.supersport: Difference between revisions
Created page with "{{TLD| |logo = |status = Proposed |country = |language = |translation = |manager = |registryprovider = |registrations = |date = |type = Brand TLD |categor..." |
No edit summary |
||
| (2 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{TLD| | {{TLD| | ||
|logo = | |logo = | ||
|status = | |status = '''FAILED IE'''; eligible for extended evaluation | ||
|country = | |country = | ||
|language = | |language = | ||
|translation = | |translation = | ||
|manager = | |manager = | ||
|registryprovider = | |registryprovider = [[Afilias]] | ||
|registrations = | |registrations = | ||
|date = | |date = | ||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
|category = | |category = | ||
|community = | |community = | ||
|priority = 961 - [[SuperSport International Holdings Limited]] | |||
|keypeople = | |keypeople = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''.supersport''' is a [[Brand TLD]] being proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[SuperSport International Holdings Limited]].<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> | '''.supersport''' is a [[Brand TLD]] being proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[SuperSport International Holdings Limited]].<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> In June 2013, it was announced that the application had failed IE due to its financial evaluation; the application is eligible for extended evaluation.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13575-90-passes-and-2-failures-in-this-weeks-gtld-results 90 passes and 2 failures in this Weeks gTLD results, DomainIncite.com] Published 28 June Retrieved 1 July 2013</ref> | ||
==Application Details== | |||
The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18: | |||
"SuperSport International Holdings Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of MultiChoice South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (“MultiChoice”). MultiChoice started as the subscriber management arm of M-Net, the analogue Pay-TV channel. Today it is the leading multichannel digital satellite television operator across the African continent. Its dynamic technology platform and varied bouquet of channels, built on a foundation of compelling premium entertainment, has seen MultiChoice grow its business across South Africa. | |||
We live in a world where information has become the key advantage. Today, information can travel anywhere, anytime, at great speed and in so many different ways - unlocking potential wherever it goes. At MultiChoice, we constantly look for innovative ways and push boundaries to deliver information and content that is not only entertaining, but informative. | |||
MultiChoice provides its DStv services to different market segments. The DStv bouquets cater for different lifestyles and pockets, from entry level to Premium. Its premium service provides more than 90 video + 6 HD video, 40 CD quality audio channels, 32 radio stations and 3 interactive services. DStv is also available as a niche service for the Indian and Portuguese communities. | |||
M-Net and SuperSport are part of the MultiChoice stable, which delivers premium channels and content to a growing number of subscribers. DStv Media Sales, DStv Mobile, MWEB, DStv Online, CommerceZone, SmartVillage and NMSCom also form part of the group. | |||
MultiChoiceʹs involvement in South Africa goes beyond its core business. Through its corporate social investment, the company actively participates in social transformation and through technology, enables individuals and communities to help themselves ultimately leading to growth of the economy of the country. | |||
The proposed (.supersport) gTLD is a restricted, exclusively-controlled TLD[.]"<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/367 Application Download, gTLDresult.ICANN.org] Retrieved 22 Feb 2013</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:TLD]] | [[Category:TLD]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:45, 1 July 2013
| Status: | FAILED IE; eligible for extended evaluation |
| Registry Provider: | Afilias |
| Type: | Brand TLD |
| Priority #: | 961 - SuperSport International Holdings Limited |
More information: 
| |
.supersport is a Brand TLD being proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The applicant is SuperSport International Holdings Limited.[1] In June 2013, it was announced that the application had failed IE due to its financial evaluation; the application is eligible for extended evaluation.[2]
Application Details[edit | edit source]
The following is excerpted from the applicant's response to question #18:
"SuperSport International Holdings Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of MultiChoice South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (“MultiChoice”). MultiChoice started as the subscriber management arm of M-Net, the analogue Pay-TV channel. Today it is the leading multichannel digital satellite television operator across the African continent. Its dynamic technology platform and varied bouquet of channels, built on a foundation of compelling premium entertainment, has seen MultiChoice grow its business across South Africa. We live in a world where information has become the key advantage. Today, information can travel anywhere, anytime, at great speed and in so many different ways - unlocking potential wherever it goes. At MultiChoice, we constantly look for innovative ways and push boundaries to deliver information and content that is not only entertaining, but informative. MultiChoice provides its DStv services to different market segments. The DStv bouquets cater for different lifestyles and pockets, from entry level to Premium. Its premium service provides more than 90 video + 6 HD video, 40 CD quality audio channels, 32 radio stations and 3 interactive services. DStv is also available as a niche service for the Indian and Portuguese communities. M-Net and SuperSport are part of the MultiChoice stable, which delivers premium channels and content to a growing number of subscribers. DStv Media Sales, DStv Mobile, MWEB, DStv Online, CommerceZone, SmartVillage and NMSCom also form part of the group. MultiChoiceʹs involvement in South Africa goes beyond its core business. Through its corporate social investment, the company actively participates in social transformation and through technology, enables individuals and communities to help themselves ultimately leading to growth of the economy of the country. The proposed (.supersport) gTLD is a restricted, exclusively-controlled TLD[.]"[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings
- ↑ 90 passes and 2 failures in this Weeks gTLD results, DomainIncite.com Published 28 June Retrieved 1 July 2013
- ↑ Application Download, gTLDresult.ICANN.org Retrieved 22 Feb 2013