.fishing
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| Status: | Delegated |
| Type: | Open |
| Category: | Sport |
| Priority #: | 139 - Top Level Domain Holdings |
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.fishing is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The string was originally applied for by both Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. and Demand Media, though the former prevailed in a private auction in August 2013, held by Innovative Auctions. The total amount was not disclosed though the 8 total auctions that were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.[1] The proposed TLDH application succeeded and was delegated to the Root Zone on 31 March 2014.[2]
Intended Use
.fishing is a new generic top-level domain targeted to fishing industry professionals and enthusiasts as well as for use in by sporting goods and fishing equipment brands.
Delegation Status
.fishing was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on 31 March, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]
Notable Users
Contract Signed
On November 21, 2013 TLDH received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .fishing after passing the Initial Evaluation.[3]
References
- ↑ Second Applicant Auction, Concluded Successfully 8 domains 965m, ApplicantAuction.com Published Aug 15th
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delegated Strings, ICANN.org Retrieved 15 April 2014
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 02 Dec 2013