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− | |logo = | + | |logo = Pw-logo-transparent.png |
| |status = Active | | |status = Active |
− | |manager = [[Directi]] | + | |manager = [[.pw The Professional Web]] |
| |country = Palau | | |country = Palau |
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− | |registryprovider = [[PW Registry Corporation]] | + | |registryprovider = [[CentralNic]] |
| |date = 1997 | | |date = 1997 |
| |type = [[ccTLD]] | | |type = [[ccTLD]] |
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− | '''.pw''' is the [[ccTLD]] for Palau. It was introduced in 1997. Usage of .pw was originally intended for the citizens and companies of and related to Palau; as it stands, the namespace is exclusively licensed to [[Directi]], who uses it to host second level domain names that provide a variety of services to end consumers. They also provide third level domains carved out for the residents of Palau. There is currently no registration process for the .pw namespace.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.pw Wikipedia]</ref> | + | '''.pw''' is the [[ccTLD]] for Palau. It was first introduced in 1997, and was originally restricted to use by the citizens and companies in Palau.<ref>[http://www.iana.org/reports/2003/pw-report-30jun03.html PW Report 30Jun03, IANA.org]</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.pw Wikipedia]</ref> |
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− | The second level domains provided by Directi are: | + | .pw was relaunched as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]] in October, 2012, in the midst of [[ICANN 45]] in Toronto and continued progress in the [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The new registry entity, a subsidiary of [[Directi]], is [[.pw The Professional Web|Professional Web]], which matches the acronym and target audience for the namespace. Directi CEO, [[Bhavin Turakhia]], believes that its low-cost pricing model and the wide availability of quality domains will contribute to its success. [[CentralNic]] provides technical registry servies. Sunrise is expected to start in early December and run for about 70 days. Landrush will run for a month, starting in February 2013. Pricing has yet to be finalized. |
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| + | The Professional Web was originally a project of [[EnCirca]], which Directi acquired in 2004. The original plan for the TLD was to use it to create a bundled social network and text messaging service, and so registrations for the ccTLD haven't been accepted for some time.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/10705-directi-to-relaunch-pw-as-an-open-tld Directi to Relaunch PW as an Open TLD]]</ref> |
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| + | .pw is the first TLD that Directi is offering registry services for, though it has also applied for 30 new gTLDs. |
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| + | '''The relaunch is currently in its [[Sunrise Period]], and is offered by more than 70 registrars in a way that a Brand can protect numerous interests with one application, more information can be found [http://registry.pw/pw-sunrise-launch/ here].''' |
| + | ===Second-Level Domains=== |
| + | The second level domains for use within in Palau are: |
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| * '''co.pw''': for commercial use | | * '''co.pw''': for commercial use |