New Web Address FAQs

• What are the new TLDs?
• What will be the impact of these new web addresses?
• When will these new TLDs be in place?
  At this time, there is no definitive time set. ICANN must now negotiate contracts with companies or groups that made the winning TLD proposals. The company administrators then need to coordinate, design, and develop the technology needed for the shared database/repository information, and officials haven't put firm dates on the availability of registration services. However, they are expected to be in place by mid 2001
  
• Can I pre-register for these new TLDs?
• Will current web address owners be given special registration preference?
• Will more TLDs be put into place in the future?
• Where can I find more information on these new TLDs?