.TV Top-Level Domain
The .tv domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tuvalu, a Polynesian island nation. It has gained popularity worldwide due to its association with television and video content.
Registry: Verisign, Inc.
Type: ccTLD
Introduced: 1996
WHOIS Server: whois.tvwhois.verisign-grs.com
RDAP Server: https://rdap.verisign.com/tv/v1/
Average Pricing: $50
Restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for global registration.
Additional Information
What is a ccTLD?
Country Code Top-Level Domain. While it represents Tuvalu, it's widely used globally for television and video-related websites.
Fun Facts
The .tv domain is a significant source of revenue for Tuvalu, contributing a substantial portion to the country's GDP.Tuvalu leased its .tv domain rights to Verisign for $50 million in 2011 for a 12-year period.