.tel Domain: Global Contact Directory TLD

Registered domains Updated 10 Jun 2026 · Source: Telnames stats 2026

12,000

Domains

#371

Worldwide rank

0.00%

Of TLD census

425M

Census universe

.tel holds 12,000 registered domain names. That makes it the 371st largest TLD by domain count and 0.00% of the global TLD census of 424,986,374 domains we track. By any reasonable measure that is a niche TLD.

Either side of .tel on the league table: .solar sits one place above with 12,100 domains, and .express sits one place below with 11,786.

Counts are the most recent public figure available from the registry or from ntldstats.com, refreshed weekly. Citation policy.

About .tel

.tel is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) that functions as a global contact directory. It is intended for individuals and businesses to publish communication information directly in the DNS. The domain is operated by Telnames Ltd., a company based in London, United Kingdom. Registration is open to the general public through ICANN accredited registrars, with no specific eligibility restrictions beyond standard registration requirements. The domain uses the Internet’s DNS infrastructure to store and resolve contact data, enabling users to share phone numbers, email addresses, and social media links without needing a traditional website. Telnames Ltd. took over the domain's management in 2017, following an initial delegation in 2007.

Eligibility & restrictions

No specific eligibility restrictions beyond standard ICANN accredited registrar requirements. Open to individuals and businesses globally.

Technical record Source: IANA

ASCII TLD: .tel
Display TLD: .tel
Type: Sponsored TLD
Sponsor: Telnames Ltd.

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