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We've been delivering service to the global .AC community for over 12 years.</p> </div> </div> <div class="intro-text"> <div class="row" data-equalizer=""> <div class="small-12 medium-12 large-6 columns" data-equalizer-watch=""> <h2>it's <strong>ac</strong>ademic</h2> <img src="images/site/icb_nic/ac_mini-photo1.jpg"> <p>Students and instructors can use a personal .ac domain to keep in touch during and after college and a permanent email address. Lifetime connections, simplified.</p> <p>.AC names are simple and easy-to-remember and work just like a .com, .org, or .co.uk email and web address. </p> <p>Domain Names ending in .ac are quick and easy to register and you can use your domain immediately. Get yours now—there are many attractive, high-value .ac domain names still available to register!</p> <p>Note: It is advisable that academic institutions register in other TLDs.</p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-6 large-3 columns" data-equalizer-watch=""> <h2>benefits of .AC TLD</h2> <img src="images/site/icb_nic/ac_mini-photo2.jpg"> <ul> <li>Real-time domain name registration</li> <li>Fast, reliable, and secure technical infrastructure</li> <li>Experienced customer service technicians</li> <li>Become Connected</li> </ul> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-6 large-3 columns" data-equalizer-watch=""> <h2>anyone, anywhere can register Dot AC</h2> <p>Anyone, anywhere can register. 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