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| ==Different Types of new gTLD Applications== | | ==Different Types of new gTLD Applications== |
| The different types of new gTLD applications:<ref>[http://urbanbrain.jp/en/new-gtld/application-types/ New gTLD Application Types]</ref> | | The different types of new gTLD applications:<ref>[http://urbanbrain.jp/en/new-gtld/application-types/ New gTLD Application Types]</ref> |
− | * '''Standard or Generic TLD''' - under this type of application, the proposed new gTLD is open to the public for registration. The string does not have any restriction. Examples of standard TLDs include: .love, .free, .web. .blog, .shop, .bank | + | * [[New gTLD Generic Applications|Standard or Generic TLD]] - under this type of application, the proposed new gTLD is open to the public for registration. The string does not have any restriction. Examples of standard TLDs include: .love, .free, .web. .blog, .shop, .bank |
− | * '''Community TLD'''- the proposed new gTLDs under this application are restricted to a specific community with high degree of social awareness. The application should be strongly supported by the community. Examples of community TLDs include: .eco, .indigi (indigenous people), .redcross, .gay | + | * [[Community Application|Community TLD]]- the proposed new gTLDs under this application are restricted to a specific community with high degree of social awareness. The application should be strongly supported by the community. Examples of community TLDs include: .catholic, .thai, .aarp |
− | * '''Geographical TLD'''- This type of application represents a particular city or region. For example: .africa, .nyc, .berlin, .tokyo | + | * [[New gTLD Geographic Applications|Geographical TLD]]- This type of application represents a particular city or region. For example: .africa, .nyc, .berlin, .tokyo |
− | * '''Brand TLD'''- companies and organizations will be able to apply for their own TLDs using their brand names and trademarks. For example: .unicef, .motorola, .hitachi, .deloitte | + | * [[New gTLD Brand Applications|Brand TLD]]- companies and organizations will be able to apply for their own TLDs using their brand names and trademarks. For example: .unicef, .motorola, .hitachi, .deloitte |
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− | Here is a list of [http://dot-nxt.com/applicants New gTLD Applicants]
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| ==Opposition== | | ==Opposition== |