.tv
Domain Information
Domain Name
.tv
Registration Date
1996-03-18
Updated Date
2025-09-04
Type
country-code
Organisation
Name
Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovations
Address
2 Vaiaku Rd, Vaiaku Funafuti
Country
Tuvalu
Administrative Contact
Name
Ministry of Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovations
Organization
2 Vaiaku Rd
Address
Vaiaku Funafuti, Vaiaku Funafuti
Country
Tuvalu
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+(688) 20069
Fax
Technical Contact
Name
IANA Contact
Organization
GoDaddy Registry
Address
100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country
United States of America (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+1 480 505 8800
Fax
+1 480 624 2546
Registry Information
URL for registration
https://turnon.tv/
WHOIS Server
whois.nic.tv
RDAP Server
https://rdap.nic.tv/
Reserved Second-Level Domains
About .tv
The .tv domain is the ccTLD for Tuvalu, but has been globally adopted for television networks, streaming services, video content, and broadcasters.
History of .tv
Tuvalu's .tv was delegated in 1996. In 2000, Tuvalu licensed .tv exclusively to dotTV (now VeriSign) for $50 million, transforming it into a globally marketed media domain.
Who Uses .tv?
Popular with:
- TV networks and channels
- Video streaming platforms
- YouTube channels and video creators
- Live streaming services
Registration Requirements
Open to all. Cost: approximately $30–$40/year.