Date: Tue May 22, 2001 7:56 pm
Subject: Timetable for .biz and .info TLDs

From WebProNews- For those of you interested in getting a .biz domain name, the process started Monday (May 21, 2001). The way the controlling company of .biz, neulevel.com, is doing it is in a three step process:

Step One (May 21 to July 9)

If you have your domain name trademarked, you will have the first right to preserve your name in the .biz world. It started Monday 21st, 2001 and will end on July 9th, 2001. After this date, you won't have the special preference to claim your right of having your trademarked name also registered as a .biz.

Step Two (July 9th? to September 25th)

This step allows the registrars to collect cash early...uh..I mean "allow businesses and individuals to submit domain name requests prior to the actual launch of .biz."

"At the end of the Domain Name Application window (September 25), domain names will be awarded to selected registrants."

"Because Step 2 provides entry into the Name Selection process, it increases your chances of registering your first choice of names."

Step Three (October 1st until you run out of money)

On October 1, 2001 .biz domain names is an open name game for everyone.

Check neulevel.com for more info.

A Name On The .Info World

Sunrise Period (June 25th/July 1st to July 30th appx.)

"Owners of any current trademark or service mark that have national effect prior to October 2, 2000 are eligible to register a domain name during the Sunrise period."

"The Sunrise Period is estimate to commence approximately 45 days following the signing of the agreement with ICANN."

According to the controller, afilias.com's website, May 15, 2001 was the day that they signed with ICANN. Therefore, it should be somewhere around the last week in June when the trademarked dates can be registered.

"The Sunrise period will be available to IP owners for approximately 30 days, and will be followed by a quiet period of up to 15 days."

Start-Up Period (August 15th - No completion date given)

"The Start-Up Period, estimated to begin about 15 days after the completion of the Sunrise Period, will open registration to the general public."

Post-Start-Up Period (Unknown Dates)

"The Post-Start-Up Period, estimated to begin approximately 3 days after the completion of Start Up, is also open to anyone wishing to register a .info domain and will allow for real-time registration on a first-come, first-served basis."

Check afilias.com for more info. on .info