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There are plenty of reasons you would want to consider getting a tel domain name. I will list those reasons in a moment, but first you must understand the scope of tel domains. IMPORTANT: As of March 24, 2009 you can buy tel domains for less than $20. As of now, tel domains are in General Availability. That means it is wide open now! You can start shopping for tel domains now! I have a list of the top rated and cheapest priced tel domain registrars here!

Think gloabally. Think future. A few things are certain in our future. One is greater internet access. Two is more internet enabled devices. Three is the wider use of cel phones. I could list social networking as another certainty in the future. At least let's say a greater social networking base. All of these types of certainties make the tel domains relevant now, but even moreso in the near future. Remember those staggering long distance phone bills? Talk about being so yesterday! The internet is a beautiful thing and VOIP is cheap isn't it?

But let's get into the tel domains faq! I highly recommend that you first watch this video. Words can describe the power of the tel domains, but you have to see with your own eyes. The video shows you clearly just how amazing tel domains are. Trust me. Watch it!

[click to watch an introduction to tel domain names video]

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General Tel Domains FAQs and Information

Faq #1 - What can I store in my .tel domain name?
Faq #2 - How can I protect my private data in my tel domain name?
Faq #3 - How can my friends contact me using my tel domain name?
Faq #4 - How can I merge my current address books into my tel domain?
Faq #5 - How can I get a tel domain name?
Faq #6 - How do I configure my tel domain?

FAQ #1

What can I store in my .tel domain name?

The real question here is, what can't you store in your tel domain name? As you can see from the picture below, there is an amazing amount of uses for the tel domain. tel domains

It's 2008 currently, but imagine what types of communication will be available in 2009 and beyond! I think the tel will put people into instant communications with others. It's hard to grasp technology and what the future holds, but we all know the world is simply becoming more and more connected to the internet. The future says that trend will not decrease, but only increase. To me this reality is signed, sealed and delivered. It's going to happen. It's not going to change.

Below is a summary of what you can store in your tel domain name. I recommend watching the telnic.org video. Just click on the link below to watch it.

Summary of Tel Domain Storing and Useage Possibilities:

Contact Info - Mobile, Landline, VoIP, Instant Messaging

Content Links - Websites, Blogs, Social Networks

Identities - Gaming Platforms, Social Networks

Geolocation - Maps for Work, Home, Favorite Restaurant

Indexable Text - General Information, Keywords

[click to watch video about uses for your tel domain name]

FAQ #2

How can I protect my private data in my tel domain name?

This actually may be the most important faq to a you. Privacy!

I was considering listing this as the first question. Obviously one of the nasty aspects of technology and internet is privacy breaches and spam. If tel domain names are specifically used to store a persons private info, then how can you protect it? I mean essentially you could be posting up your "little black book" to the entire world. But let's not panic. People seem to be very okay with posting a lot of personal information on facebook type sites, so perhaps I'm acting "old school" about privacy. Be assured though, that tel developers have considered security their #1 priority. Let's break down the security measures.

Tel has implemented a friending process. How this works?

Friend sends you a request You choose to accept their request

At this point, the new friend would view your information. But of course you have full control over what a friend can view. During your tel domain setup, you will decide which information will be public and which will be private.

What's even better is that there is an Advanced Privacy setting. Here you can choose specific information that people see. You can have settings for what information the public sees, what your employer sees, what your spouse sees, etc. It's very cusomizable in fact. I encourage you to watch the short video which will clearly illustrate how simple these changes are to make. It's simply radio buttons that you click which change privacy settings.

[click to watch video about privacy and security protection]

FAQ #3

How can my friends contact me using my tel domain name?

To utilize your tel domain name, all it takes is a friend with a web browser or an internet enabled device. If they can type your tel domain, then they can contact you easily. In fact, forget about adding all that extra rubbish like http://www. All your friend does is type yourname.tel and boom, they are viewing your information!

Here is where it gets really good. If you have listed your skype contact information, then a friend simply clicks your skype link and their application opens, and they are immediately in contact with you. This applies to whatever information you made accessible in your tel domain name. Msn Messenger for example same thing. They just click on your Msn Messenger link and their application opens and you are communicating. Brilliant! There is more to this. I recommend watching the video below so you can see this in action.

Additionally, a friend can search for you using keywords on any search engine or on TelPages which is an directory of all the tel domain names. I find this very interesting and very futuristic. Why the heck would I want to use my regular old landline telephone once tel arrives? Anyways, watch the video!

[click to watch video about friends using your tel domain]

FAQ #4

How can I merge my current address books into my tel domain?

Cross compatibility is obviously an important aspect of tel domains future success. Regarding address books, free plug-ins are available that will merge your tel domain and the address book in the chosen application. The address books in Microsoft Outlook, Blackberry devices and Microsoft mobile devices are currently fully integrated with your tel domain. Of course this integration requires a free plugin. Expect most or all devices or applications to have a plug-in that will allow for amazing tel integration with regards to address books.

Because this is a slightly more technical faq, I recommend that you now view the video. It can show you better than I can explain with words. You need to see how a plugin will allow for simple merging of information.

[click to watch video - address books and tel merging]

FAQ #5

How can I get a tel domain name?

Pre-booking has begun! I repeat, pre-booking has begun!

Most of the registrars that exist as of today will be able to register a tel domain for you. Once you find a suitable registrar, it's a simple 4 step process.

Check availability
Select term (maximum of ten years)
Enter personal information (needed by registrar)
Enter payment information

Also, please remember these important dates for tel domain name registration!

Sunrise is reserved for the rightful owners or licensees of trademarks and will begin on December 3, 2008. Sunrise applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Sunrise comes at a price of $399 US. Sunrise opens at 15:00 GMT on 3 December 2008 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 2 February 2009. Applications will only be accepted from ICANN accredited registrars.The premium price includes a three-year registration of the tel domain name.
Landrush is the open to everyone. Any domain that is not registered during Sunrise will be eligible for Landrush registration at a premium price. The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved. 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. The cost is $375 US that includes a minimum three-year registration of the name.
General Availability opens at 15:00 GMT on 24 March 2009. The selection method is first-come, first-served. There is no validation involved. General Availability registrations will carry a one-year minimum term. Applications will only be accepted through ICANN accredited registrars. These cost $19.99 US which includes a one-year registration of the name.

Watch the video below for information about registering a tel domain name.

[click to watch video about how to register a tel domain]

FAQ #6

How do I configure my tel domain?

You will be impressed with just how easy it is to configure your tel.

Step 1: Input your data

You can go wild in this area if you so choose or you can keep it very basic and include simply landline phone numbers. The process of adding or removing data is simply done using drop down menus and radio buttons. It looks like a very basic form like you see often on websites.

Step 2: Set priority

Simply, this means moving and shifting your information. In other words, if you prefer to be emailed, then just move your email link to the top of the list! This certainly doesn't require a degree in rocket science.

Step 3: Set privacy

Choose whether your information will be shared with everyone or just with friends. Again, very simply just a click of a radio style button that we are all familiar with.

Step 4: Create profiles

Here is another example of the flexibility of tel domains. When you create profiles, you can have settings for when you are at home, at work, travelling or busy as examples. You would then have certain infomation available in your tel domain according to what you choose. For example, then you set to busy, you could just have your email available on your tel domain. Make sense?

Step 5: Update anytime

All you have to do is log into your registrar and change your contact data! Click save and boom, your changes instantly take effect.

[click to watch video about configuring your tel domain]