.phone Domain
.phone is a gTLD delegated in 2016 and managed by Dish DBS Corporation, with Afilias as technical operator. It remains closed to public registration, unlike its sister extension .mobile, open since November 2025.
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About the .PHONE domain
What is the .PHONE domain?
Dish DBS, a leading US satellite television and subscription services provider, originally applied for up to 13 new gTLD extensions with ICANN. It's interesting to compare .phone with its sister extension .mobile: while the latter officially opened for public registration on November 17, 2025, as an unrestricted extension after remaining inactive for several years, .phone has not followed the same path and remains closed to general registration at this time, with no concrete opening plans made public.
.phone remains closed to public registration at this time. Dish DBS manages several extensions under different models: while its .mobile domain opened to the public on November 17, 2025 with no restrictions, .phone has not followed the same path and remains unavailable to the general public. Contact our team to confirm the current status before planning any project.
Uses of .PHONE
Who is the .PHONE domain for?
These are the most common situations where .PHONE is the ideal extension.
Phone and communications businesses (future)
The most obvious thematic use, subject to a possible future opening.
Not available to the general public
No individual or external company can currently register a .phone domain.
.PHONE vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PHONE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .phone This page | Closed, no announced opening plans | Not currently available | Not available |
| .mobile | Same registry (Dish DBS), open since November 2025 | None since November 2025 | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .PHONE domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .PHONE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .PHONE domain
Can I register a .phone domain?
No, this extension remains closed to public registration at this time.
Why is its sister extension .mobile open?
Dish DBS decided to open .mobile with no restrictions in November 2025, but has not followed the same path with .phone.
Who manages the .phone domain?
Dish DBS Corporation, based in Englewood, Colorado, with Afilias as technical operator. It was delegated to the root zone on December 15, 2016.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
The .mobile extension, already open, or a generic extension like .com. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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