.radio

Generic top-level domain

.radio

Introduced| August 28, 2017 (2017-08-28)
TLD type| Generic top-level domain
Status| Active
Registry| European Broadcasting Union
Sponsor| European Broadcasting Union
Registration restrictions| Reserved for those in the radio sector
Documents| Registration policies
Registry website| nic.radio

.radio is a generic top-level domain used in the Domain Name System of the internet. The TLD was officially delegated to the European Broadcasting Union on 7 October 2016.[1] Domain registration was made available on 28 August 2017.[2]

## Usage

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Usage of the .radio domain is reserved for those in the radio industry, including radio broadcast stations, amateur radio enthusiasts, and companies selling radio goods and services.[3] In its first year of availability, approximately 2,500 .radio domains were registered, each application having been checked to prevent cybersquatting.[4]

## See also

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* .audio

## References

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1. ^ "Delegation Report for radio". iana.org. Internet Assigned Numbers Authority. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
2. ^ "Top-Level Domain Name ".radio" Now Available". arrl.org. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
3. ^ ".radio top level domain name now available to purchase by radio community". ebu.ch. European Broadcasting Union. 23 August 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
4. ^ Jackson, Will (2 October 2018). ".radio Internet Domain Grows as New Stations Launch". radioworld.com. Radioworld. Retrieved 22 May 2020.

## External links

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* register.radio
* Discover .radio