Domain Name System
The Internet Domain Name System (DNS) is a critical component of the Internet infrastructure. The DNS associates user-friendly domain names (e.g., www.ntia.doc.gov) with the numeric network addresses (e.g., 170.110.225.155) required to deliver information on the Internet, making the Internet easier for the public to navigate.
NTIA is the Executive Branch expert on issues relating to the DNS and supports a multi-stakeholder approach to the coordination of the DNS to ensure the long-term viability of the Internet as a force for innovation and economic growth.
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NTIA Awards Contract for Management of Key Internet Functions to ICANN
The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration today announced the award of a sole source contract to ICANN to perform technical functions supporting the Internet Domain Name system.
The department on February 21, 2006 issued a Request for Information to conduct market research about whether there were other qualified entities to perform these functions.
The Continued Transition of the Technical Coordination and Management of the Internet's Domain Name and Addressing System: Midterm Review of the Joint Project Agreement
AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commence
ACTION: Notice of Inquiry
Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Mid-term Review of the Joint Project Agreement between NTIA and ICANN
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Continued Transition of the Technical Coordination and Management of the Internet Domain Name and Addressing System: Midterm Review of the Joint Project Agreement
AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce (DOC)
ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting