Sponsored TLD
.tel
Telephone
Type
Sponsored TLD
Introduced
2007
Registry Operator
Telnic Ltd.
Registration
Open registration, available to anyone worldwide
About .tel
A unique TLD designed to store and publish contact information directly in DNS, allowing people and businesses to share phone numbers, addresses, and social profiles via a simple domain lookup.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a .tel domain cost?
- A .tel domain costs $20.49 per year to register at MyDomains.tech, and renews at $20.49 per year. Transferring an existing .tel domain to us costs $18.49 and adds a year to your registration.
- Who can register a .tel domain?
- .tel is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.
- Who operates the .tel registry?
- .tel is operated by Telnic Ltd., and was introduced in 2007. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.
- Does a .tel domain include WHOIS privacy?
- Yes. Every .tel domain registered with MyDomains.tech includes free WHOIS privacy where the registry permits it, replacing your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record.