Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.BBC Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) exclusively used by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a British public service broadcaster.
About Brand TLDs
Brand TLDs (also called Brand gTLDs or Dot Brands) are top-level domain extensions that are owned and operated exclusively by specific companies or organizations for their own use.
Key characteristics:
- Registration is restricted to the brand owner and authorized entities
- Not available for public purchase or registration
- Used for brand protection, marketing, and internal operations
- Provides complete control over the namespace
- Examples include .google, .apple, .amazon, .bmw
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registration is restricted to the British Broadcasting Corporation and its affiliates.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is used exclusively by the brand owner and is not available for public registration.
The .bbc TLD was one of the first brand TLDs to be approved by ICANN.BBC uses this TLD for internal purposes and to enhance its digital presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) exclusively used by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a British public service broadcaster. The .BBC TLD is managed by British Broadcasting Corporation and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .BBC domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to the British Broadcasting Corporation and its affiliates.
Pricing for .BBC domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .BBC domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.bbc. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.bbc/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .BBC domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .BBC domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.