I’m sorry, but it seems like there might be a misunderstanding here. Currently, “.bom” is not recognized as a top-level domain (TLD) in the global Domain Name System (DNS) by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). The IANA is the organization responsible for overseeing global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, DNS root zone management, and many other functions relating to the internet’s naming systems.
There are currently several types of TLDs: Generic top-level domains (gTLDs, such as .com or .org), country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs, such as .us, .co.uk, .de, etc.), new generic top-level domains (new gTLDs, such as .google or .music), and infrastructure top-level domain (.arpa). According to the official IANA list of TLDs, .bom is not included.
However, the concept of a “.bom” TLD actually has some interesting potential implications. For example, “.bom” is the Portuguese word for “good.” Given the success of language-specific TLDs like .рф for Russian, it’s not too far-fetched to consider the potential utility of a .bom domain for Portuguese-language websites.
Bear in mind, however, that the process for adding a new TLD is complex and requires formal submission and approval by IANA and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). ICANN has a thorough review process for new TLDs to ensure that they do not conflict with existing TLDs, are not confusing for internet users, and do not infringe on any intellectual property rights. They also consider the host organization’s technical, financial, and organizational capability to run a domain. As of now, there is no record of a proposal for a “.bom” TLD.
In summary, while .bom is not currently a recognized TLD, the potential for new TLDs is always open as the internet continues to grow and evolve. For further information, the comprehensive list of TLDs managed by IANA presents an updated and accurate resource.
Sources have been used:
1. IANA Root Zone Database: https://data.iana.org/TLD/tlds-alpha-by-domain.txt
2. Guidebook for Processing of gTLDs by ICANN: https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/guidebook-full-12jan12-en.pdf
3. Explanation of TLDs by ICANN: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/tlds-21-2018-12-17-en
4. TLD Acceptance by Universal Acceptance Steering Committee (UASG): https://uasg.tech/
5. Information about domain name system by Internet Society: https://www.internetsociety.org/resources/doc/2013/internet-domain-names-explained/
