All TLDs / .unicom

What is .unicom?

.unicom is a brand top-level domain, operated by China United Network Communications Corporation Limited. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes

Registry operator: China United Network Communications Corporation Limited — per the IANA root database.

Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.

Is .unicom a real domain extension?

Yes — .unicom is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .unicom?

.unicom is operated by China United Network Communications Corporation Limited, per the IANA root database.

What is .unicom used for?

.unicom is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for China United Network Communications Corporation Limited and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .unicom domain?

No. .unicom is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.

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