What is .dtv?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .dtv on May 27, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 4, 2015.
Dish DBS Corporation also runs 9 other TLDs, including .blockbuster, .data, .dish, .dot and .latino.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .dtv, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .dtv haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.dtv).
Same registry, other endings
9 other TLDs share this operator.
.dtv FAQ
What does .dtv mean?
.dtv is a generic top-level domain named for the word "dtv". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .dtv?
None. .dtv is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .dtv domain extension?
Dish DBS Corporation operates .dtv as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .dtv created?
.dtv was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 27, 2016.
Is .dtv a valid domain?
Yes. .dtv is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .dtv addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .dtv domain?
.dtv names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Dish DBS Corporation's policy if you're unsure.
Is .dtv DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .dtv.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed December 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
