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==New gTLDs==

==New gTLDs==

===.neustar Brand gTLD===

===.neustar Brand gTLD===

Neustar is one of the large registries involved in New gTLD registry and consultancy services, but in June, 2011 it became the only one that was publicly pursuing its own [[Brand gTLD]], that is, [[.neustar]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-eats-own-dog-food-plans-neustar-bid/ Neustar Eats own Dog Food, DomainIncite.com]</ref> According to Mark Pilipczuk, Neustar's vice president of Corporate Marketing & Communications, the .neustar gTLD will increase consumer awareness regarding the company as premier provider of real-time information and analytics. He also said that the company will probably create service-specific domains name such as dns.neustar or siteprotect.neustar. One this is for sure, the company is excited to operate its own [[Brand gTLD|brand gTLD]]. <ref>[http://ht.ly/8sL2S Thoughts on Applying for a Generic Top-Level Domain]</ref>

Neustar is one of the largest registries involved in New gTLD registry and consultancy services, but in June, 2011 it became the only one that was publicly pursuing its own [[Brand gTLD]], that is, [[.neustar]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-eats-own-dog-food-plans-neustar-bid/ Neustar Eats own Dog Food, DomainIncite.com]</ref> According to Mark Pilipczuk, Neustar's vice president of Corporate Marketing & Communications, the .neustar gTLD will increase consumer awareness regarding the company as premier provider of real-time information and analytics. He also said that the company will probably create service-specific domains name such as dns.neustar or siteprotect.neustar.<ref>[http://ht.ly/8sL2S Thoughts on Applying for a Generic Top-Level Domain]</ref>

===.green gTLD===

===.green gTLD===

===.site gTLD===

===.site gTLD===

The company was also partnered with [[UrbanBrain]], a Japanese gTLD consultancy and policy development firm and a subsidiary of [[Interlink|Interlink Co., Ltd]] to provide back-end registry solutions and to submit applications for major Japanese companies interested in operating their own Brand gTLDs. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-wins-urbanbrain-brand-contract/ NeuStar wins UrbanBrain .brand contract]</ref>  The first gTLD being applied for under the partnership with ICANN is [[.site]], an alternative domain name string for internet users worldwide. <ref>  

The company was also partnered with [[UrbanBrain]], a Japanese gTLD consultancy and policy development firm and a subsidiary of [[Interlink|Interlink Co., Ltd]] to provide back-end registry solutions and to submit applications for major Japanese companies interested in operating their own Brand gTLDs. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-wins-urbanbrain-brand-contract/ NeuStar wins UrbanBrain .brand contract]</ref>  The first gTLD being applied for under the partnership with was [[.site]], an alternative domain name string for internet users worldwide. <ref>  

[http://dotsite.org/about/releases/urbanbrain-selects-neustar-for-dotsite/ UrbanBrain Inc. Selects Neustar to Provide Registry Services for the .SITE Top Level Domain]</ref>

[http://dotsite.org/about/releases/urbanbrain-selects-neustar-for-dotsite/ UrbanBrain Inc. Selects Neustar to Provide Registry Services for the .SITE Top Level Domain]</ref>

===.gay Community gTLD===

===.gay Community gTLD===

[[dotgay LLC]] selected Neustar to provide back-end registry services for the proposed .gay [[Community gTLD]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-wins-gay-contract/ Neustar Wins .Gay Contract]</ref>

[[dotgay LLC]] selected Neustar to provide back-end registry services for the proposed [[.gay]] [[Community gTLD]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-wins-gay-contract/ Neustar Wins .Gay Contract]</ref>

===Partnership with Top Level Domain Holdings===

===Partnership with Top Level Domain Holdings===

In June 2011, [[Antony Van Couvering]], CEO of [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.|TLDH]] and [[Minds + Machines]] announced its partnership with Neustar to provide back-end registry services for some of its proposed [[GeoTLD|geographical TLDs]] such as [[.bayern]], [[.berlin]], [[.mumbai]] etc. Van Couvering acknowledged Neustars track record and capability in providing registry solutions, financial resources and outstanding customer service.<ref>[http://www.stockmarketwire.com/article/4162937/Top-Level-link-up-with-Neustar.html Top Level link up with Neustar]</ref>

In June 2011, [[Antony Van Couvering]], CEO of [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.|TLDH]] and [[Minds + Machines]], announced its partnership with Neustar to provide back-end registry services for some of its proposed [[GeoTLD|geographical TLDs]] such as [[.bayern]], [[.berlin]], [[.mumbai]] etc. Van Couvering acknowledged Neustar's track record and capability in providing registry solutions, financial resources and outstanding customer service.<ref>[http://www.stockmarketwire.com/article/4162937/Top-Level-link-up-with-Neustar.html Top Level link up with Neustar]</ref>

===.nyc Geo TLD===

===.nyc Geo TLD===

The New York City [[Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications]] (DoITT) partnered with Neustar to manage and operate the [[.nyc]] TLD. According to DoITT, under the agreement the city government will earn 40% from the total revenue that will be generated from .nyc TLD and the estimated minimum income for the initial five-years will be $3.6 million. Neustar is also responsible in paying the $185,000 ICANN application fee as well as the post application fees and the $25,000 annual fee.<ref>[http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/state-local/232700077 NYC To Apply For .nyc Domain]</ref>

The New York City [[Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications]] (DoITT) partnered with Neustar to manage and operate the [[.nyc]] TLD. According to DoITT, under the agreement the city government will earn 40% from the total revenue that will be generated from .nyc TLD, with the estimated minimum income for the initial five-years at $3.6 million. Neustar is also responsible for paying the $185,000 ICANN application fee as well as the post application fees and the $25,000 annual fee.<ref>[http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/state-local/232700077 NYC To Apply For .nyc Domain]</ref>

===.health gTLD===

===.health gTLD===