Disqus
mTLD, the company that administers top-level domain name .mobi, has made available a 149 page long list (PDF) of premium site names. The mentioned document is a compilation of commonly used (“generic”) words and phrases which mTLD has set aside for equitable allocation using other than a traditional (aka – auction) first come first serve basis. A final list will be published prior to the launch of the allocation process.
dotMobi always had some controversy around it, as mTLD insisted that the new domain is necessary to ensure a high quality mobile Internet experience, and they plan to police all .mobi sites to ensure an appropriate visibility on designated handsets and with the designated browsers. On the other hand, critics say the initiative is unnecessary given the growing proliferation of mobile browsers and some even say the domain could be harmful.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
