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'''Vertical Integration''' ('''VI''') is a business structure in which the various functions of the [[Registry]] Operator and the [[Registrar]] are handled by a single body. This single body is either owned or is under supervision of the same company that supports the specific gTLD; alternatively, the controlling body can be a partnered company that is given the contract of the gTLD. The Registry Operator is not required to provide equivalent access and non-discriminatory access to non-affiliated registrars to sell names under its gTLD.<ref>[https://st.icann.org/vert-integration-pdp/ st.icann.org]</ref><ref name="link2">[https://st.icann.org/data/workspaces/vert-integration-pdp/attachments/vertical_integration_pdp:20101109170323-0-26285/original/Phase%20I%20Interim%20Report%20Vertical%20Integration%20Final%209%20Nov%202010.pdf st.icann.org]Vertical Integration Reposrt</ref>
 
'''Vertical Integration''' ('''VI''') is a business structure in which the various functions of the [[Registry]] Operator and the [[Registrar]] are handled by a single body. This single body is either owned or is under supervision of the same company that supports the specific gTLD; alternatively, the controlling body can be a partnered company that is given the contract of the gTLD. The Registry Operator is not required to provide equivalent access and non-discriminatory access to non-affiliated registrars to sell names under its gTLD.<ref>[https://st.icann.org/vert-integration-pdp/ st.icann.org]</ref><ref name="link2">[https://st.icann.org/data/workspaces/vert-integration-pdp/attachments/vertical_integration_pdp:20101109170323-0-26285/original/Phase%20I%20Interim%20Report%20Vertical%20Integration%20Final%209%20Nov%202010.pdf st.icann.org]Vertical Integration Reposrt</ref>