ICANN is transferring all domains from defunct registrar AlpNames to the Key Systems group of companies. Officially the transfer is to three different registrars, though all three are owned and controlled by Key Systems. The gaining registrars are: Moniker Online Services LLC for .biz .com .info .net .org Key-Systems GmbH for .proKey-Systems LLC for all other gTLDs … [Read more...] about Key Systems Takes Over AlpNames’ Domains
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ICANN is Trying to Find a Registrar for AlpNames’ Domains
ICANN pulled the plug on AlpNames yesterday. The action was swift and from informal conversations I've had with multiple registrars it's pretty clear that very few people will mourn their demise. But what will happen with the domains currently linked to AlpNames? ICANN has a process for moving the names of a de-accredited registrar to a new home. Normally ICANN staff would … [Read more...] about ICANN is Trying to Find a Registrar for AlpNames’ Domains
ICANN Terminates AlpNames
AlpNames has been sent a notice of termination by ICANN. Unlike many termination notices that specify a future date the one they were sent is has immediate effect. As reported in multiple fora over the last few days AlpNames had gone offline, and at time of writing still is. They've also become unresponsive. It's on the basis of this that ICANN decided to terminate their … [Read more...] about ICANN Terminates AlpNames