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− | |status = Proposed | + | |status = Delegated |
| |manager = | | |manager = |
− | |country = International | + | |country = |
| |language = | | |language = |
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− | |stringcontention = Yes
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| |category= [[:Category:Health New gTLDs|Health]] | | |category= [[:Category:Health New gTLDs|Health]] |
| |community = | | |community = |
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− | '''.diet''' is a proposed generic top level domain name (gTLD) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. | + | '''.diet''' is a [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. After a [[Private auction]] in May 2014, [[Uniregistry]] became the only applicant and now [[Registry Operator]] for the string. The application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 16 August 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 20 August 2014</ref> |
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− | ==Applicants== | + | ==Background== |
− | There are three entities that applied for the TLD to gain the internet governing body's approval to include .diet TLD in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet domain name system ([[DNS]]) 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>
| + | ===Current Applicant=== |
− | | + | # Uniregistry, Corp. - The company applied for 54 TLDs. Uniregistry was formed by [[Frank Schilling]], who is known as a domain name investor.<ref> |
− | # [[Uniregistry]], Corp. - The company applied for 54 TLDs. Uniregistry was formed by Frank Schilling a domain name investor. <ref> | |
| [http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/uniregistry-corp-applies-for-54-new-top-level-domains-store-news-deal-auto/11584 Uniregistry Corp. applies for 54 new top-level domains...]</ref> | | [http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/uniregistry-corp-applies-for-54-new-top-level-domains-store-news-deal-auto/11584 Uniregistry Corp. applies for 54 new top-level domains...]</ref> |
− | # dot Diet Limited- The company is represented by Mr. [[Geir Rasmussen]] of [[Famous Four Media]], a registry service provider based in Gibraltar the filed for 61 domain name strings. <ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/comment-page-1/ Famous Four Media Applies For 61 Generic TLD’s...]</ref>
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− | # Pioneer Hill, LLC- One of the companies created by [[Donuts]] to submit its application for the TLD. Donuts filed for 307 new gTLDs, each under different company names. <ref>
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− | [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>
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− | ==References==
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− | {{reflist}}
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| + | ===Previous Applicants=== |
| + | # [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Diet Limited)- The company is represented by Mr. [[Geir Rasmussen]], a registry service provider based in Gibraltar that has filed for 61 domain name strings.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/comment-page-1/ Famous Four Media Applies For 61 Generic TLD’s...]</ref> |
| + | # [[Donuts]] (Pioneer Hill, LLC)- One of the companies created to submit its application for the TLD. Donuts filed for 307 new gTLDs, 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> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/798 here]. |
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| + | ===Private Auction=== |
| + | In a private auction conducted by [[Applicant Auction]] in May 2014, Uniregistry won the rights to .diet over the other two applicants for an undisclosed amount.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/16767-ten-more-new-gtld-contests-settled-in-auction Ten more New gTLD Contests Settled in Auction, DomainIncite] Retrieved 3 June 2014</ref> |
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| + | ==Contract Signed== |
| + | On 26 June 2014 [[Uniregistry]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .diet after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 20 Aug 2014</ref> |
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| + | ==Delegation and Availability== |
| + | .diet was delegated to the Root Zone of the [[DNS]] on 16 August 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> |
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| + | ==References== |
| + | {{reflist}} |
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| [[Category:TLD]] | | [[Category:TLD]] |
| [[Category:Health New gTLDs|diet]] | | [[Category:Health New gTLDs|diet]] |
| + | [[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|diet]] |
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| + | __NOTOC__ |