John Demco
Here is a selection of recent domain-related items:
- The .ca domain has surpassed the .us domain in total registrations.
- VeriSign has announced that the registry fees for .com and .net domain names will rise from USD $7.34 to $7.85, and from $4.65 to $5.11 respectively. The increases take effect as of January 15, 2012. In 2007, the fees were $6.00 and $3.50.
- Nominet is considering the introduction of variable registration periods for .uk domain names. Currently all .uk registrations are for two-year periods.
- ISC has produced a version of the BIND DNS software including a major improvement in startup performance.
Timeline
- Tue, Aug 2 – Mon, Aug 15: call for Member Nominees for CIRA Board election
- Thu, Aug 25 – Thu, Sep 8: shows of support for Member Nominees for CIRA election
- Tue, Sep 13 – Tue, Sep 20: online forum for CIRA Board of Directors election
- Tue, Sep 20: CIRA Annual General Meeting in Vancouver
- Wed, Sep 21 – Wed, Sep 28: CIRA Board of Directors election
- Sun, Oct 23 – Fri, Oct 28: ICANN meetings in Dakar, Senegal
- Sun, Jan 15: .com, .net registry fees increase