What is Dotmobi?

.Mobi is the first top level domain dedicated to delivering the Internet to mobile devices. With Dotmobi, mobile users will have access to made-for-mobile Internet content and services, making mobile devices as useful as a PC. Mobile Top Level Domain Ltd (mTLD) is the global registry for the .mobi top level domain.

Why Dotmobi?

According to recent research, there are more digital phones with Internet access than televisions and PCs combined. Mobi provides the critical link between the mobile operator and the Internet Service Provider to make mobile devices with Internet capabilities the communication tool of choice.If you're in this mobile community, then mobi is for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

General Registration: Ongoing links to -> http://pc.mtld.mobi/switched/faq_generalfaq.html

Pricing

Phase	Registration fee	Min. Registration Period
General Registration	$39	2 years

 

Mandatory Rules, Regulations, and Best Practices

Dotmobi Switch On Guides

Dotmobi's Switch On! Guides will optimize the mobile user's experience by regulating the type of content that is permitted on a Dotmobi site. These guides act as a set of rules and best practices for Dotmobi web developers when creating content and domains.

The guidelines include, but are not limited to the following:
  *  XHTML mobile profile
  *  No frames, pop-ups, or auto-refresh
  *  lean navigation, appropriate graphics, and minimal scrolling
  *  No embedded objects and no tables
  *  Minimal keystrokes

To learn more about Dotmobi's Switch On! Style Guides, please visit: http://pc.mtld.mobi/mobilenet/dotmobi_guides.html An example website that is live on a test basis and can be viewed on a mobile device is http://weather.mobi
Please check here for updates on the Dotmobi top level domain as they become available. Please note: The information about Dotmobi is subject to change without notice. Please contact us if you have any questions.

  

Sunrise Dispute Resolution

mTLD will provide a dispute resolution service for mobi domains registered during the Sunrise Registration Period. The Sunrise Registration Challenge Period begins August 28, 2006 and will continue until December 15, 2006. Dispute resolutions services will be provided exclusively by and must be submitted directly to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (http://www.wipo.org).

*All Sunrise Challenges must be submitted to WIPO no later than 12:00 Noon GMT Friday, December 15, 2006.

Sunrise FAQ (http://pc.mtld.mobi/switched/faq_sunrisefaq.html) please make this FAQ appear as though it is a part of our website.

Premium Names

The premium name list is a compilation of commonly used ("generic") words and phrases which .Mobi (mTLD, Ltd.) has set aside for equitable allocation using other than a traditional first come first serve basis.

.Mobi's decision to implement a Premium Name list was done to:
  * Create a more level playing field in the allocation of tthese names
  * Increase the likelihood that these domain names will more promptly provide the mobile community with new features and services
  * Preserve the stability and security of registry operations

In cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), .Mobi has developed a Premium Name Application process. The Premium Name Application Process for Trademark Holders will run from September 15, 2006 to October 13, 2006 and will be administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). After the conclusion of this process, .Mobi will begin to allocate the remainder of Premium Names.

See if your trademark name is on .Mobi's premium name list today!The list of Premium Names are available below:

(PDF) Premium Names
(Excel): Premium names

To learn more about the Premium Name Application Process for Trademark Holders, please click on the following link:
(PDF) Premium names for trademark holders

After the four-week Premium Name Application Process for Trademark Holders has finished on October 13, 2006, .Mobi will begin to allocate the remainder of Premium Names in batches through 2008 using an equitable allocation process.

A subset of the premium names will be sold via a Request for Proposal [RFP] process. RFP submittals will be evaluated for benefit to mobile users. The remainder of premium names will be sold via auctions, both live and online. Additional information is forthcoming.

Premium Name FAQ (hyperlink to http://pc.mtld.mobi/switched/faq_premium.html) *This link will take the customer to .mobi's website. Please set this up to appear as Name.com's page (exactly like the Sunrise FAQ for .Mobi)

Please contact us if you have any questions support@name.net