The Regulation on Internet Domain Names (published in the Official Gazette dated 7 November 2010 and numbered 27753) will become effective upon the establishment of the Turkish Network Information System (“TRABIS”). The regulation provides principles and procedures applicable regarding the management of internet domain names with a “.tr” extension. The Regulation is based on Articles 5, 34 and 35 of the Law on Electronic Communications (Law No: 5809). According to Article 4 of the Regulation, quantitative and qualitative continuity, non-discrimination, efficiency, objectivity, proportionality, transparency, effective use of resources and independent technology, the protection of consumer rights, provision and protection of free and efficient competition environment will be observed regarding the application of the regulation. Also, as per the Regulation, real persons and legal entities will not be obliged to buy any services other than those requested by the service providers.