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'''.direct''' is a proposed generic top level domain name (gTLD) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]].


==Applicants==
Two entities submitted application for the TLD to seek ICANN's approval for its inclusion in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet domain name system ([[DNS]]) and to manage its registry operations. The applicants include: <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>

# [[Half Trail, LLC]] - The company is linked with [[Donuts]], a new registry company that filed for 307 new gLDs, each under different company names.<ref>
[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref>
# [[Dish DBS Corporation]] - The company is operates the Dish Network offering direct broadcast satellite to millions of customers in the United States. <ref>[http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=3133155 Company Overview]</ref>

==References==
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