YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- NETCOM.cm Sarl (NETCOM), the .CM Registry, will start accepting Sunrise applications for 2nd-level .CM domain names from 10 a.m. UTC, Oct. 15, 2008. In Sunrise Phase, domain name registrations, permitted in the COM.CM, NET.CM and CO.CM name spaces, will be open to trademark holders worldwide.

Mr. Moustapha Saya Kaigama (Saya), President of NETCOM, said, "During the past weeks, preparations have been being finalized to ensure that the highly anticipated .CM domain launch is a success. This is a very exciting time for NETCOM, as we now finally have the opportunity to promote our name space to the world. With absolute delight, NETCOM is pleased to have the CM domain name space launch into a new era."

Saya continued, "Without the tireless work put in by our partners, this launch would not be possible. I personally wish to thank the National Agency for Information Technology and Communication (ANTIC), Instra Corporation (Registrar and Validation Agent for Sunrise Application) and Council of Country Code Administrators (CoCCA). We are also quite impressed by the public interest we have received about this forthcoming launch."

Due to .CM domain name's close resemblance to the most popular Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) name space in the world -- .CN of China -- significant type-in traffic can be expected. Up to today, NETCOM has formed a prestigious team of accredited registrars including Instra Corporation, IP Mirror, Ascio, EnCirca, CSC, Register.IT and MarcaRia.com.

.CM Sunrise Period will be closed on Oct. 31, 2008. Following is the challenge period of Sunrise applications. General Registration Period kicks off on Nov. 15, 2008, providing opportunities to all audiences throughout the world.

For all NETCOM policies, including the registrar accreditation process, Sunrise rules, and registration regulations, please visit http://www.netcom.cm.

About NETCOM

Founded in 2008, NETCOM.cm Sarl is the official registry for the Country Code Top Level Domain of the Republic of Cameroon.

NETCOM is committed to providing cutting-edge IP services to Central Africa including countries such as Cameroon, Niger, Gabon, Chad, Burkina Faso and more.

Apart from Domain Name Registrations, NETCOM is embracing new technologies such as ENUM over WiMAX into remote African areas.

    For Media Enquiries, please contact:
    Mr. Moustapha Saya Kaigama - registry@netcom.com.cm

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