.radio
.radio is a generic top-level domain used in the Domain Name System of the internet. The TLD was officially delegated to the European Broadcasting Union on 7 October 2016.[1] Domain registration was made available on 28 August 2017.[2]
| Introduced | August 28, 2017 |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Generic top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | European Broadcasting Union |
| Registration restrictions | Reserved for those in the radio sector |
| Registry website | https://nic.radio/ |
Usage
Usage of the .radio domain is reserved for those in the radio industry, including radio broadcast stations, amateur radio enthusiasts, and companies selling radio goods and services.[3] In its first year of availability, approximately 2,500 .radio domains were registered, each application having been checked to prevent cybersquatting.[4]
References
- "Delegation Report for radio". iana.org. Internet Assigned Numbers Authority. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "Top-Level Domain Name ".radio" Now Available". arrl.org. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ".radio top level domain name now available to purchase by radio community". ebu.ch. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- Jackson, Will. ".radio Internet Domain Grows as New Stations Launch". radioworld.com. Radioworld. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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