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Tuvalu
Overview
An abbreviation coincidence turned Tuvalu's country code into one of the most commercially valuable extensions in the system. The Pacific island nation holds .tv by virtue of its ISO code, but the two letters read universally as television, and broadcasters, streaming platforms, and video producers worldwide have registered accordingly. No eligibility restrictions apply. Licensing the extension has become a significant revenue source for a state with few other export earnings.
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About .tv
Country code TLD for Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation. One of the most valuable ccTLDs commercially due to its abbreviation for television. Widely used globally by media companies, streaming platforms, and broadcasters.
Intended Use
Television, media, and streaming platforms
Registration Restrictions
Open registration — no restrictions
Quick Facts
- DNSSEC
- Supported
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is .tv used for?
Country code TLD for Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation. One of the most valuable ccTLDs commercially due to its abbreviation for television. Widely used globally by media companies, streaming platforms, and broadcasters.
Who can register a .tv domain?
Open registration — no restrictions
Who manages the .tv top-level domain?
The .tv TLD is managed under the oversight of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).