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The '''New gTLD Program''' is a current program to add an unlimited number of new [[gTLD]]s to the [[Root Zone|root zone]]. The program's goal is to enhance competition, innovation, and consumer choice.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/program About the New gTLD Program icann.org]</ref> The application round is set to start on January 12th, 2012, and end on April 12th, 2012, during which applicants will apply via the [[TAS|TLD Application System]] (TAS) to run the registry for the TLD that they choose. Types of new gTLDs include [[Brand TLD]]s, [[Community TLD]]s, [[IDN]] TLDs, and [[Niche TLD]]s.

The '''New gTLD Program''' is a current program to add an unlimited number of new [[gTLD]]s to the [[Root Zone|root zone]]. The program's goal is to enhance competition, innovation, and consumer choice.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/program About the New gTLD Program icann.org]</ref> The application round is set to start on January 12th, 2012, and end on April 12th, 2012, during which applicants will apply via the [[TAS|TLD Application System]] (TAS) to run the registry for the TLD that they choose. Types of new gTLDs include [[Brand gTLD|Brand TLD]]s, [[Community gTLD|Community TLD]]s, [[IDN]] TLDs, and [[Niche gTLD|Niche TLD]]s.

==Background==

==Background==