Weekly Launch Guide March 16, 2020

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Top-Level .ar Domain Launch Delayed

The registry for .ar domains, NIC.AR, announced the postponement of General Availability for the launch of top-level .ar. The registry experienced technical issues processing payments for the recently concluded Limited Registration phase’s applications. The Limited Registration phase remains closed. The phase ended January 27, 2020. No dates of when General Availability would resume were announced, but the registry believes the postponement may last over a month. CSC is working closely with our partners in the region for the latest updates. CSC will communicate these updates as new information becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact your Client Service Partner.

Compare and Select Your New Domains

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.

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

Launches within 30 days (bold indicates where dates fall within time frame)

Extension Start Date Order Entry Deadline First-come First-served (FCFS) Registry
Limited Registration Phase
.th 1-Feb-2020 27-Mar-2020 No Thai Network Information Center Foundation
.gay 6-Apr-2020 4-May-2020 Yes Top Level Design, LLC
Sunrise Registration Phase
.compare 6-Apr-2020 4-May-2020 Yes Registry Services, LLC
.select 6-Apr-2020 4-May-2020 Yes Registry Services, LLC
.xn—h2brj9c 16-Mar-2020 10-Apr-2020 No National Internet eXchange of India
.xn—h2brj9c 31-Mar-2020 10-Apr-2020 No National Internet eXchange of India
.gay 10-Feb-2020 27-Mar-2020 Yes Top Level Design, LLC

The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.