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.CM Domains Open to Public

June 16, 2009

.CM domain names are now open to the public. .CM is the country code top level domain (ccTLD) for the Republic of Cameroon.

From June 15 until July 14, 2009 (Sunrise phase) only trademark owners are able to apply for .CM domains. The minimum registration period is 2 years and the cost is USD 600 with a non refundable fee of USD 80. Proof of trademark is required and needs to be sent by email.

From July 15 until July 31, 2009 (Landrush phase) everybody can register .CM domains, there are no requirements, but in case there is more than one application per domain, the domain will go into an auction process. The minimum registration term is 2 years.

Finally, on August 1, 2009 starts the Go Live phase. At this point .CM domains can be registered on a first come, first served basis. The minimum registration term is 1 year.

For more information and to request .CM domain registration please go to the following link: Register Domain .CM

.KE Reaches 10,000 Registrations

January 9, 2009

While larger ccTLDs reach milestones in the millions, there are smaller ccTLDs for which 10,000 registrations, given the economic situation and internet infrastructure, are major achievements.

This is the case of .KE domain names, that hit the 10,000 mark on December 19, 2008, according to the Kenyan Domain Registry.

Domain Auctions of .NG domains

December 19, 2008

The President of Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) inaugurated its Auction committee on December 3, 2008. The committee has the responsibility of fashioning out auction guidelines and procedures for the .ng domain.

This is both for special registrations on the second level like mybank.ng, and also premium domains on the third level, like doctors.com.ng, shop.com.ng, among others.

The work of the committee is expected to herald a new beginning in the utilization of .ng and is expected to submit its final report in early January with the first auctions expected either late January or first week of February.

With domain names being available at varying prices through the auction, the management of NIRA expects this will be a great benefit to all Nigerians wanting a domain name, whether it is paying a premium for a premium domain name, or to get a name for a small business.

New .CM Domain Extensions

November 27, 2008

New domain extensions have been liberated today: COM.CM, NET.CM and CO.CM.

As from October 15, 2008 until October 31, 2008, holders of trademarks in Cameroon will have preference to apply for the correspondent domain name.

After this period, there will be a challenge stage, where all requested domains will be published and any party who believes has rights over any of those domains, may appeal.

Finally, on November 15, 2008 registrations will be opened to general public on a first come first serve basis. Applications will be handled by Cameroon Domain Authority.