.TEL Domain Registration — What You Get
The ..tel extension is a generic top-level domain operated by Telnames Ltd., delegated under ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD programme. Registration is open: no licence, no category test, first completed order wins. The registry’s published restriction note: A contact directory housing all types of contact information directly in the Domain Name System..
Names run 2 to 63 characters with letters, digits and inner hyphens, terms run 1 to 10 years, and DNSSEC is supported at the registry. The registry prices some short or common words as premium; those quotes appear before payment, never after.
Who Can Register a .tel Domain Name
Anyone can register a ..tel name unless the registry states otherwise; the published note for this extension reads: “A contact directory housing all types of contact information directly in the Domain Name System.”. Where no rule applies, the first completed order wins.
Accuracy is the enforced part: registrant data must be correct and reachable, because expiries and transfers are confirmed by email.
What a .tel Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .tel is direct: internet communication services. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — an open label under ICANN rules — the meaning is the name.
Names that read naturally: plainworks.tel, openname.tel, openname.tel, everyday.tel or yourbrand.tel.
.TEL Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
A .{t} term runs 1 to 10 years and renews in the same blocks at the renewal price (₹{ren} a year for this extension), not at a first-year rate. WebJi lists .tel at ₹1,411 a year for registration and ₹1,728 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
| TLD | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .tel | ₹1,411 | ₹1,728 | other names | Register |
| .com | ₹1,380 | ₹1,480 | Global default, brand names | Register |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Indian identity | Register |
| .co.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian corporate second level | Register |
WebJi billing prices, read on 4 November 2026 — the renewal column is what the second and later years cost, before 18% GST.
.TEL Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
A ..tel term runs 1 to 10 years and renews in the same blocks at the renewal price (₹1,728 a year for this extension), not at a first-year rate. Renewal reminders go to the registrant email, so auto-renew is the safe setting.
A transfer needs the authorisation code the losing registrar must provide, adds a year on completion, and respects the 60-day post-change lock. The expiry path is the gTLD standard: grace, redemption at a fee, then release.
.tel vs .com and .in for an Indian Business
No extension outranks another by itself. The honest comparison: .com at ₹1,380/year is the default, .in at ₹1,000/year is the Indian address, and ..tel at ₹1,411/year is the pick when the buyer wants an open label under ICANN rules — the meaning is the name.
How to Register a .tel Domain with WebJi
Registration is one order: search the name in the box on this page, pick a term, pay in INR, and the registry entry is created with the contacts you supply.
- Search your name — the box above checks it live against the registry.
- Enter registrant details exactly as they should appear in WHOIS, and apply privacy where the registry permits it.
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years and pay in INR; the GST invoice is issued at once.
- Point the nameservers at your host and allow a few hours for DNS propagation.
- Turn on auto-renew so renewal never depends on an unread email.
Why WebJi for .TEL Domain Registration
- Selling domains since 2005, with the same team handling registry rules and renewals today.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English at support@webji.services, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- INR pricing with a GST invoice on every order, payable by UPI, card or net-banking.
- Free migration of an existing site or DNS, subject to terms and approval. Our registered office is in Jaipur; there is no walk-in branch elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a .tel domain cost in India?
WebJi lists .tel at ₹1,411 a year for registration and ₹1,728 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
Who can register a .tel domain?
Anyone, anywhere: a company, a shop, a freelancer or a student, with no documents and no local presence. Names run 2 to 63 characters, and the first completed order wins.
Does .tel include WHOIS privacy?
WHOIS privacy is available on this extension where the registry permits it, hiding personal contacts behind a proxy. We confirm it applies to your order before payment.
How do I transfer a .tel domain to WebJi®?
Unlock the name at your current registrar, take its authorisation code, start the transfer and approve the email sent to the registrant address. A completed transfer adds one year.
Why does the .tel renewal cost more than the first year?
The first year is often discounted while renewal is charged at the normal rate — here that is ₹1,411 registration against ₹1,728 renewal, both before 18% GST.
What is .tel used for?
The registry positions it as: internet communication services. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is an open label under ICANN rules — the meaning is the name.