.wales
| Introduced | 2014 |
|---|---|
| TLD type | top-level domain |
| Status | Available September 2014[1] |
| Intended use |
 Wales and Welsh language |
| Actual use |
Wales and Welsh language |
| Registration restrictions | Unknown |
| Website | Nominet: Cymru - Wales and Our Home Online (Domain for Wales) |
.wales is one of two Country code top-level domains for Wales (the other being .cymru) which were put forth by Nominet UK in 2012. Final approval for both top level domains for Wales was granted by ICANN in June 2014.[2]
A phased launch of the new domains was scheduled, with trademark holders being eligible to apply initially.[3] The launch is planned to culminate in general availability in the Spring of 2015. Early adopters of the domains include the Welsh Government and male voice choir Only Men Aloud.[4]
References
External links
- Nominet: Cymru - Wales (in English)
- Our Home Online (Domain for Wales) (en English and Welsh)