--- title: "What is The Internet Worth? Internet.com Taking Bids Starting at $35M" description: "Internet.com is listed again with a $35M opening offer. Grit Brokerage also brokers TheInternet.com and TheNetwork.com and explains The+Keyword .com value." url: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/what-is-the-internet-worth-internet-com-taking-bids-starting-at-35m publisher: Grit Brokerage contact: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact offer: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/inquiry --- [Sales & acquisitions](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/blog?topic=sales-and-acquisitions) # What is The Internet Worth? Internet.com Taking Bids Starting at $35M Internet.com, sold for $18M in 2009, was relisted with a $35M opening offer and reportedly drew nine opening bids before the auction was suspended. Grit Brokerage explains the value of The+Keyword .coms and is brokering TheInternet.com and TheNetwork.com, registered in 1994 and 1995. By Grit BrokerageApr 8, 20212 min read ![Internet.com domain auction and TheInternet.com and TheNetwork.com domains for sale](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/a53ed9_0866d7535d52439fb2d87190a86a9fbf.DJOIDNoT_Z1LvShx.webp) **The Internet** has grown into the most massive network that businesses, organizations, governments and world citizens connect on every day. It would be impossible to measure the value of the entire internet and of course, it wouldn’t be measured solely based on the sale of Internet.com. That said, the iconic domain name Internet.com which was sold for $18M in 2009 has been listed for sale again this year, now with a $35M opening offer. The domain had reportedly [received 9 opening bids](https://domaininvesting.com/internet-com-auction-9-statements-of-interest-in-excess-of-35m/) with intent and interest and an auction was scheduled for the end of last month. However, the auction was suspended and the seller is now talking to the highly motivated parties. One word .COMs like Internet.com definitely have potential for mid or higher 8 figure (xx,xxx,xxx.00) sales. Another massive sale of a one word generic this year already that is speculated to be in 8 figure range is Home.com. [Voice.com also sold for $30M in 2019](https://domaininvesting.com/voice-com-domain-name-acquired-for-30-million/). We’re expecting a slew of sales in this range to continue to be reported as premium .COM domains are hotter than ever right now. So, if Internet.com is worth $35M or potentially more, **what is the value of TheInternet.com**? People say ‘the internet’ almost every time when mentioning the word ‘internet’. The keyword has very high search volume and an $11.00 CPC. While one word .COM domains account for the top domain sales annually, _The+Keyword_ .COM domains are also very strong brands and valuable domains. Domains like TheMortgage.com have exchanged hands for $500k and TheIce.com is still used even after acquiring [Ice.com from our brokerage in 2018](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180717005092/en/Premium-Domain-ICE.com-Sold-3.5-Million-Private) for $3.5M. Ice.com currently redirects to TheIce.com. The+Keyword .COM domains are very easy to remember and make great stand alone brands like TheStreet.com TheBlaze.com, TheClub.com, TheScore.com, TheMatrix.com and so many more. Many huge brands are also using them as forwarders like TheRock.com —> WWE, TheMine.com —> Lowes, TheApple.com —> Apple, TheStandard.com —> InfoWorld, ThePlatform —> Comcast, TheBeat.com —> iHeartMedia to name a few. In case any of our readers are interested, **we’re brokering the sale of TheInternet.com and TheNetwork.com.** This is the first time the pair of domains are being actively marketed for sale. Both are aged gems (1994 and 1995 registrations) and are available to acquire for a fraction of the price of the one word counterparts. If you have interest in acquiring TheInternet.com or TheNetwork.com [**contact us**](mailto:%20sales@gritbrokerage.com) and we’ll be happy to work with you on placing a bid for either or both domains. ! ## Questions this post answers ### How much is Internet.com listed for? Internet.com sold for $18M in 2009 and was listed again with a $35M opening offer. The domain reportedly received nine opening bids, and an auction was scheduled but suspended while the seller talks with highly motivated parties. ### What are The+Keyword .com domains? They are domains like TheStreet.com, TheBlaze.com and TheScore.com that make strong standalone brands. Big brands also use them as forwarders, such as TheRock.com to WWE, TheMine.com to Lowes and TheApple.com to Apple. ### Which domains is Grit Brokerage selling in this post? Grit Brokerage is brokering TheInternet.com and TheNetwork.com, actively marketed for the first time. The post says both are aged domains, registered in 1994 and 1995, available for a fraction of the price of one word counterparts. Interested buyers can email sales@gritbrokerage.com. ### What other big sales does the post mention? It mentions Voice.com selling for $30M in 2019, Home.com as a speculated 8 figure sale, TheMortgage.com changing hands for $500k, and Ice.com, which Grit's brokerage sold in 2018 for $3.5M. ## Terms in this post - [Cost per click](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/cpc) - [Search volume](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/search-volume) - [Domain name](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/domain-name) - [.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/dot-com) ## Keep reading - [33 Domain Name Upgrades & Acquisitions in 2021This post lists 33 domains that changed hands in the first half of 2021, mostly one word .COMs bought as upgrades from two word names or other extensions. Disclosed prices include Angel.com at $2,000,000 and iBox.com at $1,560,000. Grit Brokerage says it brokered more than 15 one word .coms since January 1.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/33-domain-name-upgrades-acquisitions-in-2021) - [.ai Passed 1 Million Domains and Raised Prices in 2026The .ai domain passed one million registrations on January 20, 2026, up from about 587,000 a year earlier. The registry raised the two-year wholesale price from $140 to $160 on March 5. Bot.ai sold for $1.2 million, but AI.com sold for $70 million. Launch on .ai, and budget for the .com.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ai-domains-one-million-price-increase) - [Five Letter, One Syllable, One Word .Coms Used in BusinessMichael Law describes learning that Discount Tire owns tires.com and tire.com, and uses them for fast, misspelling-proof access. The post lists other five letter one word .coms owned by large companies, such as Guard.com and Force.com. It also notes Grit Brokerage sold Knife.com, Doors.com and Throb.com that year.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/five-letter-one-syllable-one-word-coms-used-in-business) - [One Word -ed (Past Tense) .COM Domains on the RiseGrit Brokerage explains that past tense one word .com domains ending in -ed are rising in price. They often cost less than singular word .coms. The post lists dozens in use, including Booked.com and Placed.com, and notes -ed sales in the mid five figures, including Versed.com, Installed.com and Unchained.com.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/one-word-ed-past-tense-com-domains-on-the-rise) - [Premium Domain Names Evolving Into An Asset ClassMichael Law argues premium domains are scarce, undervalued and still not a formal asset class. Appraisals can be off by orders of magnitude, and there is no Kelley Blue Book for domains. He cites education and liquidity as the two barriers and expects prices to keep rising.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/premium-domain-names-evolving-into-an-asset-class) - [Why Premium .COM Domains are Still the Best Bet in 2023Grit Brokerage argues that premium one word .COMs remain the best choice for growing businesses and funded startups. Recent sales include NFTs.com for $15,000,000 and Connect.com for $10,000,000. These domains are memorable, brandable, versatile, in limited supply and signal authority and trust.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/why-premium-com-domains-are-still-the-best-bet-in-2023) ## Buying or selling a domain? Call, text or email. Responsiveness is our trademark, and a broker answers, not a form robot. [Talk to a broker](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact) [Call (442) 500-GRIT](tel:+1-442-500-4748)