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| |logo = | | |logo = |
− | |status = Contract Signed | + | |status = Delegated |
| |manager = | | |manager = |
| |country = | | |country = |
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− | '''.pub''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Demand Media]] ([[United TLD Holdco Ltd.]]).<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> | + | '''.pub''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Demand Media]] ([[United TLD Holdco Ltd.]]).<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> The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 26 February 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 27 Feb 2014</ref> |
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| ==Public Comment Objection== | | ==Public Comment Objection== |
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| The .pub TLD is proposed by United TLD Holdco Ltd. (“United TLD”), a well-funded company established by highly experienced domain industry executives for the express purpose of securing the rights to operate a portfolio of TLDs that increase choice, expression, affinity and relevance for millions of consumers, businesses and other organizations on the web. | | The .pub TLD is proposed by United TLD Holdco Ltd. (“United TLD”), a well-funded company established by highly experienced domain industry executives for the express purpose of securing the rights to operate a portfolio of TLDs that increase choice, expression, affinity and relevance for millions of consumers, businesses and other organizations on the web. |
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| The .pub TLD seeks to establish a widely recognized and desirable address. Creating a distinct sense of identity and belonging not achievable with existing TLDs, .pub will provide a well-regarded address for the sharing of information, ideas, experiences, entertainment and the sale of relevant goods and services. | | The .pub TLD seeks to establish a widely recognized and desirable address. Creating a distinct sense of identity and belonging not achievable with existing TLDs, .pub will provide a well-regarded address for the sharing of information, ideas, experiences, entertainment and the sale of relevant goods and services. |
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| ==Contract Signed== | | ==Contract Signed== |
| On 12 December 2013 [[Demand Media]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .pub after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15299-ten-more-new-gtlds-get-icann-contracts Ten More New gTLDs Get ICANN Contracts, DomainIncite] Retrieved 13 Dec 2013</ref> | | On 12 December 2013 [[Demand Media]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .pub after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15299-ten-more-new-gtlds-get-icann-contracts Ten More New gTLDs Get ICANN Contracts, DomainIncite] Retrieved 13 Dec 2013</ref> |
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| + | ==Delegation and Availability== |
| + | .pub was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 26 February, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| [[Category:TLD]] | | [[Category:TLD]] |
| [[Category:Commerce New gTLDs|pub]] | | [[Category:Commerce New gTLDs|pub]] |
| + | [[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|pub]] |