Network Solutions Introduces Country-Specific Domains (ccTLDs) to Help Customers Expand International Presence

Network Solutions Introduces Country-Specific Domains (ccTLDs) to Help Customers Expand International Presence

New Service Offers UK Web Extensions for as Low as $6.99 USD

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Network Solutions, the first and world's leading registrar of domain names and Web-related services, today announced the launch of its Country-code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) service. Customers who wish to differentiate local market content and create a targeted global Web presence can choose from six new ccTLDs offered from Network Solutions (http://www.networksolutions.com/), including extensions for the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Austria, New Zealand and Mexico.

For a limited time, customers can register United Kingdom extensions (.co.uk, org.uk, .me.uk) for only $6.99 USD a year, and the German extension (.de) for only $11.99 USD a year -- a competitive pricing structure that sets Network Solutions' ccTLD service apart from other offerings in the sector. All the ccTLDs are offered through Network Solutions and may be registered by anyone, from any country.

"Of the 63 million domain names registered, approximately 13 percent are registered in the United Kingdom(1) and we see that percentage continuing to grow," said Network Solutions Chairman and CEO, Champ Mitchell. "Our introductory pricing for UK extensions gives our customers the ability to convey a local, in-country image when expanding their marketing base."

Customers can register ccTLDs to prevent unauthorized use of trademarks, brands and licensed names. In addition, ccTLDs complement existing .com and .net domain names, by broadening a customer's marketing to include an international audience. The ccTLDs are as easy to use as a .com domain name. These domain extensions allow customers to create an in-language Web site and display different site content for various cultures around the world and are widely recognized in the countries they represent.

The ccTLDs use many of the same features as the widespread .com and .net domain extensions, including Network Solutions' easy-to-use account management tools, advanced DNS service and auto renew.

About Network Solutions

Network Solutions, the first and world's leading registrar of domain names, offers a full range of Web-related services, including domain names, Web sites and e-mail. We make it simple and affordable for customers to build and manage a Web presence through a single, experienced provider. Network Solutions manages more than seven million domain names. Additional information about Network Solutions' offerings is available at http://www.networksolutions.com/.

(1) Verisign Domain Name Registrant Profile 2004


Source: Network Solutions

CONTACT: Susan Wade of Network Solutions, +1-703-668-5057, or
swade@networksolutions.com

Web site: http://www.networksolutions.com/


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