The chapter delves into VeriSign's management of domain name registries like dot com, exploring their pricing strategies and relationship with ICANN and the US government. The conversation analyzes the implications of potential antitrust issues, a deal involving VeriSign, commerce, and ICANN, and a contract amendment that grants VeriSign seemingly unlimited pricing power. It also discusses the importance of fostering competition in markets, using examples from different industries to emphasize the benefits of increased competition.
Why this group thinks Verisign shouldn’t be able to raise the price of .com domains. Last month, a consortium of advocacy groups asked the US government to take action against the .com contract with Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN). On today’s show, Matt Stoller, research director for American Economic Liberties Project and author of The BIG Newsletter, […]
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