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− | '''.desi''' is a proposed new [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. | + | '''.desi''' is a proposed new [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The string was originally applied for by both [[Afilias]] and [[Desi Networks LLC]], though the latter prevailed in a August 2013 auction held by [[Innovative Auctions]]. The total amount was not disclosed though the 8 total auctions were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.<ref>[http://www.applicantauction.com/blog/2013/8/15/second-applicant-auction-concluded-successfully-8-domains-965m Second Applicant Auction, Concluded Successfully 8 domains 965m, ApplicantAuction.com] Published Aug 15th</ref> |
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− | There are two companies seeking the approval of the internet governing body to delegate the .desi string in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet domain name system and to serve as registry operator. The applicants include: <ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref>
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− | # [[Afilias]] Domains No. 4 Limited - The TLD is one of the 305 domain name string filed by the company. <ref>[http://www.afilias.info/news/2012/06/12/afilias-bringing-hundreds-new-top-level-domains-internet Afilias Bringing Hundreds of New Top Level Domains to the Internet]</ref>
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− | # [[Desi Networks LLC]] - The contact person for the company is Mr. Ravin Ohri. The company has applied for the string as a [[Generic gTLD]].
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