Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 10 SEPTEMBER 2004

Singapore Introduces Second-Level Domain Name

The Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC) will be launching second level domain names (SLDs) come 3 January 2005. Until now, Singapore has only allowed registration of third level domain names (TLDs) such as <<I>name.com,sg>. The move mirrors that of Hong Kong, the United States of America, China and Japan, which saw strong uptake for SLDs following their introductions earlier on. In anticipation of a surge in registrations, SGNIC has introduced a "sunrise" period, from 1

SingaporeIntellectual Property

By Soh Kar Liang and Jennifer Cheng

The Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC) will be launching second level domain names (SLDs) come 3 January 2005. Until now, Singapore has only allowed registration of third level domain names (TLDs) such as {name.com,sg]. SLDs are shorter domain names eg [name.sg] and its introduction will give the public more choices and avenues to register [.sg] domain names. The move mirrors that of Hong Kong, the United States of America, China and Japan, which saw strong uptake for SLDs following their introductions earlier on.

In anticipation of a surge in registrations, SGNIC has introduced a "sunrise" period, from 15 September 2004 to 2 January 2005, whereby applicants are granted priority to SLDs in the following order:

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

See more popular content from