Bolivian Registry Adsib to Open Single- and Two-Character .bo Domain Names

Bolivia's country code top-level domain (ccTLD) ".bo" is about to undergo a major change. According to a policy update recently announced by Adsib (National Institute for Social Development and Information Technology), starting September 4, 2025, registrants will be able to apply for single- and two-character second-level domain names, such as a.bo or ab.bo. This significant shift in the suffix's management policy makes ".bo" a newly scarce resource in the global ccTLD market.

Under the current pricing structure, the annual fee for a standard second-level .bo domain is 980 Bolivianos (approximately US$140). Overseas registrars typically add a premium of around US$50 to this. Unlike many country code domain names, .bo registration policies are very open to applicants—both individuals and businesses are welcome, and there is no local presence requirement. The new policy maintains this openness, allowing registrants to apply for as many domains as they wish, with no cap.

Single- and two-character domain names have always been a scarce resource globally. Due to their limited character combinations, these domain names often hold significant collectible and investment value. Historically, many ccTLDs have reserved or restricted single-character domains, for example, by limiting them to specific organizations or allocating them through a premium mechanism. Adsib's move means that ".bo" will become one of the few suffixes in the market with single-character resources open to the public.

This opening is not an isolated move, but part of a comprehensive package of policy reforms promoted by Adsib. According to the registry's announcement, the new regulations also address prohibitions on content management, second-level domain restrictions, domain transfer procedures, and subdomain policies, with the goal of making the domain name system more flexible and aligned with international practices.

Historically, .bo's registration volume and international recognition have not been comparable to other Latin American suffixes, such as Brazil's .br or Colombia's .co. However, the opening of single- and two-character domain names may increase their visibility in the global domain name market. The release of scarce character resources often attracts investors, particularly businesses and collectors who value short, brandable names.