Why it matters
New extensions do not make .com less valuable overnight, but they bring new options and new risks for brands. Some applicants are brands, cities or communities. Next steps include a replacement period, string confirmation on November 17, 2026 and an objections period through March 2027. New extensions will take years to launch. A common mistake is buying names in a new extension before it exists. Watch contention sets and sunrise dates.
Source: icann.org
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