Overcharged .uk customers help pay for cheaper .vodka

[Andrew Wright]

Nominet under fire...

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/26/great_british_domain_name_ripoff/

The whole introduction of .uk was questionable to say the least. Now, allegedly, they're using the profits to undercut competitors…

 

[DomainNames]

Questions about Nominet also raises questions for Australia.

What is the actual cost of a .com.au and .net.au? They where actually free years ago!

Where does the money go for Australian Registrant Fees, Change of Registrant Fees and Renewal Fees?

How much does auDA make from each Australian registration fee, renewal fee and change of registrant fee? Per annum how much?

How much does Icann make from each Australian registration fee, renewal fee and change of registrant fee? Per annum how much?

How much does Ausregistry / Neustar Inc. USA make from each Australian registration fee, renewal fee and change of registrant fee? Per annum how much?

Why did auDA give ICAAN $280,000 USD last year in a single transaction? More than any other country.

Who is updating this wikipedia?.. Note the comments on the additional proposed direct .au extension. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.au

 

[helloworld]

I think snoopy has mentioned this before too, DomainNames. Some massive holding fund which is at odds with most non profits

 

[findtim]

interesting article, it seems the deck of cards is collapsing.