| Namecheap | Hover | Porkbun | Godaddy | Gandi | NameSilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64.98 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $95.05 | N/A |
The average price of a .so domain is $80.02.
The cheapest place to buy a .so domain is Namecheap for $64.98.
The .so domain, also known as the Somali Top Level Domain (ccTLD), is operated by the Somali Network Information Centre (SONIC). SONIC is responsible for managing and maintaining the database of registered names in the .so domain, serving the interests of both Somalia and the global internet community. The domain was officially relaunched on November 1, 2010, and is regulated by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and later, the National Communications Authority (NCA) since March 9, 2018. SONIC's mandate includes complying with international best practices, acting as the administrative and technical contact for the .so domain, and administering its second-level domains.
The .so domain is an open use ccTLD, meaning there are no restrictions on registering a top-level domain name. However, certain second-level domains have specific requirements. For instance, com.so is reserved for commercial entities and registered trademarks, net.so for Internet-related services, org.so for non-profit organizations, edu.so for universities, and gov.so for government entities within Somalia. Registrants of these second-level domains are required to provide documentation establishing their eligibility. There are no other known restrictions on owning a .so domain.