Newsflash

Launch of .DEAL and .NOW

Amazon Registry has announced the launch of two new gTLDs, .DEAL and .NOW, on 22 August 2024 as follows:

All launch phases will start at 13:00 UTC and end at 12:59 UTC.

These are unrestricted TLDs and are launched on a first-come, first-served basis during all phases – there will be no auctions.

WHOIS privacy and proxy will be supported during all TLD launch phases. IDNs are supported.

Premium lists are available for both TLDs; your Domain Strategist can advise on premium domains and prices.

.COM Price increase in September 2024

Verisign, the registry operator for the .COM gTLD, is to increase the annual fee for .COM domain names from USD 9.59 to USD 10.26* on 1 September 2024 (04:00 UTC). This will apply to registration, renewal and transfer of registrar domain transactions.

You may wish to consider renewing your .COM domain names before this price increase comes into effect to take advantage of the current pricing – domains can be renewed for up to ten years.

*Com Laude fees and the ICANN USD 0.18 per domain year levy are additional and VAT will be added where applicable.

For further information, please contact your Domain Strategist or contact us directly.