When is the next ccTLD/TLD coming out

[xbsd]

As a newbie in domaining, which at this point, is more of an evening indulgence for me, I am at a loss as to what domains to register. Seems like all the good words and their combinations are long gone (and why wouldn't they). So, before I go about buying domains from sedo, etc, I have a question --

I have read the posts on this forum that suggests that .COMs are the safest bet. But I also notice that good one-lettered words for some ccTLD and TLDs (eg., .MOBI) works just as well.

Have all the ccTLDs already been assigned ? How do we know when the next TLD is coming out (for eg., .ME this year) so that we can be better prepared when that happens.

Thanks in advance !

 

[SSandecki]

CC-TLDs are a good option, however they tend to rank better in their geographical area when it comes to SEO. I do however feel the *.ws extension will pick up steam in the next few years, including *.us.com, just an opinion so spend wisely. :D

 

[BinderGang]

I believe the next extension coming out is .tel .

 

[xbsd]

Thanks !

Do you know when it will be made open to the public ? The wikipedia article says 3rd Dec 08 for trademark owners, but nothing abt the general public ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.tel

 

[Dotmainer]

... two klicks more http://www.telnic.org/launch-landing.html

 

[Coopey]

.tel will not be an extension for speculation (in my opinion)- I would advise grabbing a load of 'premium keywords'.

New extensions launches have realised there is more money to be made in pre-registering and auctions before a proper 'land-rush', so the good old days of picking up what you want on launch day just by sitting in front of the computer with one finger on the F5 key and the other hand on your credit card are over.

My advice would be to read up a lot more before jumping head-first into registering.
If you're really interesting in investing in ccTLDs, try and stick to the mature, well-established ones (e.g. .co.uk, .de, .nl) and local-language keywords in these (although big English keywords can do well in many non-English extensions). Check sites like namebio.com to compare sales between ccTLDs.

My prediction for the next big opportunity- IDN names with the IDN extensions (idn.idn). Your best investment oprtunity at this moment may actually be in a Chinese/Japanese/Russian language course!

 

[Kate]

I believe the next extension coming out is .tel .

Yes, but it's useless and unfit for speculation. Remember you can't develop conventional websites on .tel.
That being said, I'm sure some people won't do their homework

 

[DomainMayhem.com]

I believe the next extension coming out is .tel .

Any idea on what the prices will be? I couldn't find mention of anything other than the word "premium".

 

[BinderGang]

Yes, but it's useless and unfit for speculation. Remember you can't develop conventional websites on .tel.
That being said, I'm sure some people won't do their homework

I know what .tel's use is supposed to be and I think BECAUSE of that, this extension will be important.

This extension goes beyond domaining.

 

[xbsd]

Well, the reason (I think) that .tel will be important is that it serves as global address book for mainly businesses and persons alike. It will give individual businesses a boost if generic names are used (eg., hotel.tel, cars.tel, etc)

Auctions : Are they open to the public ? About the landrush, Telnic's site says :

"Open to everyone. Any domain that is not registered during Sunrise will be eligible for Landrush registration at a premium price."

- Do you think all generic names will be snapped up long before landrush ?

- Subsequently, can trademark owners snap up common names such as mike, john, bill etc .tels ? I mean, if say there's Mike and Co., Inc. can they buy mike.tel or would they have to get mikeandco.tel (if their RM is mikeandco)

Thanks !