New Registry-Registrar Model Enters into Force for .FI Domain Names

The Finnish domain name system will change after the new legislation included in the Information Society Code (917/2014) enters into force on 5 September 2016. After the change, a person or a company will obtain .fi domain names and all related services from their own registrar. Therefore, the internationally known registry-registrar model enters into force in Finland.

The old system, where the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) has sold .fi domain names, comes to an end. FICORA is going to continue to take care of the technical maintenance of the domain name register.

Here is a summary of the relevant changes:

- All the .fi domain name holders will have their own registrar managing domain names on behalf of the holder.

- Registrars will provide all the related services, such as applications, renewals, transfers, switching registrars, terminations and updating details.

- Local presence and age requirements (age limit of 15) for applications don't exist anymore. Therefore, the fi-domain names are available for a wider audience.

- A combination of first name and last name can be applied by anyone.

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FICORA's own website contains information about the new practice.