Round Two: new TLDs return – DNW Podcast #584
From Domain Name Wire Podcast by Andrew Allemann
April 27, 2026 · 43 min
About this episode
The episode discusses considerations for new TLD applicants as the application window opens.
Things for new TLD hopefuls to consider as the application window opens this week. ICANN is opening applications for new top level domain names this week, 14 years after the last round of TLD expansion. The rules have changed: Fees are higher this time around, and applicants can’t coordinate to settle string contentions after applications […] Post link: Round Two: new TLDs return – DNW Podcast #584 © DomainNameWire.com 2026. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Allemann
Topics covered
- new TLDs
- ICANN
- domain names
- application process
- TLD expansion
Keywords
- TLD
- ICANN
- domain names
- application window
- fees
- string contentions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ICANN, Domain Name Wire, DomainNameWire.com, DNW.com
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