John DemcoThe 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…
Telnic the brains behind the .Tel domain name, is allowing end users to populate the NAPTR, TXT and LOC records of the DNS. The LOC record is particularly interesting. It was proposed in 1996 as an experimental protocol to get a visual track back of packets and ultimately lead you to the physical location of…
Amy ElderkinIn 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,…
Amy ElderkinIt’s early days for .TEL and the first app specifically for the Blackberry is in pre-release, but I still find myself excited as I wait for the 15 seconds or so it takes to download and install over the air. Telnic have created sample applications for the Blackberry iPhone, Windows CE and Outlook, primarily to…
John DemcoICANN 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…
Amy ElderkinI have to admit to a small amount of jealousy when I first saw the dot-TEL app on John Demco’s iPhone. I’d installed a copy of the Blackberry app on my 8830 a few days earlier and had been very pleased with the promise it showed. But on top of the functionality, it really looks very…
Nick CaristinosBeing in the middle of our .tel campaign and also in the midst of looking for a new house, it dawned on me how useful it would be if real estate agents and sales representatives all had a .TEL. I keep thinking how simple it would be if the “For Sale” sign listed the .TEL…
JuliannaReporter 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…
Amy ElderkinPrivacy 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…
Amy ElderkinProfiles add an interesting dimension to dot TEL for both businesses and individual users. They can be used to set, and then easily switch between different conditions at the touch of a button – or potentially at different times of the day. Profiles are similar to user status in an online application such as instant…
Cybele NegrisWhen a new domain extension comes out, I get emails from all my friends and associates through the various entrepreneur/business organizations I’m involved with. The question inevitably, “do I need this?” My answer usually is, “it depends.” I typically come back with a number of questions to qualify whether someone actually needs a new domain: …
JuliannaPress Release — VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwire – Oct. 20, 2008) Imagine how simple life would be if every individual and company had only one point of contact, for life? Imagine never changing your business card, sending a mass e-mail notification about an address change, or having to update your contact list, ever again.…
John DemcoICANN 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…
Garrett SaundryStephen 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…
Webnames.ca President, Stephen Smith spoke yesterday to members of the Domain Names & Trademarks on the Internet Committee as an invited speaker at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada conference in Toronto. Mr Smith spoke to members of the committee for an hour about .TEL and it’s importance to trademark holders including the rules and…
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