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If you have always wanted a
shorter, snazzier '.sg' domain name, you can soon apply for one. Previously,
only third-level '.sg' domain names like xyz.com.sg could be registered in
Singapore.
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Now, consumers both local and
foreign have the added option to register for second-level '.sg' domain names
like xyz.sg which are shorter and easier to remember.
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The Singapore Network Information
Centre (SGNIC) announced today (16 Aug 2004) that it will launch second-level
'.sg' domain names on 15 September 2004.
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SGNIC's move is intended to create
more choices and a vibrant Internet environment in Singapore through the
expansion of '.sg' domain names. The move is in line with global Internet
trends adopted by countries like Hong Kong, Japan, China and the US.
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The launch of second-level '.sg'
domain names will also see a simpler registration process. Unlike the
registration process for third-level domain names, applicants for second-level
domain names need not show documentary proof of their eligibility to apply.
This is because second-level domains do not contain .com, .org, .net, etc.
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Foreign-based registrants
minimally need only to designate a local contact, such as their local
registrar, before they can register for a second-level '.sg' domain name.
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SGNIC will implement the launch of
second-level '.sg' domain names in two phases. Phase I or the Soft Launch will
last from 15 September 2004 to 02 January 2005.
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During this phase, all registered
trademark holders, well-known mark holders, government bodies and existing
registrants will be given priority in that order, to register their names at
the second-level.
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They can do this during the first
six-weeks of Phase I known as the Sunrise Period. All applications received
within this period will then be processed as a batch and not on a
first-come-first-served basis. As such, interested parties need not rush to
apply for a second-level domain name.
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In Phase II or the General Launch
period of implementation which starts from 03 January next year, applications
for second-level domain names will be processed on a first-come-first-served
basis. Please refer to the appended
fact sheet for more details of the implementation plan.
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Should there be competing
applications by parties within the same priority group for the same domain
name, SGNIC will allocate it via bidding. This applies for applications
received during the Soft Launch period and will take into account the
interests of all concerned.
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Parties interested to register for
second-level domain names may do so from 15 September with any of the seven
SGNIC-accredited registrars1. For more information, please refer to
the SGNIC website at www.nic.net.sg.
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More.....
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1
The seven accredited commercial registrars are:
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Adicio Pte Ltd
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Cybersite Pte Ltd
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IP Mirror Pte Ltd
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Pacific Internet Ltd
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SingNet Pte Ltd
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Vooju Pte Ltd
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Webvisions Pte Ltd
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Source: Infocomm
Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) News Release 16 Aug 2004
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SGNIC launches second-level '.sg' domain names
