.se (Sweden) - number domains available soon

From 15th March 2006 the .se responsible registry (NIC SE) are allowing the possibility to register domain names under .se with numbers only, or numbers and hyphen in combination, for example 4523500.se or 08-4523500.se.

The General conditions for the .se ccTLD will be changed and valid from the 15th March 2006. Following things has been changed in the General

conditions:

- The possibility to register domain names with only numbers.

- Combinations of digits structured as xxxxxx-xxxx which is or can become a Swedish personal identification number cannot be registered.

- IIS may, without consent from the Holder, assign its rights and/or obligations under this General Conditions to a wholly-owned legal entity or to a legal entity of which IIS has controlling influence.

.cat (Catalan) update

Melbourne IT was recently announced as a .cat accredited registrar. The new gTLD is for the Catalan language community around the world.

The registry of the new TLD has postponed the starting date of Phase III until 23rd February. During Phase III Supporters of the .cat campaign (both legal entities and individuals); registrants will receive individual ENS Auth IDs from the Registry.

For more information contact your Account Manager or Consultant.