I just got a notice of price increase on .ai domains from namecheap.
Did something like this happen in the .com era too?
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On March 5, 2026, the domains registry for .AI will initiate universal price increases. These changes will affect the 2-year minimum renewal, reactivation, registration, and transfer costs.
Check new prices on all domains affected below:
Domain
.ai
Registration
Original price
$79.98
Registration
New price
$92.98
Renewal
Original price
$92.98
Renewal
New price
$114.98
Transfer
Original price
$89.98
Transfer
New price
$99.98
While prices are displayed per year, all .AI domain registrations and renewals are for a minimum 2-year period. Transferring .AI domains adds a 2-year renewal period to any remaining registration time.
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Price increase on .AI domains by NameCheap · HackerTrans
Did something like this happen in the .com era too?
``` On March 5, 2026, the domains registry for .AI will initiate universal price increases. These changes will affect the 2-year minimum renewal, reactivation, registration, and transfer costs. Check new prices on all domains affected below:
Domain .ai Registration Original price $79.98 Registration New price $92.98 Renewal Original price $92.98 Renewal New price $114.98 Transfer Original price $89.98 Transfer New price $99.98 While prices are displayed per year, all .AI domain registrations and renewals are for a minimum 2-year period. Transferring .AI domains adds a 2-year renewal period to any remaining registration time. ```