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Tell the world how to find you with .Tel domains!

The .Tel is an innovative gTLD domain name that allows businesses and individuals alike to store and manage all their contact information and keywords directly in the DNS without the need to build, host or manage a website. This stands in contrast to the typical use of the DNS for other TLDs, in which the DNS only provides a mapping between domain names and IP addresses.



.Tel Launch Information:
  • Landrush - general public at a premium price. Please click here for all details concerning .Tel reserved names.
  • Go Live - everyone
  • You can participate in the real-time global directory by immediately Signing-Up today! Login your account and register your own unique .Tel domains with OnlineNIC!

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    See why you need .Tel domains - Top 10 Reasons to Buy Your .tel Domain

    .Tel for Businesses

  •  Create and control your communications hub
  •  Join the first Internet phone book
  •  Increase search engine exposure through multi-lingual keywords
  •  Enjoy an effective mobile presence
  • Live Examples for Businesses:
    SmallCo.telLargeCo.tel

    .Tel for Individuals

  •   Manage all ways people can possibly contact you
  •   Secure your private data and allow it to be seen only by people you authorize
  •   Take you to your favorite links, blogs, social networks, gaming sites and even show your location
  • Live Examples for Individuals:
    Emma.tel |  Henri.tel

    .Tel Domain Registration Guide:
    Note: All successfully registered .Tel Sunrise and Landrush domains will have their registration date set to 23 March 2009. This means that a domain name that was successfully reserved during the Sunrise period will expire on 23 March 2012, rather than the original date of 1 March 2012. Similarly, a domain name that was successfully reserved during the Landrush period will have a renewal date of 23 March 2012, based on a minimum initial 3-year term.

    .TEL Sunrise:closed on 2 February 2009. Some results are available on the .Tel Sunrise Whois.

    Key Point

    Description

    Timing

    3 Dec 2008 15:00 GMT - 2 Feb 2009 23:59 GMT

    Eligibility

    Owners and licensees of trademarks registered with national effect may apply. Trademarks must have been applied for prior to 30 May 2008 and registered prior to the date the Sunrise application is submitted. Applications may be based on both word and figurative (device) marks that consist exclusively or predominantly of words.

    Selection Method

    The selection method is first-come, first-served. The Validation Agent will review applications for conformity with the Sunrise Policy.

    Reconsideration

    If an application is rejected, the applicant has 10 days to file an appeal. If an application is accepted, third parties have 10 days to file a challenge.

    Validation

    All Sunrise applications will be validated by Deloitte.

    Term

    Sunrise registrations are with minimum 3 years.

    Sunrise Policy

    Registrations during Sunrise are subject to the standard registration conditions contained in Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and the Sunrise Policy provided below.

    .TEL Landrush: only USD $349 (non-refundable) incl. 3 years registration.

    Key Point

    Description

    Timing

    3 Feb 2009 15:00 GMT - 23 Mar 2009 23:59 GMT

    Eligibility

    Open to everyone. Any domain that is not registered during Sunrise will be eligible for Landrush registration at a premium price.

    Minimum Term

    Landrush registrations are with minimum 3 years.

    Selection Method

    The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved.

    Landrush Policy

    Registrations during Landrush are subject to the standard registration conditions contained in the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) provided below.

    .TEL Go Live:

    Key Point

    Description

    Timing

    24 March 2009 15:00 GMT

    Eligibility

    Open to everyone

    Minimum Term

    General Availability registrations will carry a one-year minimum term.

    Selection Method

    The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved.

    General Availability Policy

    Registrations during General Availability are subject to the standard registration conditions contained in the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

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    .Tel Policies:
    .tel Sunrise Policy
    .tel Sunrise Guide
    .tel Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
    .tel FAQ

    For more details, please go to http://telnic.org

     

    If you have any inquiries about .Tel domains, please feel free to contact us at sales@onlinenic.com.