.TEL Domain General FAQ TELNIC FAQ - When can I register a .TEL domain?
- Sunrise: Sunrise is reserved for the rightful owners or licensees of trademarks and began on December 3, 2008. Sunrise applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Land rush: Land rush is open to everyone and will begin on February 3, 2009. Land rush applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Availability: General Availability is open to everyone and will begin on March 24, 2009. General Availability applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- What is .tel?
- 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.
- Why is .tel different than other Top Level Domains (TLDs)?
- 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.
- What are the advantages of storing data directly in the DNS?
- 1. No website necessary: The contact information stored in the DNS is readily available and efficiently delivered to any device without the need for a website or a webmaster.
2. Speed: The Domain Name System is optimized for speed. Because it is DNS-based, a .tel lookup takes just a fraction of a second, and is much quicker than loading a typical web page.
3. Real-Time: Whenever you update your data in the DNS, the change goes live immediately.
4. Improved control: Traditionally, search engines are forced to "read" entire web pages and guess the keywords. The .tel uses the data you supply to the DNS to tell search engines exactly where the keywords are, thereby improving your control over your search results.
5. Optimized for mobile devices: The traffic generated by a .tel lookup is so small that it remains inexpensive for consumers. The data is also presented in such a simple way that the .tel easily integrates into address books and allows for advanced navigation on all mobile devices.
6. Scalable: The DNS is a fully scalable and decentralized system that already handles billions of queries each day. It is perfectly suited to become the most reliable global directory of contact information and keywords.
7. Global: The DNS is ubiquitous. Everything on the internet uses the DNS all the time and all information stored within the DNS is globally accessible from any device connected to the internet.
8. Encryptable: Data stored in the DNS may be encrypted so that only authorized users may access it, ensuring total privacy.
- How long will my .tel domain be registered for?
- Typically, you are allowed to register .tel domain names for up to 10 years.
- Why should I buy "yourcompany.tel?"
- 1) The .tel enables you to create a fully interactive and live communications hub to take control over how and where
customers communicate with you. Using YourCompany.tel, you can publish all your means of communication, for example: phone, mobile, fax, premium numbers, VoIP and IM handles and email addresses. You can also store web links, geo-location data and keywords describing your business.
2) YourCompany.tel offers you an entry into the first global directory, allowing you to own and control all your contact information and update it in real-time whenever you wish. By contrast to existing directory services that are highly fragmented and very expensive, the .tel provides worldwide coverage, full control and real-time updating for only a fraction of the cost.
3) YourCompany.tel allows you to easily route customers to the department or location of their choice using a quick and intuitive navigation structure based on innovative DNS technology.
4) YourCompany.tel increases your businesss discoverability online by allowing you to publish multi-lingual keywords for each department and
location. These keywords are indexed by leading search engines, which improves your online visibility.
5) YourCompany.tel makes your business or brand instantly accessible from any device connected to the internet. Your customers simply type in
YourCompany.tel into a browser, select a method of contact and click to initiate communication.
6) YourCompany.tel is optimized for mobile devices since it uses small and fast DNS lookups rather than pulling traditional website and html content. It therefore enables you to be quickly and easily found on all mobile devices.
7) YourCompany.tel may be easily updated in real time from any device connected to the internet through a user-friendly interface.
8) A business could use their .tel to easily set up, integrate and manage time-sensitive tasks such as SMS voting for a favorite TV reality show
(i.e. American Idol) with one-click functionality. Viewers could use the choices under the .tel to vote for their favorite celebrity.
9) A business could also use the .tel for services that are based on generic names: hotels.tel, plumber.tel, insurance.tel, locksmith.tel, etc. Each .tel domain could easily have multiple sub-domains for navigation to local providers or specialists.
10) A business could use the .tel to offer storefront services and collect micro-payments for downloads, products or services. For example: a celebrity fan club site can provide news, chats, or downloadable mobile content such as MP3s or ringtones.
Source: www.telnic.org
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