.roma

Status:	Proposed
country:	Italy/International
Manager:	Roma TLD S.r.l.
Registry Provider:	Minds + Machines
Type:	GeoTLD
Category:	Culture
Priority #:	786 - Top Level Domain Holdings
More information:

.roma is a new GeoTLD proposed to the New gTLD Program of the ICANN by Roma TLD. The .roma domain name space is intended to provide a dedicated online space for individuals and businesses operating within the City of Rome.

Minds + Machines will provide the back-end registry services for the .roma TLD. It applied on behalf of the partnership.

GAC Early Warning

The application was issued a GAC Early Warning from Italy; the warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied. The Italian government notes that it has no government support.

Top-Level Domain

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