An IP Address Number is a unique set of numbers (Eg. 64.58.76.228) assigned to a particular computer unit that is connected to the Internet. All computer units that are connected to the Internet have a corresponding IP Address Number. It is somewhat similar to the principle of assigning a particular number to a telephone or cellphone line / unit.

A Domain Name is a unique word representation of an IP Address Number. Remembering a set of numbers for a particular computer unit that is connected to the Internet can be confusing / difficult, as an alternative, a domain name can be assigned to a particular IP Address Number for convenience and ease of recalling (Eg. WWW.YAHOO.COM domain name has been assigned to IP Address Number 64.58.76.228).

Domain Name Registration is the act of registering / securing / getting a particular domain name under one's ownership rights for a certain period of time. It is somewhat similar to the principle of registering / securing / getting a business name registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Among the different classes of domain names existing today, there are currently Two (2) popular classes. These are the GTL Domain Names and CTL Domain Names.

A GTL Domain Name or Global Top Level Domain Name is a domain name that ends with a .com | .net | .org | .biz | .info .

A CTL Domain Name or Country Top Level Domain Name is a domain name that ends in the official Country Code of a particular country. For the Philippines (.PH), CTL Domain Name ends with a .ph | .www.ph | .com.ph | .net.ph | .org.ph | .edu.ph | .gov.ph .

In terms of domain name function and use, there is no technical difference between a GTL Domain Name and a CTL Domain Name. Both will function as a worldwide domain name and will be useable under any web | email | database hosting environment.

In terms of domain name registration fee, a CTL Domain Name is more expensive than a GTL Domain Name. In addition, a CTL Domain Name must be initially registered for a period of Two (2) years while a GTL Domain Name can be initially registered for a period of One (1) year.

There are NO documents required to register a domain name under the CTL Domain Name Class and GTL Domain Name Class.

Providing the following information on a Domain Name Registration Form will be sufficient to register a domain name, as follows: i. The domain name being registered;

ii. The name, postal address, physical address, e-mail address, voice telephone number, and where available, fax number of the domain registrant for the domain name;

iii. The name, postal address, physical address, e-mail address, voice telephone number, and where available, fax number of the billing contact for the domain name; and

iv. The primary and secondary domain name server information to be used on the domain name being registered.

All registered Domain Names are owned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

Registering a Domain Name only accords the Nameholder the right to use and delegate such domain name for a period that has been subscribed / registered.

The right to use and delegate such domain name immediately ceases upon expiration of the period subscribed / registered by the Nameholder, unless renewed, the domain name will again be available for registration to any other prospective / interested Nameholder.

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