The top-level domain (TLD) .MM is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, which is located in Southeast Asia. A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is an Internet top-level domain generally used or reserved for a country, sovereign state, or dependent territory identified with a country code. It is the last part of the domain name, that follows immediately after the last dot symbol (.).
The administration and operation of the .MM domain name are managed by the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs department of Myanmar. The .MM top-level domain was delegated under DRAFT Delegation and Administration Rules for the MM Top-Level Domain, which provides a framework and guiding principles for the administration, management, and delegation of the .MM domain space.
There are several categories under .MM domain. For instance, there are domains like .com.mm, .edu.mm, .net.mm, .org.mm and .gov.mm for commercial, educational, network, organizational and governmental entities, respectively. This manner of categorizing helps in easy identification of the nature of the website and increases user trust.
As is common practice in many countries, registration of a .MM domain is typically done through an approved registration agency. To meet eligibility criteria, typically the registrant must have a physical presence in Myanmar and be in good legal standing. This encourages local business and organizations to maintain a digital presence while also protecting against external cyber threats.
Using a .MM domain can have several advantageous implications for local businesses and organizations in Myanmar. It can increase trust among local clientele, improve local search engine optimization (SEO), and demonstrate a dedication to the local economy. Additionally, for institutions and organizations that wish to represent Myanmar within the international internet arena, the .MM ccTLD can be a powerful tool.
However, due to Myanmar’s political instability and internet regulations, the usage of .MM domain for websites is not as widespread as in other countries. Still, some examples of websites using .MM domain are “www.telenor.com.mm” (one of the largest telecom companies in Myanmar) and “www.moi.gov.mm” (official website of the Ministry of Information, Myanmar).
To recap, the .MM is the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar. It is overseen by the country’s own Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Department. Various categories under .MM allow businesses, educational institutions, governmental bodies, and other entities to represent themselves in the domain name.
The sources used for this information include the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) who administrates and coordinates these top-level domains at a global level, and the website of the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs, Myanmar, which provides detailed guidelines and protocols about the .MM domain registration process.
