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'''.science''' is a | '''.science''' is a [[GTLD]] that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. On June, 25th, 2013, TLDH decided to withdraw two applications, leaving [[Famous Four Media]] as the sole applicant.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/three-more-new-gtld-applications-withdrawn-review-science-and-fit.html]</ref> .science was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on the 15th November, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings ICANN delegated strings] Retrieved 7th December 2014.</ref> | ||
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==Successful applicant== | |||
[[Famous Four Media]] (dot Science Limited), the company has applied for 61 new gTLDs.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/ Famous Four Media Applies for 61 Generic, TheDomains.com]</ref> | [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Science Limited), the company has applied for 61 new gTLDs.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/ Famous Four Media Applies for 61 Generic, TheDomains.com]</ref> | ||
===Previous | ===Previous Applicant=== | ||
[[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] filed for .science on its own behalf.<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/06/gtld-application-update-92-applications-submitted/ gTLD Application Update 92 applications submitted, TLDH.org]</ref> It withdrew its application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between TLDH and Famous Four Media.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13502-famous-four-wins-three-new-gtld-contention-sets Famous Four WIns Three New gTLD Contention Sets, DomainIncite.com]Published and Retrieved 25 June 2013</ref> | [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] filed for .science on its own behalf.<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/06/gtld-application-update-92-applications-submitted/ gTLD Application Update 92 applications submitted, TLDH.org]</ref> It withdrew its application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between TLDH and Famous Four Media.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13502-famous-four-wins-three-new-gtld-contention-sets Famous Four WIns Three New gTLD Contention Sets, DomainIncite.com]Published and Retrieved 25 June 2013</ref> | ||
==Contract signed== | |||
On the 11th September 2014, [[Famous Four Media]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .science after passing the [[Initial Evaluation]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 07 December 2014</ref> | |||
==Delegation== | |||
.science was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on the 15th November, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings ICANN delegated strings] Retrieved 7th December 2014.</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:15, 8 December 2014
| Status: | Delegated |
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| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Education |
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.science is a GTLD that was proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. On June, 25th, 2013, TLDH decided to withdraw two applications, leaving Famous Four Media as the sole applicant.[1] .science was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on the 15th November, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]
Successful applicant
Famous Four Media (dot Science Limited), the company has applied for 61 new gTLDs.[3]
Previous Applicant
Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. filed for .science on its own behalf.[4] It withdrew its application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between TLDH and Famous Four Media.[5]
Contract signed
On the 11th September 2014, Famous Four Media received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .science after passing the Initial Evaluation.[6]
Delegation
.science was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on the 15th November, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[7]
References
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ ICANN delegated strings Retrieved 7th December 2014.
- ↑ Famous Four Media Applies for 61 Generic, TheDomains.com
- ↑ gTLD Application Update 92 applications submitted, TLDH.org
- ↑ Famous Four WIns Three New gTLD Contention Sets, DomainIncite.comPublished and Retrieved 25 June 2013
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 07 December 2014
- ↑ ICANN delegated strings Retrieved 7th December 2014.