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| {{TLD| | | {{TLD| |
| |logo = | | |logo = |
− | |status = Proposed | + | |status = online |
| |manager = | | |manager = |
| |country = | | |country = |
− | |language = | + | |language = English |
| |translation = | | |translation = |
− | |registryprovider = | + | |registryprovider = [[KSregistry GmbH]] |
− | |registrations = | + | |registrations = |
− | |date = | + | |date = 06 10 2014 (go live) |
| |type = [[gTLD|Generic]] | | |type = [[gTLD|Generic]] |
| |category = [[:Category:Culture New gTLDs|Culture]] | | |category = [[:Category:Culture New gTLDs|Culture]] |
| |community = | | |community = |
− | |priority = 195 - [[Afilias]]<br>830 - [[Desi Networks LLC]] | + | |priority = |
| |keypeople = | | |keypeople = |
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− | '''.desi''' is a proposed new [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. | + | '''.desi''' is a new [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The string was originally applied for by both [[Afilias]] and [http://dotdesi.com Desi Networks], though the latter prevailed in a August 2013 auction held by [[Innovative Auctions]]. The total amount was not disclosed though the 8 total auctions were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.<ref>[http://www.applicantauction.com/blog/2013/8/15/second-applicant-auction-concluded-successfully-8-domains-965m Second Applicant Auction, Concluded Successfully 8 domains 965m, ApplicantAuction.com] Published Aug 15th</ref> The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 10 April 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 April 2014</ref> |
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− | ==Applicants== | + | ===Contract Signed=== |
− | There are two companies seeking the approval of the internet governing body to delegate the .desi string in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet domain name system and to serve as registry operator. 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>
| + | On 14 November 2013, [http://dotdesi.com Desi Networks LLC] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .bargains after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 Nov 2013</ref> |
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− | # [[Afilias]] Domains No. 4 Limited - The TLD is one of the 305 domain name string filed by the company. <ref>[http://www.afilias.info/news/2012/06/12/afilias-bringing-hundreds-new-top-level-domains-internet Afilias Bringing Hundreds of New Top Level Domains to the Internet]</ref>
| + | ==Delegation and Availability== |
− | # [[Desi Networks LLC]] - The contact person for the company is Mr. Ravin Ohri. The company has applied for the string as a [[Brand gTLD]].
| + | .desi was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 10 April, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> |
| + | DESI Landrush started August 26, 2014 and the landrush period runs until September 26, 2014 [http://www.nic.desi]; go live started October 06, 2014 ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixOKcl6znJI more info]). |
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| + | .DESI, a further new TLD using the registry system of the KSregistry GmbH as technical framework, is the only domain focused on uniting the global community of desis. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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− | [[Category:TLD | + | [[Category:TLD]] |
| [[Category:Culture New gTLDs|desi]] | | [[Category:Culture New gTLDs|desi]] |
| + | [[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|desi]] |