How is a .tel web address different?

.tel Web Address

Accredited Registrar for .tel Web Address

How an existing web address works

Current Top Level Domains (TLD's) all work in a similar way

When you enter a web address it queries the domain name system (DNS)
The DNS replies with an IP address
Your browser uses the IP address to locate a website

.tel uses the DNS in a completely different way

.tel maps domain names directly to information and keywords stored in the DNS system, utilising DNS as a data store.

When you input a .tel web address it queries the DNS into a browser
Rather than returning an IP address it returns contact information and keywords
You can then click these contact details for immediate connection

What are the benefits of this?

Speed - Because it's DNS based, a .tel lookup takes a fraction of the loading time of a typical web address
Real Time - Whenever you update your data it goes live immediately
No website Required - No hosting charges
Optimised for mobile devices - Integrating into address books
Global - Everything on the internet uses the DNS. Connection anywhere, anytime
Private Data - Is encrypted within the DNS ensuring you have full control over access

*exc. ICANN fee of 20 cents per domain name year & based on maximum bulk discounts. **based on maximum bulk discounts. †subject to registry imposed fees.
Telephone orders charged small premium. Please refer to domains price list.