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===.Post sTLD===

===.Post sTLD===

During the first round of ICANN's gTLD expansion program in 2000, UPU  submitted an application for the [[.post]] top level domain name ([[TLD]]). <ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/tlds/app-index.htm New TLD Program Application Process Archive]</ref>  .Post was not included in the first batch of approved TLDs. In 2003, UPU again submitted its application for the .post during ICANN's sponsored top level domain name ([[sTLD]]) expansion program. The application underwent an extensive evaluation. ICANN and UPU negotiated several issues in the application and posted it for public comment.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06sep07-en.htm .POST Top-Level Domain | ICANN Continues Negotiations with UPU for .POST sTLD]</ref>

During the first round of ICANN's gTLD expansion program in 2000, UPU  submitted an application for the [[.post]] top level domain name ([[TLD]]). <ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/tlds/app-index.htm New TLD Program Application Process Archive]</ref>  .Post was not included in the first batch of approved TLDs. In 2003, UPU again submitted its application for the .post during ICANN's sponsored top level domain name ([[sTLD]]) expansion program. The application underwent an extensive evaluation. ICANN and UPU negotiated several issues in the application. On November 3, 2009, the two organization resolved the issues and were able to reached a sponsorship agreement which was posted for public comment.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-06sep07-en.htm .POST Top-Level Domain | ICANN Continues Negotiations with UPU for .POST sTLD]</ref>

<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/tap/2009-12-09+-+.POST+Sponsorship+Agreement 2009-12-09 - .POST Sponsorship Agreement]</ref> .Post is a highly restricted dedicated in providing a secure and trusted postal services over the internet.  

<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/tap/2009-12-09+-+.POST+Sponsorship+Agreement 2009-12-09 - .POST Sponsorship Agreement]</ref> <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02nov09-en.htm .POST Sponsorship Agreement Posted for Public Comment]</ref>

On December 11, 2009, ICANN and UPU signed the .post sTLD agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries/post .POST Sponsored TLD Agreement]</ref>  Through the partnership, ICANN and the UPO maintain their traditional autonomy, core values, and separate missions. The agreement was considered a good achievement for both organizations and the global internet community. According to ICANN CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]], "“This contract with the UPU is an important contribution to the Internet. It is part of our desire to provide a single interoperable communications network that can connect all people around the globe. It also strengthens ICANN’s role as a leader in dealing with IGOs.”''  <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20oct09-en.htm icann.org]</ref>

On December 11, 2009, ICANN and UPU signed the .post sTLD agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries/post .POST Sponsored TLD Agreement]</ref>  Through the partnership, ICANN and the UPO maintain their traditional autonomy, core values, and separate missions. The agreement was considered a good achievement for both organizations and the global internet community. According to ICANN CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]], "“This contract with the UPU is an important contribution to the Internet. It is part of our desire to provide a single interoperable communications network that can connect all people around the globe. It also strengthens ICANN’s role as a leader in dealing with IGOs.”''  <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20oct09-en.htm icann.org]</ref> .Post is a highly restricted dedicated in providing a secure and trusted postal services over the internet.

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