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.tel

Register Your .tel Domain Name Worldwide

Secure your brand with a memorable .tel domain name Worldwide. Ideal for tel software, saas platforms, and developer projects — backed by free DNS management, fast global Anycast resolution, and transparent USD pricing.

Registration
$13.49 / yr
Renewal
$13.49 / yr
Transfer In
$13.40
DNS Management
Free Included

Why Register a .tel Domain Worldwide?

Everything you need to know about the .tel namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.

The .tel domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for tel software, SaaS platforms, and developer projects. Whether you are launching a new startup Worldwide, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .tel domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .tel domain Worldwide for $13.49 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at $13.49. Every .tel registration includes full DNS record management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV), instant domain forwarding, registrar lock protection against unauthorized transfers, and seamless one-click connection to HostCry Shared, WordPress, or KVM VPS hosting.

From an SEO perspective, Google and major search engines treat .tel domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users Worldwide immediately recognize the relevance of a .tel address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .tel availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using Visa, Mastercard, Amex, International Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.tel Quick Facts (USD)

  • Extension .tel
  • TLD Classification gTLD (AI & Tech)
  • Registration Price $13.49 / yr
  • Renewal Price $13.49 / yr
  • Transfer Price $13.40
  • Minimum Term 1 Year
  • Free Anycast DNS Included

Who Should Register a .tel Domain?

Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .tel domains Worldwide.

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.tel to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for tel software, SaaS platforms, and developer projects.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

Already own the .com? Register the matching .tel extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.

Targeted Marketing & Product Launches

Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .tel domain with higher ad click-through rates.

Custom Professional Business Email

Pair your .tel domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.

.tel Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .tel domains.

Extension Type
gTLD (.tel)
Registration Period
1 – 10 Years
Domain Name Length
2 – 63 Characters
Free DNS Management
Included (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT)
WHOIS Privacy Protection
Supported / GDPR Redacted
Domain Theft Lock
Registrar Lock Included Free
DNSSEC & HTTPS Policy
DNSSEC Supported
IDN (International Characters)
Supported (Punycode / IDN)

.tel Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (USD)

Lock in your .tel domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.

Term Length Total Cost (USD) Effective / Year
1 Year
Standard 1-year initial registration
$13.49 $13.49/yr
2 Years
1st year registration + 1 year renewal
$26.98 $13.49/yr
3 Years
Recommended for startups & growing brands
$40.47 $13.49/yr
5 Years
5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability
$67.45 $13.49/yr
10 Years
Maximum 10-year registration period
$134.90 $13.49/yr

Compare .tel vs Popular & Peer Extensions

Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in USD.

Extension Category Register Renew
.tel Viewing AI & Tech $13.49 / yr $13.49 / yr
.com Popular $12.63 / yr $16.24 / yr
.net Popular $16.61 / yr $16.61 / yr
.org Popular $13.35 / yr $16.24 / yr
.io AI & Tech $129.96 / yr $129.96 / yr
.app AI & Tech $23.47 / yr $23.47 / yr
.mobi AI & Tech $12.99 / yr $17.69 / yr
.ai AI & Tech $104.33 / yr $108.30 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .tel Domains

Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .tel domain Worldwide.

You can register a .tel domain Worldwide with HostCry for $13.49 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is $13.49 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .tel domain to HostCry costs $13.40 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in USD.
The .tel domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by tel software, SaaS platforms, and developer projects. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .tel domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.
Most .tel domain registrations are open to businesses, organizations, and individuals worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis with no local company incorporation required. Your domain name can be between 2 and 63 characters using letters, numbers, and hyphens.
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