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ACCEPTING SUNRISE APPLICATIONS NOW!!

The .tel allows individuals and businesses alike to store and manage all their contact information and keywords directly on the internet without the need to build, host or manage a website. Simple, fast and accessible from any device, .tel provides a new internet standard for you to take full control over how and where people reach you.

 

Apply for your .TEL today!

Read the rules and regulations regarding .tel sunrise applications below and then enter the .tel domain name you would like to apply* for.

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*Applications are not a guarantee of domain registration.

By submitting your .tel application, you authorize Name.com to charge you a $389.00 application fee, which includes the validation fee of $285.00 and a three year registration term as required by the Registry.

If your application is rejected by the .tel Registry, only your three year registration fee will be refunded. If your sunrise application is not reviewed by the Registry because they have accepted another application for the name you are applying for, you will be refunded your registration free, but not your validation fee. Please read the entire Terms and Conditions for Sunrise and Landrush applications before submitting.

WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY REFUNDS FOR .TEL APPLICATIONS.

The .tel allows:

  • Integration of any and all means of communication
    (i.e. Phone numbers, IM, VOIP, email, social media)

  • Real-time publishing of your contact information on the internet

  • Full ownership of your published data

  • Protection of your private data, only viewable by people you authorize

  • Simple structured navigation to easily reach the most relevant information

  • High speed global access optimized for mobile devices

  • Multi-language, search engine-friendly structured information and keywords

Launch Information

Sunrise - registrations reserved for trademark owners

    Key Point Description
    Timing Sunrise opens at 15:00 GMT on 3 December 2008 and closes 23:59 GMT on 2 February 2009. Applications will only be accepted from ICANN accredited registrars.
    Eligibility Owners and licensees of trademarks registered with national effect may apply. Trademarks must have been applied for prior to 30 May 2008 and registered prior to the date the Sunrise application is submitted. Applications may be based on both word and figurative (device) marks that consist exclusively or predominantly of words.
    Term Sunrise registrations will carry a three-year term.
    Selection method The selection method is first-come, first-served. The Validation Agent will review applications for conformity with the Sunrise Policy.
    Validation All Sunrise applications will be validated by Deloitte.
    Reconsideration If an application is rejected, the applicant will have 10 days to file an appeal. If an application is accepted, third parties will have 10 days to file a challenge.
    Sunrise Policy Registrations during Sunrise are subject to the standard registration conditions contained in Acceptable Use Policy (PDF) and the Sunrise Policy (PDF). For more information, download the Sunrise Guide (PDF).

Landrush - registrations open to all at a premium price

    Key Point Description
    Timing Landrush opens at 15:00 GMT on 3 February 2009 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 23 March 2009. Applications will only be accepted through ICANN accredited registrars.
    Eligibility Open to everyone. Any domain that is not registered during Sunrise will be eligible for Landrush registration at a premium price.
    Minimum Term Landrush registrations will carry a three-year minimum term.
    Selection Method The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved.
    Landrush Policy Registrations during Landrush are subject to the standard registration conditions contained in the Acceptable Use Policy (PDF).



General Availability - registrations open to all

    Key Point Description
    Timing General Availability opens at 15:00 GMT on 24 March 2009. Applications will only be accepted through ICANN accredited registrars.
    Eligibility Open to everyone
    Minimum Term General Availability registrations will carry a one-year minimum term.
    Selection Method The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved.
    General Availability Policy Registrations during General Availability are subject to the standard registration conditions contained in the Acceptable Use Policy (PDF).


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