There is currently no information and recognized example of a top-level domain (TLD) for ‘.ROGERS’. Top-level domains are part of the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet, which assists in the organization and retrieval of information. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is the institution in charge of maintaining and coordinating these domains.
A TLD is the last segment of the domain name. They can be typically divided into two main groups: generic TLDs (gLTDs) like .com, .net, .org, and country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) like .de for Germany, .fr for France, or .jp for Japan. There are also sponsored TLDs (sTLDs) that represent specific communities like .gov for U.S. government entities or .edu for educational entities.
Usually, when a corporation wants its own TLD, it needs to apply through the IANA’s New gTLD Program. For instance, Google applied for .google, and Amazon for .amazon. However, acquiring a TLD doesn’t mean it’s open for public use. Some companies secure their TLDs to ensure brand protection and trust.
In the specific case of ‘Rogers’, it appears to be the name of a company (Rogers Communications, a Canadian telecommunications company) or a personal name. If it refers to the company, the selection and use of a TLD would require a formal process of application and review by IANA. As of the latest update on the official IANA Root Zone Database (https://data.iana.org/TLD/tlds-alpha-by-domain.txt), there is no existing ‘.ROGERS’ TLD, which indicates that Rogers Communications has not applied or has not yet been approved for its TLD.
Apparently, companies apply for personalized TLDs for reasons such as brand recognition, security, and control over their internet presence. However, the process is expensive and complex, and there are ongoing costs for maintaining a TLD. Therefore, owning a proprietary TLD makes sense primarily for large corporations that have abundant resources.
In conclusion, as of now, there is no .ROGERS TLD, and whether there would be one in the future depends on many factors, including whether Rogers Communications or any other entity named ‘Rogers’ decides to apply for it and whether that application is approved by IANA.
References:
1. For information about TLDs – https://www.iana.org/domains/root
2. For information about the IANA Root Zone Database – https://data.iana.org/TLD/tlds-alpha-by-domain.txt
3. For information about IANA’s New gTLD Program – https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/ianas-role
4. For information about reasons to get a personalized TLD – https://www.coreile.com/p/new-gtld.html
