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The Next Internet Power Move: Companies Have Until August 2026 to Secure Their Own Domain Names
LONDON, March 10, 2026--Companies have a limited window between April and August 2026 to secure their own brand name at the top level of the internet, according to global ICANN-accredited domain registrar, Com Laude.
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