on to convince [[ICANN]], which took about 5 more years. ICANN insisted on meeting the local elders to ensure they were not being misled or acting as a front for the abuse of a ccTLD rights by a foreign entity. For awhile ICANN insisted that the servers and necessary infrastructure be placed on the island, but they were eventually swayed to allow off-shore servers when they learned more about the extremely sparse resources available on the island. Once ICANN approved the project, Teletok was formed to manage Tokelau's newly established IT infrastructure.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/oct/25/internet.guardianweeklytechnologysection Guardian]</ref>  

In 2001, a Dutch entrepreneur, [[Joost Zuurbier]], proposed the idea of establishing the Tokelauan .tk domain, and to set up a unique model where registration would be provided for free. The idea is somewhat analogous to the free email services provided by large ICT companies, such as [[MSN]] and [[Google]]. Tokelau was an ideal country for the project of creating the world's first open, and free ccTLD as it had no existing IT infrastructure. After finalizing the deal with local people, Zuurbier went on to convince [[ICANN]], which took about 5 more years. ICANN insisted on meeting the local elders to ensure they were not being misled or acting as a front for the abuse of a ccTLD rights by a foreign entity. For awhile ICANN insisted that the servers and necessary infrastructure be placed on the island, but they were eventually swayed to allow off-shore servers when they learned more about the extremely sparse resources available on the island. Once ICANN approved the project, Teletok was formed to manage Tokelau's newly established IT infrastructure.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/oct/25/internet.guardianweeklytechnologysection Guardian]</ref>  

Teletok started a joint venture with a private company, [[BV Dot TK]], to establish the [[ccTLD]], .tk. Registration of .tk domain names has been provided free of charge since then to increase global awareness of Tokelau. However, you can choose to pay to get full rights over the domain and support the government of Tokelau.<ref>[http://www.dot.tk/en/aboutdottk.html dot tk]</ref> To stop the illegal and pornographic activities on .tk domains, Teletok has developed a system that detects and blocks such material.<ref>[http://www.ebusinessforum.com/index.asp?layout=rich_story&doc_id=10338&title=New+Zealand%3A+Trouble+in+paradise&channelid=4&categoryid=30 EBusinessForum]</ref>

Teletok started a joint venture with a private company, [[Dot TK|BV Dot TK]], to establish the [[ccTLD]], .tk. Registration of .tk domain names has been provided free of charge since then to increase global awareness of Tokelau. However, you can choose to pay to get full rights over the domain and support the government of Tokelau.<ref>[http://www.dot.tk/en/aboutdottk.html dot tk]</ref> To stop the illegal and pornographic activities on .tk domains, Teletok has developed a system that detects and blocks such material.<ref>[http://www.ebusinessforum.com/index.asp?layout=rich_story&doc_id=10338&title=New+Zealand%3A+Trouble+in+paradise&channelid=4&categoryid=30 EBusinessForum]</ref>

Tokelau has benefited substantially from the establishment of its own domain, as the revenue of island has been increased considerably. Besides this, Tokelau is now much more accessible to the rest of the world. The Government of Tokelau is trying to find more renewable energy sources to ensure reliable power supply across the island. They have been using the funds raised by .tk to reinvest in their ICT infrastructure, opening Internet cafes, installing high-speed Internet access.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/oct/25/internet.guardianweeklytechnologysection Guardian]</ref>

Tokelau has benefited substantially from the establishment of its own domain, as the revenue of island has been increased considerably. Besides this, Tokelau is now much more accessible to the rest of the world. The Government of Tokelau is trying to find more renewable energy sources to ensure reliable power supply across the island. They have been using the funds raised by .tk to reinvest in their ICT infrastructure, opening Internet cafes, installing high-speed Internet access.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/oct/25/internet.guardianweeklytechnologysection Guardian]</ref>