[calculin]

Hello,

The who is working?

[Ms Domainer]

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I didn't get three of my .tels, but I was just notified that two of my names were successful, so my card was billed.

However, my account still shows "pending" on the successful order, and the Whois says unavailable.

Once the Whois resolves, I'll reveal them.

Unfortunately, my application for the most monetizing domains failed, which isn't surprising.

ONE MORE THING:

Just because your card has been charged, don't assume that registration has been successful--that is, until you can verify check WHOIS.

I think that we can expect some glitches.

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[calculin]

Whois says unavailable

I hope I Register directory.tel

I cant see it

[Keith]

Originally Posted by plaggypig

keithmt I could be wrong but seem to remember numeric-only .tel's were not allowed.

You must be right. Dynadot must have had a glitch earlier and
fixed it now. Looks like any random NNN is not available. For a
second I was ready to get out my credit card

[steveteva]

I think it's cheaper to have a domain name like geonametel.com (add tel before dot com)

[.h2o.]

777.tel would make a killer casino name

[calculin]

The are too many people buying .tel
There too many domains, register, Spanish words a lot

[Ms Domainer]

Originally Posted by steveteva

I think it's cheaper to have a domain name like geonametel.com (add tel before dot com)

I regged two of those types of .com in the domains I didn't get.

Maybe the winner will want them.


????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/561820-the-official-tel-discussion-thread.html

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[Jawed]

At the moment, dot tel has a very limited use. This extension is not meant for conventional websites. That is why I think it is not for domainers who plan to resell or monetize them. Investment in any field without proper homework is always risky. There is a possibility that in distant future some new devices find any better use of this extension, as has been promised and predicted for .mobi. Is it wise to invest in dot tel? Yes for those who want to take a long-term position (i.e. 10-15 years) and are willing to pay renewal fees for their .tel portfolio every year. For impatient people who plan to sell their .tels in 3-5 years time, this extension is simply waste of money.

[Ms Domainer]

Originally Posted by chader144

Wow that was harsh. Please keep it to names and registrars. Picked up Maid and advisor from Dynadot. I will list some that I think are helpful in the phone book. Available: Artist TrashRemoval Featured InsuranceAgent Teacher CPA Subscribers Access Maintenance Writer [NOW TAKEN] Research prefer Ministry Experts Guru Professor Diplomat Professional LandScaper Roofer Handyman Carpenter ParaLegal ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820 Bookies Butler Taken: Beer Attorney Lawyer Dentist Accountant Pizza STM Hotel (of course) Construction RealEstate auction dental operator connect find locate Mug Service Advisor Brokers

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I regged writer.tel. I did not pre-book it because I had already pre-booked five names.

However, my three super premiums "failed," so decided to just reg it, and that will be it for me. Two are still "pending" (although my card has been charged and order confirmed); Once the dust settles and Whois is available, I'll participate in this thread.

I already have writer.me, so I can use the .tel to work with this.

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[tata668]

2/6 of my pre-order worked, and I'm quite happy cause they are related:

nightlife
nightclubs

I think they are perfect for a "yellow pages" type of site.

There are a couple of geo I would have liked to get too, but that's life.

Ok, I'm done with .tel, no more for me!
It's still VERY unclear to me if this extension has some future.

[CDM]

I would advise against the registering of any hacks during landrush. I'm sure you can pre-order them for general availability and they will still be available, saving you hundreds.

I think in the case of .tel the hack is a bad investment, and especially at the price of landrush

[Ms Domainer]

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I mentioned in the other .tel thread that I hand regged writer.tel through Dynadot; I think I got it (got confirmation email, and it appears to be locked in my account).
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820

If the other two go my way, I'll have three, and that will be enough during landrush.

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Originally Posted by CDM

I would advise against the registering of any hacks during landrush. I'm sure you can pre-order them for general availability and they will still be available, saving you hundreds. I think in the case of .tel the hack is a bad investment, and especially at the price of landrush

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I totally agree here; there aren't that many one-worders anyway.

At these prices, I certainly wouldn't do a two-word hack.

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[saucey]

I might screw this quote up a little bit... But Warren Buffet said something to the effect of...

"Be FEARFUL when everyone is greedy, and be GREEDY when everyone is fearful."

This is very good advice for those who want to be filthy rich!

If you don't gamble....You will never win.

Most succesful people have had many failures to go along with their success', the point is... If they didn't gamble, they wouldn't have had their failures OR success's!!

[Ms Domainer]

Originally Posted by saucey

I might screw this quote up a little bit... But Warren Buffet said something to the effect of... ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820 Be FEARFUL when everyone is greedy, and be GREEDY when everyone is fearful. This is very good advice for those who want to be filthy rich! If you don't gamble....You will never win. Most succesful people have had many failures to go along with their success', the point is... If they didn't gamble, they wouldn't have had their failures OR success's!!

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Why, saucey, you're a breath of fresh air.

We telsters just might get

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[justinhayward]

Guys, just to close this one down, I was asked offline in email what the intepretation of the AUP was on directory services. This is our official position:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820

You are absolutely allowed under our AUP to run a commercial directory-style service under your .tel domain; the restrictions are that you are not allowed to sub-delegate the management of that contact information to a third party, nor are you allowed to sell on third- or lower-level sub-domains (which we call folders for ease) to third parties.

You are however allowed to list contact information for fees received or create some other way for customer to remunerate you for click-throughs to their own websites (clicks from .tel domains can be measured for example in Google Analytics by the customer) or via unique telephone numbers which might provide you with revenue before diverting them to the customer listed on your domain.

Thanks all,

Justin Hayward
Telnic
Justin.tel

[justinhayward]

Thank you telsters. That's a great name for you pioneers.

Just wanted to share a link that I really appreciated - The Sun in the UK is the voice of the people who don't understand the online world very much - look at how they've dealth with it.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle2202158.ece

Sometimes, as they say, "know your limits". Sometimes, simple is best.

Thanks for helping us have a great Landrush launch day,

Please keep me informed of your good and bad news stories - either way, I want to know.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820

Justin Hayward
Telnic
justin.tel

[mjnels]

a couple more questions:


are .tel domains magical?

will my .tel domain play frisbee with me by the lake?

[Ms Domainer]

Originally Posted by mjnels

a couple more questions: are .tel domains magical? will my .tel domain play frisbee with me by the lake?

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????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820

Perhaps the most important question:

Will they play nice with .coms, .nets, and .orgs?

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[saucey]

Originally Posted by justinhayward

Guys, just to close this one down, I was asked offline in email what the intepretation of the AUP was on directory services. This is our official position: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820 You are absolutely allowed under our AUP to run a commercial directory-style service under your .tel domain; the restrictions are that you are not allowed to sub-delegate the management of that contact information to a third party, nor are you allowed to sell on third- or lower-level sub-domains (which we call folders for ease) to third parties. You are however allowed to list contact information for fees received or create some other way for customer to remunerate you for click-throughs to their own websites (clicks from .tel domains can be measured for example in Google Analytics by the customer) or via unique telephone numbers which might provide you with revenue before diverting them to the customer listed on your domain. Thanks all, Justin Hayward Telnic Justin.tel

Awsome! Thanks for clearing that up Justin! Very helpful indeed!
BTW, Congratulations on the new launch, and best of luck!

Saucey.

[saucey]

Originally Posted by Ms Domainer

* Why, saucey, you're a breath of fresh air. We telsters just might get *

Lets hope so!

This was posted on the other .tel forum by Justin Hayward. Clears things up for me!

Guys, just to close this one down, I was asked offline in email what the intepretation of the AUP was on directory services. This is our official position:

You are absolutely allowed under our AUP to run a commercial directory-style service under your .tel domain; the restrictions are that you are not allowed to sub-delegate the management of that contact information to a third party, nor are you allowed to sell on third- or lower-level sub-domains (which we call folders for ease) to third parties.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820

You are however allowed to list contact information for fees received or create some other way for customer to remunerate you for click-throughs to their own websites (clicks from .tel domains can be measured for example in Google Analytics by the customer) or via unique telephone numbers which might provide you with revenue before diverting them to the customer listed on your domain.

Thanks all,

Justin Hayward
Telnic
Justin.tel

[steveteva]

Many of us here was not convinced with dot tel as possibilities was restricted. Now that you clarifiy some terms, I think I can see in .tel as valuable but with a different use than other tld's.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=561820

But fees for rush registery is a bit expensive ($100/y) for min of 3 years (over $300.00)

I own a geo dot pro website like yellow pages and I've spend lot time for marketing but result after a year is low because people are not used to .pro but .com

So I'm little bit skeptical for dot tel, for me I will register only because I want the name that own in a dot com, .net, .pro, .ws... as a domain collector.

Originally Posted by justinhayward

Guys, just to close this one down, I was asked offline in email what the intepretation of the AUP was on directory services. This is our official position: You are absolutely allowed under our AUP to run a commercial directory-style service under your .tel domain; the restrictions are that you are not allowed to sub-delegate the management of that contact information to a third party, nor are you allowed to sell on third- or lower-level sub-domains (which we call folders for ease) to third parties. You are however allowed to list contact information for fees received or create some other way for customer to remunerate you for click-throughs to their own websites (clicks from .tel domains can be measured for example in Google Analytics by the customer) or via unique telephone numbers which might provide you with revenue before diverting them to the customer listed on your domain. Thanks all, Justin Hayward Telnic Justin.tel

[gilescoley]

Hi all

I tried for one name and I checked my credit card and there is an "authorisation" for the $375 or whatever it was.

When will I find out if I got the name or not, or does it mean I didnt get it if I havent heard by now???

Thanks

[steveteva]

Here is a question that no one ask and I think it's important for some international domainers. Can owner modify the language of .tel text like : work, home, switchboard, website..) to other languages like french, spanish, german....?

Because if I register a spanish or french .tel I would like to be able to have contents in the language I suppose to target my customers.

Justin if you can answer to that question it would clarify it for INTL domainers. Thank You.

[FathomJH]

Check the whois for the .tel you attempted to purchase. Your registrar should send you a confirmation message if registration is successful. However, the whois should provide some validation for you as well. Progress times have been sporadic. I have heard instant registration up to a few hours; depends upon your registrar.