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. For more information, watch .tel for businesses and .tel for individuals.

Companies can store 5 different types of information under their .tel domain:
1. Contact Info (Telephone, Mobile, Email, VOIP, Fax...)
2. Content Links (Corporate websites, portals, blogs, links to partners, affiliates or subsidiaries...)
3. Navigation Links (Country, City, Branch, Department, Brands...)
4. Geolocation (Maps to HQ Address, Local Addresses...)
5. Indexable Text (An intro or status message at the top and Keywords at the bottom, both of which are indexed by leading search engines)
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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. Watch Video.

The .tel enables:
1. Click to communicate contact information
2. Update anytime from your phone or any browser in minutes
3. Creation of dynamic profiles that you can switch on the go
4. Powerful privacy settings that let you choose who sees what information
5. Multi-lingual keywords indexed by leading search engines
6. Multi-location setup with contact information and keywords at every level Watch Video.

The .tel enables you to protect your private data, allowing it to be seen only by people you authorize. For more information, please see How do I protect my Private Data.

If you customers do not know your .tel domain name they can search for you on Telpages, the .tel global business directory or leading search engines such as Google and MSN. Watch Video.

Your customers can enter Your Company's .tel domain into any web browser on any internet enabled device including mobile. Wherever possible, .tel enables all your contact information, maps and weblinks to become clickable so your customers can communicate with you instantly. The .tel can also be used for interactive communication, such as voting mechanisms driven by premium numbers and SMS/text messages. For example, viewers could access my-idol.tel from their mobile telephone and vote for their favorite contestant. Watch Video.

ICANN, the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers, is the international organization responsible for the oversight of the coordination of the Domain Name System and Top Level Domains (.com, .net, .org, .biz, etc.). More information is available at ICANN.org.

ICANN has delegated to Telnic Limited, the .tel Sponsoring Organization, the responsibility for developing, implementing and policing certain policies related to the .tel Top Level Domain and its community.

.tel domain names are subject to the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), which establishes a procedure for resolving many trademark disputes relating to domain names. More information on the (UDRP) is available.

After buying your company's .tel, you will configure it using a simple online interface on the website of the registrar from whom you buy your .tel. You will not need to build a website or hire a new webmaster. Configuring a .tel is very easy and allows you to input your data, set your contact preference and create navigation (for multiple locations or departments). Your company can update its contact information anytime an as often as it wishes by simply logging into an online interface and changing its contact data. Watch Video.

Integrating the .tel into your existing website can be achieved either by providing a link to your .tel from your 'Contact Us' page, or by using the .tel Website Integration Tool to customize your 'Contact Us' page with .tel technology, making your data much more dynamic while maintaining your company's look and feel. Details and instructions. Watch Video.

Please consult the Acceptable Use Policy for details on how .tel domains should be used.

To request access the .tel zone file, complete and sign the .tel Zone File Access Agreement form. You need to return the form to Telnic Limited via post, fax or email zone-file-access-requests@registry.nic.tel.

Yes. You are allowed to run a commercial directory-style service under your .tel domain under the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP); the restrictions are that you are not allowed to sub-delegate the management of that contact information to a third party.

No. Once you have taken full ownership of your .tel domain you are able to resell the domain whenever you like.

You can access the WHOIS now.

Telnic does not provide refunds for .tel domains in Landrush. Please check whether your registrar has a refund policy.

The link, username and password for accessing your .tel control panel have been sent to you by your .tel provider when you purchased your .tel. If you cannot find the link, please contact your .tel provider.