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| What is dotmobi? |
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| Dotmobi (.mobi) is a new top-level domain, intended for sites that are designed to be used on cell phones and other mobile devices. |
| In July 2005, ICANN approved the mTLD Top Level Domain Ltd (mTLD) as the official registry operator for the new .mobi domain name. dotmobi is now getting ready for launch (see details below). |
| mTLD is a joint venture funded by a consortium of companies including Hutchison, 3, GSM Association, Ericsson, Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Syniverse Technologies, TIM, Telefonica Moviles Espana, T-Mobile, and Vodafone. |
| dotmobi sites will be required to have a home page that conforms to the switch on! style guides (also called the .mobi styleguides) which are optimized for access through mobile devices. |
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What is mTLD?
mTLD is a joint venture funded by a consortium of companies including the following mobile communications industry leaders: Hutchison, 3, GSM Association, Ericsson, Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Syniverse Technologies, TIM, Telefonica Moviles Espana, T-Mobile, and Vodafone.
What is the dotmobi .sponsored community.?
The .mobi sponsored community consists of the following stakeholders:
. Individual and business consumers of mobile devices, services and applications
. Mobile content and service providers
. Mobile operators
. Mobile device manufacturers and vendors
. IT technology and software vendors who serve the mobile community
For each of the above stakeholders, designation of the .mobi domain will foster the widespread adoption of mobile and wireless devices to access the Internet and ultimately the convergence of Internet and mobile telecommunications.
Why Now is the Right Time for dotmobi
At the present time, there are approximately one billion Internet users and almost two billion cellular users on the planet. Even though these numbers represent huge markets, revenues from the .mobile Internet. are still far from reaching their potential. These markets have not been tapped in large part because most web sites on the Internet do not work at all well with mobile devices.
To enhance useability, all dotmobi sites will be required to have a home page that conforms to the Switch On! Guides (also called the .mobi styleguides) which are optimized for access through mobile devices. These guides will ensure dotmobi sites are easy to use.
What are Advantages to Having a dotmobi Domain Name?
In today.s world, almost everyone who can afford a cell phone has one . and keeps it with them virtually all the time. Whether teenager or adult, or in school, the work force or retired, female or male, the world.s cellular phone users usually have their phones with them wherever they go. It is logical that they expect to be able to access the Internet from their mobile devices.
The goal of dotmobi sites is to make sure that sites provide a consistent, reliable and convenient experience for cellular phone users. |
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