Q: What is the General Registration period? A: General Registration is the period during which individuals and organisations may register
their dotmobi domain name through a registrar. General Registration continues indefinitely. Back to top
Q: Who is eligible to register a domain name during the General Registration period? A: Any individual or organisation who agrees to the terms and conditions of the dotmobi accredited
registrar of the mTLD may register a .mobi domain name during General Registration. Back to top
Q: Will the domain names registered during the General Registration period be available for review by the general public? A: Yes, the domain names registered during this period will be available for review by the public through the WHOIS service. Back to top
Q: What is the WHOIS service? A: WHOIS is a central database that tracks all domain name registrations. Each domain name registrar typically maintains its own version of a WHOIS database. The domain names will be available via the dotmobi WHOIS database which will be available soon. Back to top
Q: Can a domain name registered during the General
Registration period be challenged? A: Yes, for challenges involving domain names registered during General Registration –Use the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.
For details see ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP). Back to top
Q: What is the Challenge Period? A: There is no time limit for a UDRP Challenge. This can be made at any time against any dotmobi domain name. Back to top
Q: What are the registration terms for domains names registered during General Registration? A: Domain names registered during General Registration must be registered for a minimum of two years, and
may be registered for up to a maximum of ten years. Back to top
Q: When can I transfer a domain registered during the General Registration period? A: A dotmobi domain name registered during the General
Registration period can be transferred between dotmobi accredited registrars
beginning 60 days after the date of initial registration. Back to top
