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| − | '''.mls''' is a proposed gTLD in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The acronym "mls" stands for '''Multiple List Service''', which is a suite of databases and software that are used by real estate agents and brokers to list, compare, and sell homes.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_listing_service Multiple Listing Service, en.Wikipedia.org]</ref> The public applicant is the [[MLS Domains Association]], which intends to apply as a [[Community gTLD]]; the association believes there may be some competition for the extension.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/02/06/dot-mls-interview Dot MLS Interview, News.Dot-Nxt.com]</ref> | + | '''.mls''' is a proposed gTLD in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The acronym "mls" stands for '''Multiple List Service''', which is a suite of databases and software that are used by real estate agents and brokers to list, compare, and sell homes.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_listing_service Multiple Listing Service, en.Wikipedia.org]</ref> |
| + | ==Current Applicants== | ||
| + | # [[Afilias]] | ||
| + | # [[The Canadian Real Estate Association]] - (Community gTLD|community application]]) The Association has filed one community application, and one general application as a back-up. | ||
| + | # [[The Canadian Real Estate Association]] - (non-community application) | ||
| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | The public applicant is the [[MLS Domains Association]], which intends to apply as a [[Community gTLD]]; the association believes there may be some competition for the extension.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/02/06/dot-mls-interview Dot MLS Interview, News.Dot-Nxt.com]</ref> | ||
[[MLS Domains Association]] has selected [[CentralNic]] to act as its registry and technical provider. They came to this decision after a extensive evaluation process. The MLS Domain Assocation does not expect to ever register more than 2-3,000 domains on the .mls extension.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120220_mls_domains_association_selects_centralnic_as_registry_provider/ MLS Domains Association Selects CentralNIC as Registry Provider, CircleID.com]</ref> | [[MLS Domains Association]] has selected [[CentralNic]] to act as its registry and technical provider. They came to this decision after a extensive evaluation process. The MLS Domain Assocation does not expect to ever register more than 2-3,000 domains on the .mls extension.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120220_mls_domains_association_selects_centralnic_as_registry_provider/ MLS Domains Association Selects CentralNIC as Registry Provider, CircleID.com]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:22, 20 June 2012
| Status: | Proposed |
| country: | USA, International |
| Manager: | MLS Domains Association |
| Registry Provider: | CentralNIC |
| Type: | Niche, gTLD |
| Community: | Yes (MLS Domains Association) |
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.mls is a proposed gTLD in ICANN's new gTLD program. The acronym "mls" stands for Multiple List Service, which is a suite of databases and software that are used by real estate agents and brokers to list, compare, and sell homes.[1]
Current Applicants
- Afilias
- The Canadian Real Estate Association - (Community gTLD|community application]]) The Association has filed one community application, and one general application as a back-up.
- The Canadian Real Estate Association - (non-community application)
Background
The public applicant is the MLS Domains Association, which intends to apply as a Community gTLD; the association believes there may be some competition for the extension.[2]
MLS Domains Association has selected CentralNic to act as its registry and technical provider. They came to this decision after a extensive evaluation process. The MLS Domain Assocation does not expect to ever register more than 2-3,000 domains on the .mls extension.[3]
The owner of MLS.com intends to file a rights objection against MLS Domains Association's application, it is unclear whether MLS.com will also be filing their own application.[4]