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'''.mobi''' is a [[STLD|sponsored top level domain]] used for websites optimized for access by mobile devices, such as smartphones.<ref>[http://www.aumnia.com/blog/mobile-trends/mobi-or-not-mobi/ Mobi or Not Mobi, Aumnia.com/blog]</ref> [[ICANN]] entered into negotiations with the applicant, [[dotMobi]], in 2004;<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-13dec04.htm Resolutions, ICANN.org]</ref> the extension was approved in 2005,<ref>[http://symbian.sys-con.com/node/110150 Node, Symbian.Sys-Con.com]</ref> and it began resolving as a usable extension in 2006.<ref>[http://www.publicdomainregistry.com/dotmobi/ dotMobi, PublicDomainRegistry.com]</ref> The extension was originally approved by the [[ICANN Board]] at [[ICANN 23]] in Luxembourg.<ref>[http://www.mobiledia.com/news/32782.html News, MobileDia.com]</ref>

'''.mobi''' is a [[STLD|sponsored top level domain]] used for websites optimized for access by mobile devices, such as smartphones.<ref>[http://www.aumnia.com/blog/mobile-trends/mobi-or-not-mobi/ Mobi or Not Mobi, Aumnia.com/blog]</ref> [[ICANN]] entered into negotiations with the applicant, [[dotMobi]], in 2004;<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-13dec04.htm Resolutions, ICANN.org]</ref> the extension was approved in 2005,<ref>[http://symbian.sys-con.com/node/110150 Node, Symbian.Sys-Con.com]</ref> and it began resolving as a usable extension in 2006.<ref>[http://www.publicdomainregistry.com/dotmobi/ dotMobi, PublicDomainRegistry.com]</ref> The extension was originally approved by the [[ICANN Board]] at [[ICANN 23]] in Luxembourg.<ref>[http://www.mobiledia.com/news/32782.html News, MobileDia.com]</ref>

The applicant, and current manager, [[dotMobi]] was originally founded through investments by and participation from major companies involved in mobile technology and communication, including: Hutchison 3, GSM Association, Ericsson, [[Microsoft]], Nokia, Samsung, Telefonica Moviles, T-Mobile, Vodafone, [[Google]].<ref>[http://www.mobiledia.com/news/32782.html News, Mobiledia.com]</ref><ref>[http://blueflavor.com/our-work/dotmobi-developers-guide/ dotMobi Developers Guide, blueflavor.com]</ref> The company was originally known as Mobi JV.<ref>[http://www.afilias.info/mobi+acquisition Mobi Aquisition, Afilias.info]</ref>

The applicant, and current manager, [[dotMobi]] was originally founded through investments by and participation from major companies involved in mobile technology and communication, including: Hutchison 3, GSM Association, Ericsson, [[Microsoft]], Nokia, Samsung, Telefonica Moviles, T-Mobile, Vodafone, [[Google]].<ref>[http://www.mobiledia.com/news/32782.html News, Mobiledia.com]</ref><ref>[http://blueflavor.com/our-work/dotmobi-developers-guide/ dotMobi Developers Guide, blueflavor.com]</ref> The company was originally known as Mobi JV.<ref>[http://www.afilias.info/mobi+acquisition Mobi Aquisition, Afilias.info]</ref> They apparently considered other possible extensions for the mobile market, including .mob and .cell, though their testing showed that .mobi was the most internationally recognizable extension for mobile-related Internet content.<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/domain-masters/ep-2005-07-20/page-1.jsp Domain Masters Transcript, Moniker.com]</ref>

===Afilias===

===Afilias===

Afilias was an early partner in the bid and delegation for .mobi. They originally were provided [[registry]] services to the dotMobi company. In February, 2010, Afilias acquired all issued and outstanding stock in the company and mTLD became a wholly owned subsidiary of Afilias.<ref>[http://www.afilias.info/mobi+acquisition Mobi Acquisition, Afilias.info]</ref>

Afilias was an early partner in the bid and delegation for .mobi. They originally were provided [[registry]] services to the dotMobi company. In February, 2010, Afilias acquired all issued and outstanding stock in the company and mTLD became a wholly owned subsidiary of Afilias.<ref>[http://www.afilias.info/mobi+acquisition Mobi Acquisition, Afilias.info]</ref>