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1st September 2017 New Policy to Register Second Level Domain Names under .mtNIC(Malta) is implementing changes in its domain name registration policy in the .mt namespace, which is the top-level country domain for Malta. The new policy will make it possible to register Internet domain names at the second level, directly to the left of .mt. The new policy will become effective as from 1 December 2017. For example, from this date, it will become possible to register myname.mt. Registrations of third level domain names, such as for example myname.com.mt, will remain possible. The following are the main reasons for adopting the new policy:
The new policy has been approved by NIC(Malta) following a public consultation exercise last year. The feedback received from the public, industry players and interested parties showed that there is widespread agreement to introducing second level domain name registration under .mt. The new Domain Name Registration Policy together with the corresponding Terms and Conditions for registering new domain names effective as from 1 December 2017 can be found at https://www.nic.org.mt/dotmt/newpolicy, together with further information on how this change will impact existing and potential new holders of domain names registered under .mt. To facilitate the transition to the new system of registration, a Preferential Registration Period is being implemented. During this period, running between 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2020, special rights are given to existing registrants of .mt domain names. During the Preferential Registration Period, existing registrants may additionally register their domain name directly under .mt for free. For example, the registrant of myname.com.mt may also register myname.mt at no additional charge for that period. Furthermore, NIC(Malta) is announcing a new fee structure that comes into effect as from 1 December 2020 that will see annual registration fees halved compared to current values. The Network Information Centre Malta, also known as NIC(Malta), is a non-profit Foundation which is responsible for the .mt top-level country domain for Malta. NIC(Malta) is the registry for .mt domain names. Website: www.nic.org.mt 1st September 2017 |