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{{TLD|
{{TLD|
|logo =
|logo =
|status = Proposed
|status = Delegated
|manager =
|manager =
|country = England
|country = England
|stringcontention =
|stringcontention =
|registryprovider = [[Minds + Machines]]
|registryprovider = [[Minds + Machines]]
|date =
|date = 22 March 2014
|type = [[GeoTLD]]
|type = [[GeoTLD]]
|PIC = [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1158 Download Here]
|priority = 635- [[Dot London Domains Limited]]
|priority = 635- [[Dot London Domains Limited]]
|community =
|community =
|keypeople =
|keypeople =
}}
}}
'''.london''' is a proposed [[GeoTLD]] being applied for in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]] by [[Dot London Domains Limited]]. The city's official promotional agency worked with the Mayor's office to put together a team and proposal. In December 8, 2011, they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from registries based in and outside of the UK.<ref>[http://mylondondomain.com/ MyLondonDomain.com]</ref> [[Nominet]] and [[CentralNic]], both English registries, announced that they planned to submit or have submitted proposals.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/london-issues-london-rfp-through-olympic-bid-system/ London Issues RFP Through Olympic Bid System, DomainIncite.com]</ref> The RFP submission period closed in early January, 2012.<ref>[http://www.londonandpartners.com/media-centre/press-releases/2012/120109-london-partners-announces-next-stage-in-london-tld-application London Partners Announces Next Stage in London TLD Application, LondonAndPartners.com]</ref> [[Minds + Machines]] went on to win the contract.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/04/11/minds-machines-gets-london/ Minds Machines Gets London]</ref>
'''.london''' is a delegated [[GeoTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]], and is managed by [[Dot London Domains Limited]]. The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 22 March 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 April 2014</ref>
The city's official promotional agency worked with the Mayor's office to put together a team and proposal. In December 8, 2011, they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from registries based in and outside of the UK.<ref>[http://mylondondomain.com/ MyLondonDomain.com]</ref> [[Nominet]] and [[CentralNic]], both English registries, announced that they planned to submit or have submitted proposals.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/london-issues-london-rfp-through-olympic-bid-system/ London Issues RFP Through Olympic Bid System, DomainIncite.com]</ref> The RFP submission period closed in early January, 2012.<ref>[http://www.londonandpartners.com/media-centre/press-releases/2012/120109-london-partners-announces-next-stage-in-london-tld-application London Partners Announces Next Stage in London TLD Application, LondonAndPartners.com]</ref> [[Minds + Machines]] went on to win the contract.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/04/11/minds-machines-gets-london/ Minds Machines Gets London]</ref>
==Application Details==
==Application Details==
The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:
The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:
This clearly demonstrates there is likely to be high and sustainable demand for .LONDON domains and audiences will be receptive to digital channels and communications that use .LONDON domains.
This clearly demonstrates there is likely to be high and sustainable demand for .LONDON domains and audiences will be receptive to digital channels and communications that use .LONDON domains.
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Our purpose is to:
Our purpose is to:
- Make .LONDON domains available to organisations and individuals in London, the UK and world-wide and by the use of .LONDON domains, enable them to associate their products, information and themselves with London for their own legal purposes.
- Allow organisations and individuals to promote their association or identification with London and provide a means to communicate with those who associate or identify with London.
- Increase the number of organisations and individuals that identify with London through their use of .LONDON domains and email accounts.
- Make .LONDON domains affordable and available subject to compliance with the rules governing .LONDON discussed elsewhere in this application.
- Operate a safe and secure registry for .LONDON that exceeds ICANN’s requirements.
Registry operator and RSP
Registry operator and RSP
Operating model
Operating model
Generally, the London TLD will operate on a first come, first served basis. Pricing will be competitive and the business model will be sustainable. We expect applicants will have an association or affiliation with London, however this need not be based on the location of the applicant. This will ensure .LONDON domains are accessible to London organisations and individuals and those with a geographical connection, affinity with, or customer base in London."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1158 Application Download, gTLDresult.ICANN.org] Retrieved 18 Feb 2013</ref>
Generally, the London TLD will operate on a first come, first served basis. Pricing will be competitive and the business model will be sustainable. We expect applicants will have an association or affiliation with London, however this need not be based on the location of the applicant. This will ensure .LONDON domains are accessible to London organisations and individuals and those with a geographical connection, affinity with, or customer base in London."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1158 Application Download, gTLDresult.ICANN.org] Retrieved 18 Feb 2013</ref>
===Contract Signed===
On 14 November 2013, [[Dot London Domains Limited]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .london after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 20 Nov 2013</ref>
==Delegation and Availability==
.london was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 22 March, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref>
==References==
==References==
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[[Category:TLD]]
[[Category:TLD]]
[[Category:GeoTLD|london]]
[[Category:GeoTLD|london]]
[[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|london]]