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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. <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 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>
<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> .Post is a highly restricted dedicated in providing a secure and trusted postal services over the internet.
On 20 October 2009, ICANN and UPU entered into a partnership for the sponsoring of a [[.post]] [[TLD]] 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>
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