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==Background==

==Background==

FCCN was established in Portugal in 1987 with a purpose to strengthen the scientific and technological development in Portugal. Since its establishment, FCCN has been supported by Universities and different R & D institutions thereby contributed to the growth on the internet in the country.

FCCN was established in Portugal in 1987 with the goal of strengthening scientific and technological development in Portugal. Since its establishment, FCCN has been involved with Universities and different R&D institutions and contributed to the growth on the Internet in the country.

In 1991, the organization began to manage the operation of the .pt ccTLD offering domain names for free. However in 1996, the organization started to charge for domain name registrations at a minimal cost to cover its operational expenses.In 2001, FCCN improved its regulations in managing the .pt ccTLD and created the .com.pt second level domain and offered it for free. In addition, the organization also started its domain name dispute resolution policy.<ref>[http://www.umic.pt/images/stories/noticias/Speech%20of%20the%20President%20of%20FCCN.pdf www.umic.pt]</ref>

In 1991, the organization began to manage the operation of the .pt ccTLD offering domain names for free. However in 1996, the organization started to charge for domain name registrations at a minimal cost to cover its operational expenses.In 2001, FCCN improved its regulations in managing the .pt ccTLD and created the .com.pt second level domain and offered it for free. In addition, the organization also started its domain name dispute resolution policy.<ref>[http://www.umic.pt/images/stories/noticias/Speech%20of%20the%20President%20of%20FCCN.pdf www.umic.pt]</ref>