Here are launches occurring within 30 days from today
| Extension | Start Date | Order Entry Deadline | First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Registration Phase | ||||
| .compare | 6-Apr-2020 | 4-May-2020 | Yes | Relevant industries are insurance and financial products, consumer goods |
| .select | 6-Apr-2020 | 4-May-2020 | Yes | Relevant industries are insurance and financial products, consumer goods |
| .dealer | 29-Apr-2020 | 28-May-2020 | Yes | Relevant industries are automobile manufacturers, companies with authorized resellers |
| .cyou | 14-May-2020 | 15-Jun-2020 | Yes | Relevant to any industry intending to appeal to younger generations or simply stand out in the domain space |
| .xn—h2brj9c | 16-Mar-2020 | 15-May-2020 | No | Relevant industries to the Country of India |
| .xn—h2brj9c | 16-Mar-2020 | 15-May-2020 | No | Relevant industries to the Country of India |
| General Availability | ||||
| .compare | 6-May-2020 | Yes | Relevant industries are insurance and financial products, consumer goods | |
| .select | 6-May-2020 | Yes | Relevant industries are insurance and financial products, consumer goods | |
| Early Access Phase | ||||
| .dealer | 1-May-2020 | 7-May-2020 | Yes | Relevant industries are automobile manufacturers, companies with authorized resellers |
The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
SPOTLIGHT
Compare and Select Your New Domains
TLD: .compare & .select
Launch Type: New gTLD
Important Dates: 04-May-2020 Order Entry Deadline Sunrise, FCFS
06-May-2020 General Availability begins, FCFS
Available Information: Trademark Holders with Valid SMD file may apply during Sunrise phase
Suggested Users: Comparison Service, Telecommunication Service, Banking & Financing, Consumer Good companies
Neustar registry announced plans to launch two previously closed gTLDs, .compare and .select. Both TLDs will include a Sunrise phase for trademark holders beginning April 6, 2020. The TLD will then release for General Availability on May 6, 2020. CSC is still collecting launch details and requirements. Additional information will be communicated as it becomes available. Please contact your Client Service Partner if you are interested in either launch.
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Still Launching
The following TLDs have launch phases (Pre-General Availability) that are currently still in progress. If you are interested in participating in any of these launches, please contact your Client Service Partner.
.gay
.basketball
.mt
.bot
.rugby
.pa
.new