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The .sling TLD is a restricted brand domain operated by DISH Technologies L.L.C., originally delegated to Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation. It is used exclusively for branded digital services related to Sling Media’s streaming technology and HughesNet satellite internet services, not available for public registration.
Restricted to DISH Technologies L.L.C., its affiliates, and authorized business partners. Only corporate entities with written authorization may register domains under this TLD.
The .sling extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by DISH Technologies L.L.C.. .sling was introduced in 2016. There are currently 3 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 33.3%.
Registration pricing for .sling is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
The .sling domain was delegated to Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation on August 4, 2016, under ICANN’s new gTLD program. On April 25, 2024, control of the TLD was transferred to DISH Technologies L.L.C., following corporate reorganization. It was proposed as a brand-specific domain to protect and streamline digital assets tied to Sling Media’s streaming platforms and HughesNet services.
Brand TLDs like .sling are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .sling TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
3
33.3%
If .sling doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .sling |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 3 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 33.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | DISH Technologies L.L.C. |
| Introduced | 2016-08-04 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to DISH Technologies L.L.C., its affiliates, and authorized business partners. Only corporate entities with written authorization may register domains under this TLD. |
Registration density analysis for .sling domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Registration is restricted to DISH Technologies L.L.C., its affiliates, and authorized business partners. All registrants must provide corporate contact information and obtain prior written approval from DISH.
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by DISH Technologies L.L.C.. It is not available for public registration.
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Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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