Centralised contact information$12.99/year (renew $15.99)No restrictions

.tel domain — the extension for your contact information

.tel is a unique extension designed to directly host your contact information, social media and communication details without needing to build a traditional website.

From $12.99/year · Renewal $15.99/year · No hidden fees

2009 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$12.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .TEL domain

What is the .TEL domain?

The .tel is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Telnic Ltd. It was one of the first specialised gTLDs, delegated by ICANN in 2009. Its distinctive feature is that it doesn't require a traditional website — registration includes a built-in directory page that directly stores contact information: phone numbers, email, social media and address, with no additional hosting needed. .tel is the extension for professionals, businesses and anyone wanting to centralise their contact information in a simple URL. No restrictions. Registration $12.99/year, renewal $15.99/year.
Extension .TEL
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2009
Registry Telnic Ltd
Restrictions None
Registration $12.99/year
Renewal $15.99/year

Uses of .TEL

Who is the .TEL domain for?

These are the most common situations where .TEL is the ideal extension.

Digital business cards

Professionals wanting a simple URL that centralises all their contact details, like a digital business card.

Business contact directories

Companies wanting a centralised point of contact information for their different departments.

Personal brands and professional profiles

Freelancers and independent professionals looking for a contact presence without needing a full website.

Artists and public figures

Artists and public figures centralising their contact channels and social media in one place.

Customer service centres

Companies wanting direct, simplified access to their customer service channels.

Events and temporary projects

Events needing a centralised point of contact without the complexity of a traditional website.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .TEL domain

my.telcontact.telcall.telinfo.teloffice.telteam.teldirect.telglobal.tel

.TEL vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .TEL with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.tel This page Centralised contact information No restrictions $12.99/year
.me Personal brands in general None Contact us
.bio Biographies and personal links None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .TEL domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .TEL domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .TEL domain

Does .tel have different registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .tel has $12.99/year for the initial registration and $15.99/year for renewals — three dollars difference from the second year.

Do I need a hosting service to use my .tel domain?

Not necessarily. The unique feature of .tel is that the registry itself provides a built-in directory page to host your contact information, although you can also point it to traditional hosting if you prefer.

Are contact.tel or direct.tel good domains?

Yes. contact.tel directly communicates the domain's function. direct.tel for direct communication channels with customers. office.tel for centralised office contact points.

Is .tel suitable for replacing traditional business cards?

Yes. name.tel works as a digital business card — an easy-to-remember, shareable URL that centralises phone, email, social media and address without needing a full website.

Does .tel rank well in Google?

Google treats .tel like any gTLD. Given its particular use as a contact directory, its SEO relevance is usually secondary to its practical function of centralising information.

Can I transfer my .tel domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .tel domain is the extension for your contact information — managed by Telnic Ltd since 2009, one of the internet's first specialised gTLDs. Its distinctive feature is that it doesn't require a traditional website: registration includes a built-in directory to host phone numbers, email, social media and address directly. Registration costs $12.99/year and renewal $15.99/year. .tel is the extension for digital business cards, business directories and personal brands wanting to centralise their contact. contact.tel, direct.tel, office.tel — names that communicate the domain's function. No restrictions. Registering a .tel domain at miHosting costs $12.99/year with managed DNS and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your digital presence is always available.