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Directi launches pre-reg site for .host gTLD

Kevin Murphy, June 11, 2013, 09:04:22 (UTC), Domain Registries

Directi is to offer preregistration for its uncontested gTLD applications, and it’s starting with .host.
The company will accept expressions of interest from potential registrants from June 17, where it has a booth at the HostingCon show in Austin, Texas, according to business head Sandeep Ramchandani.
Directi’s other two uncontested bids — .press and .space — will also get preregistration pages.
It’s the usual pre-reg deal: free and no-obligation.
While .host has not yet passed its Initial Evaluation, the company’s other applications have has a smooth ride so far so it’s a pretty reasonable assumption that this one will also pass.
The bid also has no objections and no special Governmental Advisory Committee advice.
While preregistration services have proved controversial in the past, they’re becoming increasingly common as new gTLDs start thinking about what a crowded market they’re walking into.


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