Domain Name News – November 3, 2008

The ICANN meetings in Cairo are under way and will continue through November 7. One of the main topics to be covered is the planned introduction of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Other topics include: internationalized domain names (IDNs), single-character second-level domain names, improving institutional confidence, and the recent independent reviewer’s report on the ICANN…

.TEL for Outlook – A First Look

In addition to the sample applications Telnic have created for the .TEL domain on mobile devices including the Blackberry, iPhone and Windows Mobile smart phones, there’s also a plugin for Microsoft Outlook. Like the mobile device applications, it can be downloaded from the new Developer Community portal at http://dev.telnic.org/, together with the source code, whitepapers,…

Domain Name News – October 27, 2008

ICANN has released for review and comment a draft version of the Applicant Guidebook for applying for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). The guidebook comprises six modules on these topics: introduction to the new gTLDs application process, evaluation procedures, dispute resolution procedures, string contention procedures, transition to delegation, and application terms and conditions. A per…

Vancouver Sun, Canada.com Coverage on .TEL

Reporter Gillian Shaw of the Vancouver Sun  interviewed Webnames.ca Director John Demco as a source for her recent .TEL article. Read an except below, then click the link for the complete article. ‘Dot-tel’ names emerge as catch-all ID for Web contactTuesday, October 21, 2008 Asking a prospective date for a phone number is so last century. Starting…

Security Settings in .TEL

Privacy and security are often among the early concerns voiced by people excited about the new .TEL names. Fortunately .TEL provides a way for each .TEL owner to easily set their own levels of security, based on their needs and comfort levels. Once you’ve registered your .TEL name, you’ll be able to configure and manage…

Domain Name News – October 20, 2008

ICANN will soon release a draft applicant guidebook for new gTLDs. A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit by the State of Kentucky seeking control of 141 domain names related to online gambling sites. Arguments will be heard on November 17. The judge indicated that online casinos that don’t geographically block access to their…

Concern Over 10 Day Reconsideration Period for .TEL

Stephen Smith, President of Webnames.ca spoke to members of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) following his .TEL presentation on Tuesday to the Domain Names & Trademarks on the Internet Committee. Mr Smith presented an overview of the .TEL domain and the associated rules and policies. He summarized material from the Webnames.ca “.TEL Briefing Paper for…