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What is a domain name?
Why should I register a domain name?
What is Virtual Web Hosting?
Once I have a domain name secured, how long may I use it?
How can I check domain name availability?
How does .COM differ from .CA?
What is InterNIC?
What is CIRA?
Does Vastcom handle domain registration?
Can I transfer an existing domain name to Vastcom?
What is the fee for domain registration?

What is a domain name?
Domain names are the familiar and easy to remember names used in lieu of the difficult to remember Internet Protocol (IP) address numbers. IP addresses are used to locate computers on the Internet. Names like www.vastcom.net are simply easier to remember than numeric IP addresses like 207.68.137.36.

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Why should I register a domain name?
A domain name will give you a unique identity on the Internet. In some ways, a domain name is similar to a customized license plate. Many organizations find it useful to have an e-mail or Web address that is similar to their company name or to their company product(s).

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What is Virtual Web Hosting?
A Virtual Domain means having your own domain name (www.yourcompany.com) without having to install expensive server hardware and software. We can help register your own domain name which will become your unique address on the World Wide Web. With a Virtual Domain, you utilize our server's storage space, however you are still professionally represented via your own personal Internet web address domain name and by your own personal e-mail address domain name (yourname@yourcompany.com).

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Once I have a domain name secured, how long may I use it?
If there are no trademark disputes, your secured domain name will be yours for as long as you maintain the yearly registration fees.

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How can I check domain name availability?
For domain names ending with .COM, .NET or .ORG, customers can search for domain name availability at OpenSRS Lookup Utility. Domain name availability for domain names ending in .CA can be searched at www.webnames.ca.

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How does .COM differ from .CA?
.CA is the country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) designating Canada. .COM is the generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) designating Commercial. The policies and administration of the .CA domain name are set by Canadians and governed by Canadian law. The gTLDs are managed in the United States.

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What is InterNIC?
All domain names are registered through the InterNIC, which is a collaboration between the National Science Foundation, AT&T and the Internic. Your domain name application will be submitted to the InterNIC for approval. The InterNIC database of domain names is like a master telephone directory for the internet. Whenever a domain name is typed into a web browser, it is looked up in the InterNIC database which then tells the browser where that web page is on the Internet.

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What is CIRA?
CIRA is the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. It is a non-profit organization mandated to operate the .CA top level domain. CIRA is responsible for setting policy, assigning domain names, managing and operating the .CA domain database, providing dispute resolution services and handling complaints about registrars.

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Does Vastcom handle domain registration?
Vastcom does its own registration for domain names ending with .COM, .NET or .ORG through OpenSRS. However, for domain names ending with .CA, our customers have to register their domain name themselves at www.webnames.ca due to the many requirements that must be met to obtain one. We will be more than happy to step you through this process if necessary. For more information on our domain registration services, please visit our Domain Name Registration Page.

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Can I transfer an existing domain name to Vastcom?
Yes. A number of our customers have transferred domains to our service. Whether you place an order by telephone or via our online order form, be sure to specify that you are requesting a transfer and NOT a new domain.

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What is the fee for domain registration?
Vastcom charges $23 for domain registration for 1 year for domain names ending with .com, .net or .org. For domain names ending with .ca, prices can be found at www.webnames.ca pricing.

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