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.TV Domain

The .tv domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tuvalu, a Polynesian island nation. It has gained popularity worldwide due to its association with television and video content.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Verisign, Inc.
WHOIS Server: whois.tvwhois.verisign-grs.com
Introduced: 1996

Technical Details

Restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for global registration.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server: https://rdap.verisign.com/tv/v1/

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General Availability:1996-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

No specific restrictions; open for global registration.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain. While it represents Tuvalu, it's widely used globally for television and video-related websites.

The .tv domain is a significant source of revenue for Tuvalu, contributing a substantial portion to the country's GDP.Tuvalu leased its .tv domain rights to Verisign for $50 million in 2011 for a 12-year period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .tv domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tuvalu, a Polynesian island nation. It has gained popularity worldwide due to its association with television and video content. The .TV TLD is managed by Verisign, Inc. and was introduced in 1996.

Registration for .TV domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for global registration.

The average pricing for a .TV domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .TV domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.tvwhois.verisign-grs.com. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.verisign.com/tv/v1/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .TV domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .TV provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.