.us numbers...what's up with the 800s?

johnny6 · 07-09-2004, 12:31 AM

have you noticed that you can't reg any .us's that are 3 numbers and in the 800's? i.e. 830.us is an invalid domain name..
what the heck?

Matt · 07-09-2004, 12:43 AM

All 3 letter and 3 number domains went a while ago.

There are people selling them on avarious sites. But there not cheap.

Rgds
MAtt

johnny6 · 07-09-2004, 12:50 AM

no, that's not what i'm saying. i'm saying that NO ONE ha sthe 800's in numbers for .us's, nor can anyone reg them. godaddy told me they are invalid domains..
at least, that's my conclusion for tonight, i am really sleepy...

ppx · 07-09-2004, 02:00 AM

Oh really?

Have you tried any other registrars?

Matt · 07-09-2004, 02:04 AM

well, 830.us is registered.

***armstrong*** · 07-09-2004, 02:27 AM

I believe they are reserved for future telecom use (toll-free numbers). Its possible that a handful (like 830.us) slipped thru the cracks ...

eSology · 07-09-2004, 06:35 AM

Awhile ago when I tried to register those 800 #s I noticed that also. Did some research and that is what I found out also Armstrong.

.edu · 07-09-2004, 04:54 PM

They are reserved. You will find similar reservations with other extensions also.

AdoptableDomains · 07-09-2004, 06:02 PM

There are a number of other reserved names and combinations in .us as well. Here are some from the FAQ:

Where can I see a list of reserved .US names?
See http://www.neustar.us/registrars/. In addition to the specific names contained in this reserved name file, the following categories of names are also reserved:

All numbers five digits and higher

All numbers in the format five digits-four digits (zip codes)

All telephone numbers including toll-free numbers

Tagged domain names—all labels with hyphens in the third and fourth character positions (e.g. "bq--kn2n4h4b")

The list of names on the reserved list is somewhat interesting. Here are some selected ones:

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CAMP-DAVID.US
CAMPDAVID.US
CAP.US
CATALOG.US
CENSUS.US
CIAO.US
C-I-A.US
CIA.US
CITIZEN.US
CITY.US
DEA.US
DEFEND-AMERICA.US
DEFENDAMERICA.US
DEFENSEDEPARTMENT.US
DEFENSE-DEPT.US
DEFENSEDEPT.US
DEFENSE.US
DEPT.US
DEPUTYATTORNEYGENERALOFTHEUNITEDSTATES.US
DIPLOMATIC-SECURITY.US
DIPLOMATICSECURITY.US
DIRECT-LOANS.US
DIRECTLOANS.US
DIRECT-LOAN.US
DIRECTLOAN.US
DIRECTNIC.US
DIRECTORY.US
DIR.US
E-GOVERNMENT.US
EGOVERNMENT.US
E-GOV.US
EGOV.US
EIN.US
ELECTION.US
EMAIL.US
EMBASSY.US
EMERGENCY.US
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EMPLOYMENT.US
ENERGY.US
EQUALRIGHTS.US
EXAMPLE.US
FBI.US
FDIC.US
FEDERAL.US
FEDFORMS.US
FED-JOBS.US
FEDJOBS.US
FOREIGNAFFAIRS.US
FOREIGNSERVICE.US
FORMS.US
FORWARD.US
FTA.US
FTC.US
FTP.US
****UDOC.US
****.US
F-U-C-K-Y-O-U-D-O-C.US
****-YOU-DOC.US
****YOUDOC.US
HOMELANDSECURITY.US
HOME.US
HOSTS.US
HOST.US
INTERNET.US
INTERNIC.US
INTERPOL.US
KEYWORD.US
KIDS.US
LABOR.US
LOCAL.US
LOCATE.US
LOCATION.US
LOC.US
MAJORITYWHIP.US
MAKAHINDIANTRIBEOFTHEMAKAHINDIANRESERVATION.US
MYEMAIL.US
MYMAILBOX.US
MYMAIL.US
NAMES.US
NATIONAL.US
OCEANS.US
PARKS.US
PARK.US
PISS.US
POLICE.US
POLICYCOUNCIL.US
POLICY.US
PRESIDENT.US
PROGRAM.US
RENEW.US
RIPE.US
ROOTSERVERS.US
ROOT.US
SAFENAMES.US
SAFETY.US
SHITS.US
SOCIALSECURITY.US
SPOT.US
SSAB.US
SSA.US
SSC.US
SSN.US
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SSS.US
TEC.US
THEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA.US
THEROADLESSTRAVELED.US
THE-UNITED-STATES.US
THEUNITEDSTATES.US
TRAVEL.US
TREASURESTATE.US
TREASURY.US
UNFORGETTABLE.US
UNITEDSTATESMINT.US
UNITEDSTATESOFAMERICA.US
UNITEDSTATESPAROLECOMMISSION.US
UNWIND.US
URL.US
USAID.US
USAJOBS.US
USCHANGE.US
USCLAIM.US
USDICTIONARY.US
USDIRECTORY.US
USGOVERNMENT.US
VETERANS.US
VETS.US
VICE-PRESIDENT-DICK-CHENEY.US
VICEPRESIDENTDICKCHENEY.US
WHOBIZ.US
WHOIS.US
WHOUS.US
YELLOWPAGES.US
WORK.US
ZONECHECK.US
ZONEFILE.US
ZONES.US
ZONE.US

Some are obvious, others just plain curious.

dgridley · 07-09-2004, 07:54 PM

Do these restrictions apply only to the .US domains? I was wondering because I see many zip code combinations, etc. available in the .com domains.

Dave

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Originally posted by AdoptableDomains
There are a number of other reserved names and combinations in .us as well. Here are some from the FAQ:

Where can I see a list of reserved .US names?
See http://www.neustar.us/registrars/. In addition to the specific names contained in this reserved name file, the following categories of names are also reserved:
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All numbers five digits and higher

All numbers in the format five digits-four digits (zip codes)

All telephone numbers including toll-free numbers

Tagged domain names—all labels with hyphens in the third and fourth character positions (e.g. "bq--kn2n4h4b")

The list of names on the reserved list is somewhat interesting. Here are some selected ones:

Some are obvious, others just plain curious.

.edu · 07-09-2004, 07:56 PM

yes david

Jeff · 07-09-2004, 08:08 PM

Thanks for the list, and info from the FAQ's Mark!

Earily, I'm feeling pretty confident on my "Warning.us" (proll'y from seeing "EMERGENCY.US", "SAFETY.US", among others).

Static · 07-09-2004, 08:10 PM

Wonder why usa.us isn't on the reserved list. >_>

dgridley · 07-09-2004, 08:26 PM

Hehe, I have a friend that has "biohazard.us", lol.. and here I wanted wmd.us!

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Originally posted by WaveMail.com
Thanks for the list, and info from the FAQ's Mark!
Earily, I'm feeling pretty confident on my "Warning.us" (proll'y from seeing "EMERGENCY.US", "SAFETY.US", among others).
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AdoptableDomains · 07-09-2004, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by Static
Wonder why usa.us isn't on the reserved list. >_>

It is. The list can be downloaded and is over a 1Mb zipped text list available from link link in my post. It contains just about every city, county, state, and town name, indian reservation, congressional committee and member, etc. (some of the cities were released last January). It also has hundreds of 3 to 5 letter domains that are acronyms for various us agencies most of whom already have domains in the .gov and .edu TLDs.
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I just pulled some interesting ones from the list above. I thought the fu** the D.O.C. domains were downright funny.

Lord · 07-10-2004, 07:05 AM

Wtf? What I don't get is in his list, VicePresidentDickCheney.us is not able to be registered, but PresidentGeorgeBush would be?

hehe, cool, his name is restricted as being able to be registered

AdoptableDomains · 07-10-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by Lord
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Wtf? What I don't get is in his list, VicePresidentDickCheney.us is not able to be registered, but PresidentGeorgeBush would be?

hehe, cool, his name is restricted as being able to be registered

Most every congressman was restricted at the time the list was made as well.

csmaster2005 · 07-10-2004, 04:53 PM

yea, I was loooking through the .us a while ago, some very interesting stuff is there

07-09-2004, 12:31 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
johnny6 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,134	.us numbers...what's up with the 800s? have you noticed that you can't reg any .us's that are 3 numbers and in the 800's? i.e. 830.us is an invalid domain name.. what the heck?

07-09-2004, 12:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,922	All 3 letter and 3 number domains went a while ago. There are people selling them on avarious sites. But there not cheap. Rgds MAtt __________________ Gamerz.Biz - Possibly For Sale

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johnny6 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,134	no, that's not what i'm saying. i'm saying that NO ONE ha sthe 800's in numbers for .us's, nor can anyone reg them. godaddy told me they are invalid domains.. at least, that's my conclusion for tonight, i am really sleepy... __________________ Find the best property managers

07-09-2004, 02:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,922	well, 830.us is registered. __________________ Gamerz.Biz - Possibly For Sale

07-09-2004, 02:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
*armstrong* Man from Manila Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Net Posts: 6,022	I believe they are reserved for future telecom use (toll-free numbers). Its possible that a handful (like 830.us) slipped thru the cracks ... __________________ Apollo's excellent 3-letter .BIZ auction; $1 starting bid!

07-09-2004, 02:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
ppx NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 376	Oh really? Have you tried any other registrars?

07-09-2004, 06:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
eSology Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,057	Awhile ago when I tried to register those 800 #s I noticed that also. Did some research and that is what I found out also Armstrong.

07-09-2004, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
.edu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Next to 7-11 Posts: 3,385	They are reserved. You will find similar reservations with other extensions also. __________________ DomainPyramid Coming Soon! Look at this! <-- :ghost: Look at this! <-- :ghost:

07-09-2004, 07:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
.edu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Next to 7-11 Posts: 3,385	yes david __________________ DomainPyramid Coming Soon! Look at this! <-- :ghost: Look at this! <-- :ghost:

07-09-2004, 08:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jeff Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winter Break© Posts: 29,508	Thanks for the list, and info from the FAQ's Mark! Earily, I'm feeling pretty confident on my "Warning.us" (proll'y from seeing "EMERGENCY.US", "SAFETY.US", among others). __________________ Be cool. Be polite. Be professional.™

07-09-2004, 08:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Static NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 861	Wonder why usa.us isn't on the reserved list. >_> __________________ Watch World Cup Online \| The Ultimate Fan Center ahnternet \| Watch Naruto Online \| Watch Bleach Online

07-10-2004, 07:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,358	Wtf? What I don't get is in his list, VicePresidentDickCheney.us is not able to be registered, but PresidentGeorgeBush would be? hehe, cool, his name is restricted as being able to be registered

07-10-2004, 04:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
csmaster2005 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,985	yea, I was loooking through the .us a while ago, some very interesting stuff is there

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.us numbers...what's up with the 800s?

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