The tel is a service that allows individuals and businesses 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.

The value of a .tel domain lies with the ability to host personal (or corporate) contact information directly in the DNS, which can then be universally accessible. 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.

The dot tel (.tel) enables you to protect your private data, allowing it to be seen only by people you authorize.

dot Tel Domain Names News headlines

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Domainmonster.com Announce Support for Innovative .tel Domain November 4, 2008
Mesh Digital today announce their accreditation for the innovative new dot tel (.tel) domain name. Orders for all periods are now being taken at Domainmonster.com. dot tel (.tel) uses innovative technology to enable businesses and individuals to publish and manage their contact information in real time directly in the domain name system.

Khashayar Mahdavi, CEO of the Telnic Registry commented, "We’re delighted to have Domainmonster.com on board right at the beginning, with the launch of the sunrise period on 3rd December,08". He continued, "The potential impact of .tel on Internet-based communication and directory services, coupled with Domainmonster.com’s proven track record at new TLD launches, is a perfect combination to make this a successful partnership."

As the largest retail ICANN accredited Registrar in the UK, Domainmonster.com has an industry leading success story in recent TLD launches. The Dotasia registry (.asia) recently reported Domainmonster.com as their 2nd Largest Registrar globally, during their launch in April 2008.

Matt Mansell, Managing Director of Mesh Digital commented further. "We’re gearing up for what we hope will be our most successful domain name launch yet. During the recent .asia and .me launches we achieved a success rate of more than 9 out of 10 orders during the opening minutes of these new TLD’s. That proven track record is even more critical for the .tel launch, where they are operating on a first-come-first-served basis during all 3 launch stages. During a launch, there is always a crazy dash to secure the very best domain names and consumers need a brand they can trust. It’s been well publicised this year by both the registries that have launched, and user forums, that we’ve been the brand to beat."

Domainmonster.com customers can pre-order for each stage of the .tel launch right now at Domainmonster.com. Customers will not be charged unless their domains are secured, providing speculators with a win-win opportunity! Domainmonster.com are taking only one pre-order per domain.

Telnic developer site LIVE! October 15, 2008
The Telnic developer site is live! Go to http://dev.telnic.org. Download apps, source code, etc... forums, wiki, and more.The ...

.tel and social graphs September 29, 2008
Social graphs are one of the latest developments in the web social space. I've been asked by a number of people already how the ...

Telnic Dev website September 26, 2008
We're putting the final touches on the dev website. All the source code for our mobile apps will be there, including ...

DEMO Conference September 9, 2008
We are at the DEMO conference in San Diego. We presented on monday and it went really really well, great coverage and even more ...

iPhone again August 28, 2008
Speaking of the previous post on my iPhone work, the source will of course be available. I'll publish it on Telnic's developer ...

iPhone app August 28, 2008
Okay, continuing to eat our own dog food, I embarked upon the development of my first iPhone app, and also the first iPhone app ...

Open Web Foundation July 25, 2008
Something called the Open Web Foundation just launched.I really like the concept: creating a home for community-driven ...

OpenID July 25, 2008
I don't know about your experiences, but I've been having a lot of trouble using OpenID on different sites.I was just on the ...

Last stretch before ICANN June 20, 2008
Well that was a long week of final touches on our website before ICANN (and that's why I didn't update the blog). It will be ...

Unveiling the .tel June 13, 2008
We're getting ready to go "live" in a sense with the .tel, which will be unveiled at the ICANN conference in Paris on the week ...

Paris, France - Sunday, 22 June 2008. June 2, 2008
Telnic Limited, the Registry for the new top level domain .tel, today announced launch details and pricing to the industry at ...

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Sure there have been new domains popping up over the years. Dot biz, dot info, dot this and dot that. I would suggest that those new domains hardly made a splash or even a ripple on the pond known as the internet. An identifier yes, but nothing revolutionary in the least. You could make an argument that the internet has become rather stale when it comes to new and exciting uses of the technology.

Now fast forward to dot tel. The year 2009 was the introduction of the new dot tel domain. Now we can start talking about an exciting use of the internet! To fully appreciate what dot tel domains mean from a business perspective, you need to read the articles and view the videos. It's a bit difficult to grasp at first what kind of impact a dot tel domain could potentially have on your business.

If after viewing the resources here you are convinced like I am, then you need to make a plan and register a domain now. Registration is taking place now. You will be locked into a bigger price tag and a minimum three years ownership, but at least you will get the dot tel domain name of your choosing. Simply don't wait until General Availability when the dot tel domains are widely available and very affordable. That is the point you can expect to see the cyber squatters grabbing the best names. Act now before that occurs!

As of February 2009, here are the important dates to consider:

• Landrush is the open to everyone. Registration is happening now until March 23, 2009. Any domain that is not registered during Sunrise will be eligible for Landrush registration at a premium price. The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved. Landrush opens at 15:00 GMT on February 3, 2009 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 23 March 2009. Applications will only be accepted through ICANN accredited registrars. The cost is $375 US that includes a minimum three-year registration of the name.
  
• General Availability opens at 15:00 GMT on March 24, 2009. Pre-registration is happening now until March 24, 2009. The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved. General Availability registrations will carry a one-year minimum term. Applications will only be accepted through ICANN accredited registrars. These cost $19.99 US which includes a one-year registration of the name.