Domain Name Blog

How would you like to own and run a multi-functional web-site without knowing a thing about coding and design? Soon it will be possible.

The idea behind .TEL domain name is to create a single publishing hub for different channels of communication, providing a new kind of contacts directory service. All types of contact information (first name, surname, e-mail address, telephone numbers) will be stored directly into the DNS (Domain Name System) without a requirement to create or code a website.

You will be able to publish and update all the contact information you want to share, your favourite web links, keywords and even news and annotations directly on the internet under your own domain name. As an individual you will be better “wired-up” with your family and friends. As a business you will be closer to your clients and employers. To those who say that .TEL is all about fun, I will say: hey, and how about lead generation? Or maybe a mobile strategy out of the box? As the .tel uses the DNS to store information and deliver it in a device-independent way, not only is it great for businesses for lead generation, but it gives them an instant mobile presence as well.

.TEL domain name is a new communications philosophy bringing the web experience to a new level. Some are worried that the new domain name’s concept is too strange for “normal” people to comprehend, but then, some two decades ago there were people who were totally confident that the internet was a stupid idea too. Here we are!

The official Sunrise period start date is December 3rd, 2008 when Telnic will start accepting applications from trademark holders. Landrush domain registration, open to everyone at premium prices, will open on February 3rd, 2009 and the “go-Live” period will commence on March 24 2009. TEL domain registrations will be available only through ICANN accredited registrars. The first to be officially announced as a registrar allowed to process .TEL registrations is EuroDNS. According to the company, it will soon start accepting pre-registrations for the Landrush period. That’s why you are advised to check EuroDNS homepage regularly. It is important to note that Landrush registrations will be accepted on first-come first-served basis because .TEL is not associated with any particular country.

Telnic Limited was founded in 2000 and is a Registry operator and Sponsoring organization based in the UK. The first years of operation has been spent developing the concept and collaborating with strategic partners. A successful application with ICANN in 2006 signposts the green light for .TEL domain names.