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Nominet announces .uk domain names

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Nominet the internet registry for .uk domains have announced that they are to start selling before the dot UK domain names from summer 2014. This means that as well as fastnet.co.uk, fastnet.org.uk, fastnet.gov.uk etc being available fastnet.uk would also be up for grabs. With the growing list of new gTLD's (generic Top Level Domains) such as .click or .cloud being announced for sale imminently by ICANN this seems like a logical step forward for Nominet and although its bound to cause some initial confusion with people not in the know, it will become the norm in time.
The .uk namespace is one of the most popular and trusted available and we’re committed to ensuring it stays up-to-date and relevant. We’re excited to offer the option of a shorter, snappier domain name that we believe will appeal to both our existing customers and the businesses and bloggers of tomorrow. Nominet CEO Lesley Cowley
Nominet appear to have set up a pretty good system for ensuring that brands and owners of existing .uk domains are protected. If there is currently no co.uk or .org.uk etc. domain registered with your chosen name then the .uk's will be offered on a first come first serve basis. If you own the .co.uk or org.uk etc you will be given 5 years to decide if you wish to register the .uk version of the domain name alongside or instead of your existing domain. In cases where there are different owners of existing co.uk .org.uk etc. the owner of the .co.uk will be given preference. If you don't currently own the .co.uk version of your domain name and no one else does now would be a good time to get it registered. Speak to one of our account managers who can check availability and register yours today. We'll keep you updated about when you can register your new .uk and of course when the new gTLD's become available. Keep an eye on our blog for updates.

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