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The .phone TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for individuals, businesses, and organizations connected to telecommunications, mobile services, voice communication, and digital phone solutions. It was introduced to provide a clear, memorable namespace for phone-related websites and services.
Open for registration by anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements
The .phone extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Dish DBS Corporation. .phone was introduced in 2016. There are currently 3 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 33.3%.
Registration pricing for .phone is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .phone domain was applied for by Dish DBS Corporation under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It faced a Community Objection from the United States Telecom Association and an early warning from the Governmental Advisory Committee due to concerns about monopolizing a generic term. Despite this, the domain was delegated on December 15, 2016, and is now managed by Dish DBS Corporation with technical operations handled by Tucows.
The .phone TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .phone TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
3
33.3%
If .phone doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .phone |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 3 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 33.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Dish DBS Corporation |
| Introduced | 2016-12-15 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no residency or eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .phone domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .phone TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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