1&1 Internet Inc., (oneandone.com) a Web-hosting and domain-name registration company, today announced the availability of the .us domain as part ...

1&1 Internet Inc., (oneandone.com) a Web-hosting and domain-name registration company, today announced the availability of the .us domain as part of its offering for the first time. As part of a special introductory offer, running during July and August, customers will be able to register .us domains for $2.99/year.

"We continue to see an overwhelming response to our service here in the US," said Andreas Gauger, CEO of 1&1 Internet. "Our ability to offer the .us domain, at a price far lower than what others charge, provides customers with a new option when considering and creating their Web presence. The low-cost availability of the .us domain is just one example of the value we provide our customers." "Between the flexibility and affordability of the packages we offer," continued Gauger, "and the novelty of the newly available .us domain, we anticipate this special summer offer will bring even more users into the growing 1&1 fold."

The .us domain can be used with 1&1's hosting products, which start at $4.99 per month. In addition, as part of the current promotion, existing .us domains can be transferred to 1&1 for the $2.99 annual registration fee.