Issue 117 - 8th May

Changes to the Spanish domain name .es

The Spanish Domain Name Registry recently implemented a new naming policy for registering domain names directly under .es .

The new naming policy is effective immediately. The changes can be best summarized by the following two points. First, a relaxation in the categories of prohibited domains. Second, there is NO change in the criteria of entities eligible to register .es domains. NetNames fee to arrange the registration and annual management of Spanish domain names is £120/US$177/€197.

For more Information on registering directly under .es please see http://www.gtld.com/dotes_infosheet.pdf .

The Spanish Domain Name Registry will also introduce the new second level domains; .com.es .nom.es .org.es .edu.es .gob.es under which it will be possible to register. The Spanish Domain Name Registry have not yet set the date that this will be possible, although it is likely to be towards the end of May 2003. The criteria to be eligible to registration under the second level domains will more relaxed that registration directly under .es . A sunrise period for registering under these domains is likely to exist. Stay subscribed for N3 lite for more information.

Redelegation of Uzbekistan .uz name space

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority recently announced the redelegation of the organisation responsible for managing the Uzbekistan .uz name space . In future a local non-governmental body will be responsible for the name space. The redelegation is not yet complete and it is not yet clear if this will affect the registration eligibility criteria. Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the sub body of ICANN(The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) the governing body for the Internet.

Message regarding .ca domains

Please be aware that Canadian Domain Name Registry (CIRA) has recently sent an email directly to the owners of .ca domain names. The email informs .ca Registrants of changes in the registration agreement under which all current and future .ca domains will be registered.

There is no action required by NetNames clients in response to this email.