A .TEL domain is mainly used to store contact information like your name, phone numbers, email and web addresses and any other business details that you would like to share with your customers and business associates all over the world.

According to the inventors of this TLD, the .TEL domain is like a phone book on the Internet that helps you reach out to a worldwide audience.

For example, if your business has many web sites with different phone, fax and email addresses, you can use a .tel domain to display all of this information in one place. Since a .TEL domain is stored in the DNS, details and changes to your content can be uploaded instantly, at any time.

Unlike other TLDs like .com, .net and .org, the .TEL domain does not require a standard website. It is a designed specifically for access by mobile devices. When a mobile user accesses your contact information via his mobile, your telephone numbers will appear as hot links that can be instantly dialed on selection. Links are also provided for your business web sites making them easily accessible to mobile users.

The .TEL domain has been in existence for a few years but only businesses and registered organizations could apply for one. Since March 2009, they have become publicly available. This could mean more people applying for one.

If a .TEL domain suits your business needs, this might be the right time to get yourself one that matches your business name.  You might have to hurry before it gets taken by someone else.