Launch schedule:
Sunrise: Until June 2, 2017 (21:59 UTC). Only for trademark holders with a valid signed mark data (SMD) file. Multiple applications for the same domain will be resolved by auction.
Early Access Phase (EAP): This phase is divided into four stages of five days each; pricing is descending. Multiple applications for the same domain within one stage will be resolved by auction.
EAP-DAY-1: From June 4 (22:00 UTC) until June 9, 2017 (21:59 UTC)
EAP-DAY-2: From June 11 (22:00 UTC) until June 16, 2017 (21:59 UTC)
EAP-DAY-3: From June 18 (22:00 UTC) until June 23, 2017 (21:59 UTC)
EAP-DAY-4: From June 25 (22:00 UTC) until June 30, 2017 (21:59 UTC)
General Availability (AFRICA-GOLIVE1): As of July 3 (22:00 UTC) - Price scale is valid until July 31, 2017 (21:59 UTC). Normal AddDomain commands are possible as of now, applications for AFRICA-GOLIVE2 will still be accepted.
Registry Maintenance between AFRICA-GOLIVE1 and AFRICA-GOLIVE2: No transactions possible!
Price Reduction Phase 1 (AFRICA-GOLIVE2): From August 1, 2017 (22:00 UTC) until June 30, 2018 (21:59 UTC). Price reduction!
Price Reduction Phase 2: As of June 30, 2018 (22:00 UTC). Further price reduction, but price scale will be communicated at a later date. No applications possible.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications can be submitted until 1 hour before the end of Sunrise / the particular EAP stage respectively before begin of General Availability / Price Reduction Phase 1.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
