Microsoft And Nokia Work Together For a Better Mobile Phone Future

[Mike Temporale]

http://news.com.com/2100-1039-5172060.html

"Microsoft and Nokia, along with a group of key computer companies and cell phone service providers, have formed a joint venture to distribute domains names for mobile devices."

Basically all they are doing is agreeing upon a new top level domain for mobile friendly sites. This should make it easier for people to find and use web sites designed for the mobile world. No mention of what the new top level domain would be. I'm guessing ".mob", ".mbl", or ".cel". The suggestions will be submitted to ICANN on Monday and you can expect a 3 - 6 month review period. We might see these available by Christmas, if we're lucky.

[Mike Temporale]

http://news.com.com/2100-1039-5172060.html

"Microsoft and Nokia, along with a group of key computer companies and cell phone service providers, have formed a joint venture to distribute domains names for mobile devices."

Basically all they are doing is agreeing upon a new top level domain for mobile friendly sites. This should make it easier for people to find and use web sites designed for the mobile world. No mention of what the new top level domain would be. I'm guessing ".mob", ".mbl", or ".cel". The suggestions will be submitted to ICANN on Monday and you can expect a 3 - 6 month review period. We might see these available by Christmas, if we're lucky.